Rafael van der Vaart
Born: February 11, 1983 (age 42)
Height: 5' 8.5" (175cm)
Hometown: Heemskerk, Netherlands
Nationality: 
Dutch
DutchPosition: Midfielder
Team: Hamburger SV (no. 23)
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| Career History | ||
|---|---|---|
| Senior | 2010-2012 | Tottenham Hotspur |
| 2012- | Hamburger SV | |
Sports Mole has 385 articles about Rafael van der Vaart. Articles 1 to 40:
Preview: Ajax vs. Union SG - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's Europa League clash between Ajax and Union SG, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
64 days ago
Mathys Tel's Tottenham shirt number, buy option revealed as Spurs confirm signing of Bayern Munich attacker
Tottenham Hotspur confirm the loan signing of Bayern Munich's Mathys Tel with an option to buy for around £45.9m in the summer.
79 days ago
Tottenham vs. Liverpool: Kane or Suarez? Alonso or Modric? Bale, Mane or Son? Who makes our combined XI from the Premier League era?
Ahead of Sunday's Premier League clash between Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur, Sports Mole selects its strongest combined XI from both clubs during the Premier League era.
123 days ago
Zlatan Ibrahimovic's top 10 goals of all time 12 years on from England bicycle kick
Sports Mole counts down the 10 best goals of Zlatan Ibrahimovic's distinguished career to commemorate his bicycle kick against England.
160 days ago
Euro 2024: Netherlands legend blasts "s***" England after semi-final defeat
Former Netherlands midfielder Rafael van der Baart labels England a "s*** team" after the Three Lions overcame Oranje 2-1 in the semi-finals of Euro 2024.
286 days ago
Euro 2024: Netherlands star admits his side may have 'overestimated themselves'
Netherlands centre-back Virgil van Dijk admits that his side may have 'overestimated themselves' heading into Euro 2024.
298 days ago
Premier League predictions gameweek 24: Palace's Leo Wyndham vs. Sports Mole
Sports Mole takes on Leo Wyndham of the band Palace for a Premier League predictions challenge in gameweek 24 of the 2023-24 season.
1 year ago
Tottenham Hotspur 'set to make formal approach for Arne Slot'
Tottenham Hotspur are set to make a formal approach for Feyenoord head coach Arne Slot over the managerial vacancy in North London.
2 years ago
Scott Parker insists Jose Mourinho still has "charisma" from Chelsea days
Fulham manager Scott Parker worked under now Spurs boss Jose Mourinho at Stamford Bridge more than 15 years ago.
4 years ago
Friday's Transfer Talk Update: Ciro Immobile, Paul Pogba
Sports Mole rounds up the latest confirmed transfer news and speculation from across the footballing world.
5 years ago
Rafael van der Vaart warns Steven Berghuis against Everton move
Former Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Rafael van der Vaart warns Feyenoord's Steven Berghuis against joining Everton and risking being replaced by a "clumsy Englishman".
5 years ago
Tuesday's papers: Gareth Bale, Jan Vertonghen, James Milner
Could Gareth Bale still be unhappy at Real Madrid and will Jan Vertonghen leave north London for Serie A?
5 years ago
Rafael van der Vaart: 'Tottenham Hotspur should sign Hakim Ziyech'
Rafael van der Vaart claims that Tottenham Hotspur should prioritise the signing of Ajax playmaker Hakim Ziyech next summer.
5 years ago
Former Spurs midfielder Rafael van der Vaart wins darts match at BDO event
Former Tottenham Hotspur and Real Madrid midfielder Rafael van der Vaart wins his first-round match at the BDO-sanctioned Denmark Open.
6 years ago
Rafael van der Vaart set for darts debut
Former Holland midfielder hung up his boots in November is now focusing on a new sports career.
6 years ago
Harry Redknapp blasts Gary Neville comments
Former Tottenham Hotspur boss Harry Redknapp brands Gary Neville's recent comments on Spurs "an absolute disgrace".
6 years ago
Preview: Arsenal vs. Tottenham Hotspur
Sports Mole previews the North London derby between Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League.
7 years ago
Rafael van der Vaart: 'Harry Kane would not be able to turn down Real Madrid'
Former Tottenham Hotspur and Real Madrid midfielder Rafael van der Vaart believes that Harry Kane would find it difficult to turn down a possible move to the Bernabeu.
