Dutch · Paramaribo, Suriname · Born 1 April 1976Dutch midfielder who uniquely won the Champions League with three different clubs (Ajax, Real Madrid, AC Milan), earning 87 international caps for Netherlands.
Clarence Clyde Seedorf was born in Paramaribo, Suriname in 1976. Ajax developed him and he became the most well-travelled champion in football history. He won the Champions League with Ajax (1995), Real Madrid (1998) and AC Milan twice (2003, 2007) — the only player to win Europe's top club prize with three different clubs, a record that still stands. He represented the Netherlands 87 times, reaching the Euro 2000 final which they lost on penalties. His decade at AC Milan — winning two Champions Leagues and two Serie A titles — was the peak period of a career defined by consistent excellence at football's highest level. He was named among the greatest Dutch players of all time. He became a manager after retirement — coaching Botafogo, AC Milan and Deportivo La Coruña. His four Champions League medals across three clubs represent an achievement that has been discussed by every subsequent Champions League winner as the defining mark of European excellence.
Only player to win Champions League with three different clubs
He is the only player in history to win the Champions League with three different clubs.
Did You Know?How They Played
Box-to-box midfielder with exceptional technical ability and long-range shooting
Lasting Impact
One of the most successful midfielders in Champions League history
Career Honours
- Champions League 4x (1995,1998,2003,2007)
- La Liga
- Serie A 2x
- Eredivisie
- Champions League 1995
- Champions League 1998
- Champions League 2003
- Champions League 2007
- Serie A 2004
- Serie A 2011
| Club | Period | Apps | Goals | Shirt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ajax | 1992–1995 | 66 | 39 | #10 |
| Real Madrid | 1996–2000 | 136 | 20 | — |
| AC Milan | 2002–2012 | 432 | 62 | — |
| Inter Milan | 2000–2002 | 70 | 8 | — |
| Sampdoria | 2002–2002 | 18 | 2 | — |
| Botafogo | 2012–2014 | 41 | 3 | — |
 Netherlands | — | 87 | 11 | — |
Dutch Athletes