Dennis Bergkamp

Quick Facts

Full Name	Dennis Bergkamp
Occupation	Soccer Player
Date Of Birth	May 10, 1969(1969-05-10)
Age	55
Birthplace	Amsterdam
Country	Netherlands
Birth City	North Holland
Horoscope	Taurus

Dennis Bergkamp Biography

Dennis Bergkamp is one of the most popular and richest Soccer Player who was born on May 10, 1969 in Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands. Former Dutch striker who played for Ajax, Internazionale and Arsenal between 1986 and 2006, when he was made the assistant manager of Former Dutch striker for Ajax, Internazionale and Arsenal from 1986 to 2006, who became assistant manager for Frank de Boer with Ajax in 2011. at Ajax in 2011.

He played with He played alongside Edgar Davids on Ajax from 1991 to 1993. on Ajax from 1991 until 1993.

Bergkamp was brought up through Ajax’s youth system, joining the club at age

11. Manager Johan Cruyff gave him his professional debut on 14 December 1986 against Roda JC; the match ended in a 2–0 victory for Ajax. Bergkamp scored his first senior goal for the club against HFC Haarlem on 22 February 1987 in a match Ajax won 6–0. He went on to make 23 appearances in the 1986–87 season, including a European debut against Malmö FF in the 1986–87 European Cup Winners’ Cup, earning him praise. Ajax won the competition, beating Lokomotive Leipzig 1–0 as Bergkamp made an appearance as a substitute.

The son of an electrician, Bergkamp was born in Amsterdam and played as an amateur in the lower leagues. He was spotted by Ajax at age 11 and made his professional debut in 1986. Prolific form led to an international call-up with the Netherlands a year later, attracting the attention of several European clubs. Bergkamp signed for Italian club Inter Milan in 1993, where he had two underwhelming seasons. After joining Arsenal in 1995, he rejuvenated his career, helping the club to win three Premier League titles, four FA Cup trophies, and reach the 2006 UEFA Champions League Final, which marked his last appearance as a player.

He had four children together with his wife Henrita Ruizendaal. She was married in 1993.

Dennis Bergkamp Net Worth

Dennis Bergkamp is one of the richest Soccer Player from Netherlands. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Dennis Bergkamp 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He began his professional career with Ajax in 1981.

He played during 1998’s 1998 FIFA World Cup, representing the Netherlands.

Dennis Nicolaas Maria Bergkamp (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈdɛnəs ˈbɛrxkɑmp] ( listen ) ; born 10 May 1969) is a Dutch former professional footballer, who until 21 December 2017 was the assistant manager at Ajax. Originally a wide midfielder, Bergkamp was moved to main striker and then to second striker, where he remained throughout his playing career. Nicknamed the “Non-Flying Dutchman” by Arsenal supporters due to his fear of flying, Bergkamp is widely regarded as one of the greatest players of his generation.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is Dennis Bergkamp Dating?

According to our records, Dennis Bergkamp married to Henrita Ruizendaal. As of December 1, 2023, Dennis Bergkamp’s is not dating anyone.

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Bergkamp has received several accolades during his playing career. He twice finished in third place for the 1993 and 1996 FIFA World Player of the Year award and was named in FIFA 100, a list compiled by footballer Pelé of the 125 greatest living footballers. In his club career, Bergkamp won two successive Dutch Footballer of the Year awards in 1991 and 1992 and was the Eredivisie top scorer for three consecutive seasons (1990–91 to 1992–93). He was named the FWA Footballer of the Year and PFA Players’ Player of the Year in April and May 1998 and made the PFA Team of the Year for the 1997–98 season. Bergkamp also achieved a unique feat in being voted first, second and third on Match of the Day’s Goal of the Month competition in August 1997. For his national team, Bergkamp was the top scorer at Euro 1992 and was selected in the FIFA World Cup All-Star Team for the 1998 World Cup.

Facts & Trivia

Dennis Ranked on the list of most popular Soccer Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Netherlands. Dennis Bergkamp celebrates birthday on May 10 of every year.

Bergkamp attracted the attention of several European clubs as a result of his performances for Ajax. Johan Cruyff advised him not to join Real Madrid, one of the teams said to have been interested in him. But Bergkamp was insistent on playing in Italy. He considered Serie A “the biggest league at the time” and preferred a move to either Juventus or Inter Milan. On 16 February 1993, Bergkamp agreed a £7.1 million move to the latter club in a deal which included his Ajax teammate Wim Jonk. Upon signing, Bergkamp said Inter “met all my demands. The most important thing for me was the stadium, the people at the club and their style of play.”

Is Dennis Bergkamp still afraid of flying?

“I know what flying is! I’ve flown countless times in large planes, small ones, tiny ones. “At Ajax, I once flew in a minuscule plane over Mount Etna near Naples when we got into a terrible air pocket – in terms of flying, I’ve seen and done it all and I’m simply not flying again. Ever.

How much did Arsenal buy Dennis Bergkamp for?

As Moratti prepared to make wholesale changes at the club, Bergkamp left Inter and signed with Arsenal in June 1995 for a transfer fee estimated at £7.5 million. He became manager Bruce Rioch’s first signing at Arsenal and broke the club’s transfer fee record set at £2.5 million.

How many goals did Dennis Bergkamp score for Arsenal?

Appearances315
Goals| 87
Assists| 94

Did Dennis Bergkamp win the Premier League?

Throughout his career with Arsenal he won three Premier League titles and four FA Cup trophies. He brought the curtain down on his club career following the 2006 UEFA Champions League Final, when Bergkamp was an unused substitute for an Arsenal side defeated 2-1 by Barcelona, having played most of the game with 10 men.

What is the fear of flight called?

Aerophobia is a fear of flying. It’s very common, affecting more than 25 million adults in the U.S. Psychotherapy can usually help people overcome their fear and fly without extreme anxiety or panic attacks.