Netherlands National Football Team heads into 2024 with a squad brimming with talent and experience. Led by the veteran coach Ronald Koeman and captained by the ever-reliable Virgil van Dijk, this article provides a comprehensive look at the Netherlands’ national team Euro 2024, detailing the full player list, coaching staff, and their home stadiums. We’ll also delve into their upcoming fixtures, giving you all the need-to-know information to follow the Oranje’s journey throughout 2024.
The Netherlands national football team has represented the Netherlands in international men’s football matches since 1905. The men’s national team is controlled by the Royal Dutch Football Association (KNVB), the governing body for football in the Netherlands, which is a part of UEFA, under the jurisdiction of FIFA. Most of the Netherlands home matches are played at the Johan Cruyff Arena, De Kuip, Philips Stadion, and De Grolsch Veste.
Netherlands National Football Team Players, Current squad
This is Netherlands team for FIFA World Cup 2026, Netherlands National Football Team Players for other Tournament like Euro 2024. Netherlands Squad for International Friendlies and World Cup qualifying.
| No. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Caps | Goals | Club | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bart Verbruggen | 18 August 2002 (age 21) | 5 | 0 | Brighton & Hove Albion | |
| 13 | Marco Bizot | 10 March 1991 (age 33) | 1 | 0 | Brest | |
| 23 | Mark Flekken | 13 June 1993 (age 30) | 7 | 0 | Brentford | |
| Defenders | ||||||
| 2 | Lutsharel Geertruida | 18 July 2000 (age 23) | 7 | 0 | Feyenoord | |
| 3 | Matthijs de Ligt | 12 August 1999 (age 24) | 44 | 2 | Bayern Munich | |
| 4 | Virgil van Dijk (captain) | 8 July 1991 (age 32) | 66 | 7 | Liverpool | |
| 5 | Nathan Aké | 18 February 1995 (age 29) | 44 | 5 | Manchester City | |
| 17 | Daley Blind | 9 March 1990 (age 34) | 106 | 3 | Girona | |
| 21 | Jeremie Frimpong | 10 December 2000 (age 23) | 2 | 0 | Bayer Leverkusen | |
| 22 | Denzel Dumfries | 18 April 1996 (age 28) | 52 | 6 | Internazionale | |
| Midfielders | ||||||
| 6 | Jerdy Schouten | 12 January 1997 (age 27) | 3 | 0 | PSV | |
| 7 | Xavi Simons | 21 April 2003 (age 21) | 13 | 0 | RB Leipzig | |
| 8 | Georginio Wijnaldum | 11 November 1990 (age 33) | 91 | 28 | Al-Ettifaq | |
| 12 | Quinten Timber | 17 June 2001 (age 22) | 1 | 0 | Feyenoord | |
| 14 | Tijjani Reijnders | 29 July 1998 (age 25) | 8 | 1 | Milan | |
| 15 | Marten de Roon | 29 March 1991 (age 33) | 42 | 1 | Atalanta | |
| 16 | Joey Veerman | 19 November 1998 (age 25) | 8 | 1 | PSV | |
| 19 | Mats Wieffer | 16 November 1999 (age 24) | 9 | 1 | Feyenoord | |
| 20 | Teun Koopmeiners | 28 February 1998 (age 26) | 21 | 2 | Atalanta | |
| Forwords | ||||||
| 9 | Wout Weghorst | 7 August 1992 (age 31) | 31 | 9 | TSG Hoffenheim | |
| 10 | Memphis Depay | 13 February 1994 (age 30) | 90 | 44 | Atlético Madrid | |
| 11 | Cody Gakpo | 7 May 1999 (age 24) | 23 | 9 | Liverpool | |
| 18 | Donyell Malen | 19 January 1999 (age 25) | 30 | 6 | Borussia Dortmund | |
Recent call-ups[edit]
The following players have also been called up for the team in the last twelve months.
