1986 December
Ajax First-Team Debut
Makes his Ajax first-team debut after progressing through the club's youth system.
Football player and manager history
Dennis Bergkamp
Explore 10 football history records associated with Dennis Bergkamp, arranged by year, month, day and event. Entries may concern different clubs or national teams during the person’s career.
Historical events
1992 May 13th
UEFA Cup Victory
Helps Ajax win the UEFA Cup against Torino on away goals after the two-legged final.
1993
Transfer to Inter Milan
Leaves Ajax to join Inter Milan in Serie A.
1995
Transfer to Arsenal
Joins Arsenal and begins an eleven-season spell that establishes him as one of the club's leading players.
1997 August 27th
Leicester City Hat-Trick
Scores a celebrated hat-trick in Arsenal's 3-3 Premier League draw at Leicester City.
1998
International Caps
Controls a long pass and scores a late winner against Argentina in the 1998 World Cup quarter-final.
1998
Player of the Year
Bergkamp is recognised as the season’s outstanding footballer for his extraordinary technique and creativity as Arsenal complete a domestic double.
1998
Premier League Championship
Dennis Bergkamp wins the 1997/98 Premier League championship with Arsenal and delivers creative passing and decisive attacking moments in a season of individual acclaim.
2004
Premier League Championship
Dennis Bergkamp wins the 2003/04 Premier League championship with Arsenal and uses his vision and close control to connect midfield with the title-winning attack.
2006 July 22nd
Emirates Stadium Testimonial
Features in the testimonial that serves as the first match staged at Emirates Stadium.