Alright, let’s talk about something that got me all excited a while back – the Netherlands national team roster for the 2010 World Cup. Man, what a trip down memory lane!
So, I started by digging up anything I could find online about that legendary team. I wanted to make a comprehensive list, you know, with all the details. I was looking at their names, jersey numbers, positions on the field, dates of birth, and even their clubs at that time.
I began compiling this info into a simple document. First, I listed all the players. I remember seeing big names like Stekelenburg, the goalkeeper, who was playing for Ajax Amsterdam back then. His birthday is on September 22, 1982.
- Stekelenburg, Maarten – Goalkeeper, born on 1982-09-22, playing for Ajax Amsterdam.
- And then there was Vorm…
I was also curious about their performance stats. I dug into their goals, assists, and all that good stuff. I found some interesting records from various sources. I created a separate section for these stats. I remember it was a lot of numbers, but it really showed how each player contributed to the team.
Then, I stumbled upon some cool stories about the team. Like, did you know that the team was welcomed back to Amsterdam by like 700,000 fans? That’s insane! And the captain, van Bronckhorst, and coach Bert van Marwijk were even made Knights in the Order of Orange-Nassau. How cool is that?
I added a section for these interesting tidbits. I included a bit about Jan Jongbloed, a legendary Dutch goalkeeper who played in the 1974 and 1978 World Cups. He sadly passed away in August 2023, I remember reading about it at that time.
I also found out that the final roster was announced on a Thursday, and some players like Orlando Engelaar and Vurnon Anita didn’t make the cut. Imagine being one of those guys! I put this information in a section about the roster selection process.
Challenges
It wasn’t all smooth sailing, though. Some information was hard to find, and some sources contradicted each other. I had to cross-reference a lot to make sure everything was accurate. I remember spending hours just verifying one player’s details.
The Final Product
In the end, I had this detailed document about the Netherlands 2010 World Cup roster. It was a mix of stats, player profiles, and some cool stories. It was a lot of work, but I was pretty proud of it. I shared it with some friends who are also big soccer fans, and they loved it.
It was a fun project, and it really took me back to those exciting World Cup days. I learned a lot about the team and the players, and it was a great way to combine my love for soccer and my habit of documenting things.