| Player | Date of birth (age) | Caps | Goals | Club |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Olij | 1 August 1995 (age 28) | 0 | 0 | Sparta Rotterdam |
| Justin Bijlow | 22 January 1998 (age 26) | 8 | 0 | Feyenoord |
| Andries Noppert | 7 April 1994 (age 30) | 5 | 0 | Heerenveen |
| Jasper Cillessen | 22 April 1989 (age 35) | 65 | 0 | NEC |
| Quilindschy Hartman | 14 November 2001 (age 22) | 4 | 1 | Feyenoord |
| Stefan de Vrij | 5 February 1992 (age 32) | 62 | 3 | Internazionale |
| Micky van de Ven | 19 April 2001 (age 23) | 2 | 0 | Tottenham Hotspur |
| Jorrel Hato | 7 March 2006 (age 18) | 1 | 0 | Ajax |
| Jordan Teze | 30 September 1999 (age 24) | 4 | 0 | PSV |
| Ian Maatsen | 10 March 2002 (age 22) | 0 | 0 | Borussia Dortmund |
| Sven Botman | 12 January 2000 (age 24) | 0 | 0 | Newcastle United |
| Jurriën Timber | 17 June 2001 (age 22) | 15 | 0 | Arsenal |
| Tyrell Malacia | 17 August 1999 (age 24) | 9 | 0 | Manchester United |
| Kenny Tete | 9 October 1995 (age 28) | 14 | 0 | Fulham |
| Frenkie de Jong | 12 May 1997 (age 26) | 54 | 2 | Barcelona |
| Calvin Stengs | 18 December 1998 (age 25) | 8 | 3 | Feyenoord |
| Steven Berghuis | 19 December 1991 (age 32) | 46 | 2 | Ajax |
| Davy Klaassen | 21 February 1993 (age 31) | 41 | 10 | Internazionale |
| Brian Brobbey | 1 February 2002 (age 22) | 1 | 0 | Ajax |
| Joshua Zirkzee | 22 May 2001 (age 22) | 0 | 0 | Bologna |
| Thijs Dallinga | 3 August 2000 (age 23) | 1 | 0 | Toulouse |
| Steven Bergwijn | 8 October 1997 (age 26) | 32 | 8 | Ajax |
| Noa Lang | 17 June 1999 (age 24) | 10 | 2 | PSV |
Netherlands Squad for Euro 2024
The Netherlands Euro 2024 squad will be ready for a huge summer showdown in Germany, as Ronald Koeman prepares his charges for the tournament.
- GK: Marco Bizot (Brest)
- GK: Bart Verbruggen (Brighton)
- GK: Mark Flekken (Brentford)
- DF: Virgil van Dijk (Liverpool)
- DF: Stefan de Vrij (Inter Milan)
- DF: Quilindschy Hartman (Feyenoord)
- DF: Daley Blind (Girona)
- DF: Matthijs de Ligt (Bayern Munich)
- DF: Nathan Ake (Manchester City)
- DF: Denzel Dumfries (Inter Milan)
- DF: Lutsharel Geertruida (Feyenoord)
- DF: Jeremie Frimpong (Bayer Leverkusen)
- MF: Matts Wieffer (Feyenoord)
- MF: Gini Wijnaldum (Al-Ettifaq)
- MF: Xavi Simons (RB Leipzig on loan from PSG)
- MF: Quinten Timber (Feyenoord)
- MF: Tijjani Reijnders (AC Milan)
- MF: Marten de Roon (Atalanta)
- MF: Joey Veerman (PSV)
- MF: Jerdy Schouten (PSV)
- MF: Teun Koopmeiners (Atalanta)
- FW: Memphis Depay (Atletico Madrid)
- FW: Brian Brobbey (Ajax)
- FW: Wout Weghorst (Hoffenheim on loan from Burnley)
- FW: Donyell Malen (Borussia Dortmund)
- FW: Cody Gakpo (Liverpool)
Support staff
Who is Captain of Netherlands National Football Team?
Netherlands National Football Team Led by captain Virgil van Dijk.
What is Netherlands’s nickname for their national football team?
The Netherlands National Football Team has a few nicknames. They are most commonly called Oranje, after the House of Orange-Nassau, reflected in their orange jerseys. Other nicknames include The Flying Dutchmen and Clockwork Orange.
How many World Cups has Netherlands won?
They were sometimes regarded as the greatest national team of the respective generations, and are often regarded as the best team that has never won the FIFA World Cup.
Who is the head coach of the Netherlands national football team?
The current head coach of the Netherlands National Football Team is Ronald Koeman.
Netherlands National Football Team Home Ground
Johan Cruijff ArenA is the largest stadium in the Netherlands, and is the home base of AFC Ajax football club, the Dutch national football team, events and concerts.