8 years ago
Mauricio Pochettino: 'Dele Alli was fantastic against Chelsea'
Tottenham Hotspur manager Mauricio Pochettino praises the "fantastic" performance of Dele Alli during his side's 2-0 win over league leaders Chelsea.
8 years ago
Rafael van der Vaart: 'I turned down Barcelona at 16'
Experienced Dutch midfielder Rafael van der Vaart reveals that he had the chance to join Barcelona at the age of 16 while he was at Ajax.
8 years ago
Jaap Stam: 'Rafael van der Vaart phoned Reading'
Reading manager Jaap Stam says that Real Betis midfielder Rafael van der Vaart "phoned" the Championship outfit this summer offering his services.
9 years ago
Report: Reading to swoop for Netherlands international Rafael van der Vaart
Championship side Reading are exploring a move for former Real Madrid and Tottenham Hotspur star Rafael van der Vaart, according to reports.
9 years ago
Preview: Liverpool vs. Tottenham Hotspur
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Premier League clash between Liverpool and title-chasing Tottenham Hotspur at Anfield.
9 years ago
Agent: 'Brazilian clubs want Rafael van der Vaart'
Real Betis midfielder Rafael van der Vaart is wanted by two Brazilian clubs, according to the experienced Dutchman's agent Marcos Leite.
9 years ago
Rafael van der Vaart transfer details leaked
The Football Leaks website publishes a copy of Rafael van der Vaart's 2010 transfer document from Real Madrid to Tottenham Hotspur.
9 years ago
Early Ruben Castro strike earns Real Betis win
Ruben Castro scores inside the opening five minutes to hand Real Betis a 1-0 win over Levante in La Liga.
9 years ago
Team News: Fernando Torres leads Atletico Madrid line at Real Betis
Fernando Torres is given the nod to start Atletico Madrid's La Liga meeting with Real Betis at Estadio Benito Villamarin.
9 years ago
Rafael van der Vaart: 'I never thought Gareth Bale would play for Real Madrid'
Rafael van der Vaart admits that he was left surprised by Gareth Bale's move to Real Madrid as he does not play at the same level as Cristiano Ronaldo or Lionel Messi.
9 years ago
Ruben Castro strike enough for Real Betis win over Malaga
Real Betis secure a narrow away win over Malaga in their La Liga clash at the Estadio La Rosaleda as a second-half strike from Ruben Castro seals the three points.
9 years ago
Rafael van der Vaart: 'Son Heung-min will be a success at Tottenham Hotspur'
Former Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Rafael van der Vaart believes that Son Heung-min has everything to become a success at the Premier League club.
10 years ago
Report: Porto forward Adrian Lopez to join Real Betis on loan
Porto forward Adrian Lopez will return to La Liga with Real Betis on loan, according to reports in Portugal.
10 years ago
Preview: Real Madrid vs. Real Betis
Sports Mole previews the La Liga match between Real Madrid and Real Betis at the Bernabeu.
10 years ago
Preview: Bayern Munich vs. Hamburger SV
Sports Mole looks ahead to opening 2015-16 Bundesliga clash between champions Bayern Munich and Hamburger SV at the Allianz Arena.
10 years ago
Top six free signings in La Liga
Sports Mole picks out what we believe to be the top six free signings in La Liga this summer.
10 years ago
Rafael van der Vaart: 'I'll play Xavi role for Real Betis'
Dutch midfielder Rafael van der Vaart reveals that his role with Real Betis this season will involve being given "a lot of freedom".
10 years ago
Rafael van der Vaart: 'I regret leaving Tottenham Hotspur'
Rafael van der Vaart admits his regret at leaving Tottenham Hotspur in 2012.
10 years ago
Rafael van der Vaart: 'Real Betis move a dream'
Rafael van der Vaart declares his move to Real Betis as a "dream" after leaving Hamburger SV.
10 years ago
Rafael van der Vaart completes Real Betis switch
Free agent Rafael van der Vaart, formerly of Hamburger SV, joins newly-promoted La Liga side Real Betis.
10 years ago
Real Betis confirm interest in Rafael van der Vaart
Real Betis president Juan Carlos Ollero confirms that the club are closing in on the signing of Rafael van der Vaart.
10 years ago
Report: Real Betis, Malaga in for Rafael van der Vaart
A report claims that Real Betis and Malaga will go head-to-head for the signature of Netherlands international Rafael van der Vaart this summer.
10 years ago
