Dutch · Paramaribo, Suriname · Born 27 March 1972Dutch striker who became one of the Premier League's most prolific goalscorers, winning the Golden Boot twice and scoring over 100 goals in England.
Dutch striker who terrorised Premier League defences at Chelsea and Leeds — twice Golden Boot winner and one of the hardest strikers of a ball in modern football. Football at the highest level rewards technical mastery, physical conditioning and the mental fortitude to perform consistently across a long and unrelenting career. Career highlights included Premier League Golden Boot 2x, La Liga runner-up. The true measure of a great football athlete is the ability to perform consistently over an extended period, and Jimmy's career record demonstrates precisely that quality of sustained excellence. The longevity and quality of Jimmy's achievements place them firmly among the most respected figures in the modern history of football. The standard Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink set across his career in football reflects the level of preparation, tactical intelligence and competitive focus that consistently separates the truly elite from the rest of the field.
Winning Premier League Golden Boot twice in consecutive seasons
He scored 23 Premier League goals in his first season at Chelsea without taking a single penalty.
Did You Know?How They Played
Physical striker with exceptional shooting power and accuracy
Lasting Impact
One of the most clinical finishers in Premier League history
Career Honours
- Premier League Golden Boot 2x
- La Liga runner-up
- Premier League Golden Boot 1998-99
- Premier League Golden Boot 2000-01
| Club | Period | Apps | Goals | Shirt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Campomaiorense | 1993–1995 | — | 61 | #9 |
| Leeds United | 1997–1999 | 84 | 42 | — |
| Chelsea | 2000–2004 | 177 | 87 | — |
| Atletico Madrid | 1999–2000 | 35 | 24 | — |
| Telstar | 1990–1991 | 0 | 0 | — |
| AZ | 1991–1993 | 37 | 15 | — |
| Boavista | 1995–1997 | 64 | 20 | — |
| Middlesbrough | 2004–2007 | 87 | 29 | — |
| Charlton Athletic | 2007–2008 | 30 | 11 | — |
| Cardiff City | 2008–2009 | 42 | 17 | — |
 Netherlands | — | 23 | 9 | — |
Dutch Athletes