Netherlands National Football Team Next Fixtures 2024
The Netherlands National Football Team has the following 10 fixtures remaining in 2024:
- Thursday, June 6th: Netherlands vs Canada (Rotterdam, International Friendly)
- Monday, June 10th: Netherlands vs Iceland (Rotterdam, International Friendly)
- Sunday, June 16th: Poland vs Netherlands (Hamburg, Euro 2024 Group Stage)
- Friday, June 21st: Netherlands vs France (Leipzig, Euro 2024 Group Stage)
- Tuesday, June 25th: Netherlands vs Austria (Berlin, Euro 2024 Group Stage)
- Saturday, September 7th: Netherlands vs (to be determined), UEFA Nations League
- Tuesday, September 10th: Netherlands vs (to be determined), UEFA Nations League
- Friday, October 11th: Netherlands vs Hungary, UEFA Nations League
- Monday, October 14th: Netherlands vs Germany, UEFA Nations League
- Saturday, November 16th: Netherlands vs (to be determined), UEFA Nations League
- Note: The opponent for fixtures 6, 8, and 10 have not been determined yet.
Netherlands National Football Team History
The Netherlands national football team, affectionately nicknamed “Oranje” (Orange) after the royal house of Oranje-Nassau, boasts a rich history filled with both heartbreak and brilliance. While they haven’t secured the ultimate prize – the FIFA World Cup trophy – they’ve consistently been a force to be reckoned with, captivating fans with their innovative style and unearthing legendary players. Let’s delve into the captivating story of Dutch football, from its early beginnings to its modern-day endeavors.
Early Days and Olympic Success (1905-1969)
The Dutch national team’s journey began in 1905 with a thrilling 4-1 victory against Belgium. The early years saw them focus on the Olympic Games, a prominent football tournament at the time. This period yielded three consecutive bronze medals in 1908, 1912, and 1920, showcasing their early potential.
The Rise of “Total Football” and the “Clockwork Orange” (1970s)
The 1970s marked a golden era for Dutch football. Under the visionary leadership of coach Rinus Michels, the Netherlands pioneered a revolutionary playing style dubbed “Total Football.” This revolutionary tactic blurred positional lines, with every player expected to attack and defend seamlessly. This dynamic approach captivated audiences worldwide, earning them the nickname “Clockwork Orange” due to their seemingly machine-like precision.
This era saw the emergence of iconic players like Johan Cruyff, a gifted attacker whose influence transcended the pitch. Cruyff’s dazzling footwork, vision, and leadership spearheaded the Dutch team to the 1974 World Cup final, where they faced West Germany. Despite their beautiful play, the Dutch fell short, losing 2-1.
Two years later, they reached another World Cup final, this time against Argentina, but were denied again (1-3). Though these near misses were agonizing, the Netherlands had cemented their reputation as one of the most exciting teams in football history.
European Glory and a World Cup Final Heartbreak (1980s-2000s)
The 1980s saw a shift in focus towards the European Championships. In 1988, under coach Leo Beenhakker, the Oranje finally secured a major international trophy. Led by the likes of Ruud Gullit, Marco van Basten, and Frank Rijkaard, they produced a masterclass, defeating the Soviet Union 2-0 in the final. This victory solidified their place among the footballing elite.
The 1990s witnessed another World Cup final appearance in 1998, but once again, they were edged out by Brazil in a penalty shootout. The Oranje continued to be a force in the Euros, reaching the semifinals in 1992, 2000, and 2004.
Recent Years and the Search for Continued Success (2010s-Present)
The 21st century saw a new generation of Dutch talents emerge. Arjen Robben, Wesley Sneijder, and Robin van Persie spearheaded a team that reached the 2010 World Cup final, only to be defeated by Spain. Despite this near miss, the Dutch national team remains a force to be reckoned with, recently finishing third in the 2014 World Cup and reaching the Nations League finals in 2019.
A Legacy of Innovation and Influence
While the Netherlands may lack the ultimate World Cup trophy, their impact on the sport is undeniable. “Total Football” continues to influence coaches and players worldwide. Iconic Dutch players like Cruyff and Johan Neeskens have become legends, inspiring generations of footballers.
Key Players and Managers
- Players: Johan Cruyff, Marco van Basten, Ruud Gullit, Dennis Bergkamp, Arjen Robben, Virgil van Dijk
- Managers: Rinus Michels, Leo Beenhakker, Louis van Gaal
Rivalry with Neighbours
The Netherlands has a long-standing rivalry with neighboring countries, particularly Belgium and Germany. These matches are often fiercely contested and filled with historical significance.
The Future of Dutch Football
The Netherlands continues to produce top-tier footballing talent. With young stars like Frenkie de Jong and Matthijs de Ligt coming through the ranks, the Oranje looks poised to continue its fight for major international glory in the years to come.
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