Ajax First-Team Debut
Makes his Ajax first-team debut after progressing through the club's academy.
Role range: 2002-2007
Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03
Wesley Sneijder Biography and Timeline
Follow Wesley Sneijder through 9 dated historical records for Netherlands.
Wesley Sneijder, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
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2002–2010Years on this page
2002
2005
Dutch Cup Final Playmaking Role
Wesley Sneijder emerges as Ajax's primary midfield passer, producing long-range shooting and precise set pieces during his final full seasons at the club.
2007
Transfer to Real Madrid
Joins Real Madrid from Ajax and wins the Spanish league in his first season.
Role range: 2007-2009
2009
Transfer to Inter Milan
Joins Inter Milan and becomes the creative centre of the team that wins the 2010 treble.
Role range: 2009-2013
2010
Barcelona Semi-Final Goal
Scores Inter's equaliser in a 3-1 first-leg victory over defending champions Barcelona.
Champions League Winner
Wesley Sneijder created Inter's opening goal with a pass to Diego Milito in the 2010 UEFA Champions League final, helping Inter Milan win the competition.
Two Goals Against Brazil
Scores twice as the Netherlands eliminate Brazil in the quarter-finals.
World Cup Final
Starts for the Netherlands in the World Cup final against Spain after scoring five goals during the tournament.
Role range: 2003-2018
International Caps
Scores the winning goal against Brazil in the 2010 World Cup quarter-final as the Netherlands reach the semi-finals.
Records, sources and methodology
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