Dutch · Amsterdam, Netherlands · Born 1 July 1976Dutch striker who became youngest Champions League final goalscorer at 18, winning with Ajax in 1995 before successful spells at Barcelona and AC Milan
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 Champions League 1995 (Ajax), La Liga (Barcelona), 40 Netherlands goals. The dedication required to reach elite level in football and sustain that performance over many seasons is rarely appreciated, yet Patrick's career record speaks precisely to that kind of exceptional commitment. Patrick's career stands as a testament to the dedication and competitive focus that sustained excellence in football demands across many years at the top. Patrick Kluivert's achievements in football were built on technical discipline, physical preparation and competitive commitment that allowed performance to be maintained at the very top across multiple seasons. The dedication required to perform consistently in football at international level defined every aspect of Patrick Kluivert's approach to the sport.
Scoring the winning goal in the 1995 Champions League final at age 18
He scored the Champions League-winning goal as an 18-year-old substitute — the youngest player to do so in a final.
Did You Know?How They Played
Tall, powerful striker with excellent aerial ability and clinical finishing in the box
Lasting Impact
One of the Netherlands' greatest strikers who combined pace, power and clinical finishing
Career Honours
- Champions League 1995 (Ajax)
- La Liga (Barcelona)
- 40 Netherlands goals
- Champions League 1995
- La Liga 1999
| Club | Period | Apps | Goals | Shirt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ajax | 1994–1997 | 70 | 66 | #9 |
| Barcelona | 1997–2004 | 249 | 90 | — |
| AC Milan | 2004–2004 | 18 | 3 | — |
| Newcastle United | 2004–2005 | 29 | 7 | — |
| Valencia | 2004–2006 | 37 | 11 | — |
| PSV Eindhoven | 2007–2008 | 18 | 4 | — |
| Lille | 2008–2009 | 8 | 1 | — |
 Netherlands | — | 79 | 40 | — |
Dutch Athletes