Dirk Kuyt
| Born | 22 July 1980, Katwijk |
| Nationality | |
| Weight | 77 kg |
| Height | 1.84 m |
| Position | Forward |
Dirk's contract at Liverpool was extended to June 2012 in April 2009.
Club history
| Team | Joined | Left | Loan / Trialist |
|---|---|---|---|
| FC Utrecht | 01 Jul 1998 | 01 Jul 2003 | |
| Feyenoord | 01 Jul 2003 | 18 Aug 2006 | |
| Liverpool | 18 Aug 2006 |
Match history
| Date | Against | Score | Venue | Competition | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Oct 1998 | Yugoslavia | 0-1 | Nieuw Zuid KATWIJK | UEFA U18 | Group 5 |
| 10 Nov 1998 | Belgium | 2-1 | Schiervelde ROESELARE | UEFA U18 | Group 5 |
| 25 Nov 1998 | Belgium | 2-0 | Zuiderparkstadion DEN HAAG | UEFA U18 | Group 5 |
| 02 Dec 1998 | Yugoslavia | 3-1 | Radnicki BEOGRAD | UEFA U18 | Group 5 |
| 05 May 1999 | Italy | 1-0 | REGGIO de CALABRIA | UEFA U18 | 2nd Round Group 3 |
| 25 Apr 2000 | Scotland | 2-0 | Stadion de Adelaarshorst DEVENTER | U21 | |
| 01 Sep 2000 | Republic of Ireland | 2-0 | Goffert NIJMEGEN | UEFA U21 | Group 2 |
| 06 Oct 2000 | Cyprus | 1-0 | New GSZ LARNACA | UEFA U21 | Group 2 |
| 10 Oct 2000 | Portugal | 1-1 | Sportpark WILLEM II | UEFA U21 | Group 2 |
| 27 Mar 2001 | Portugal | 0-3 | Dr Machado de Matos FELGUEIRAS | UEFA U21 | Group 2 |
| 24 Apr 2001 | Cyprus | 4-2 | de Vijverberg DOETINCHEM | UEFA U21 | Group 2 |
| 01 Jun 2001 | Estonia | 5-0 | TALLINN | UEFA U21 | Group 2 |
| 31 Aug 2001 | Republic of Ireland | 1-1 | Regional Sports Centre | UEFA U21 | Group 2 |
| 04 Sep 2001 | Estonia | 6-0 | Polman Stadion ALMELO | UEFA U21 | Group 2 |
| 09 Nov 2001 | England | 2-2 | Galgenwaard UTRECHT | UEFA U21 | Play Off |
| 13 Nov 2001 | England | 0-1 | Pride Park | UEFA U21 | Play Off |
| 03 Sep 2004 | Liechtenstein | 3-0 | UTRECHT | International | |
| 09 Oct 2004 | FYR Macedonia | 2-2 | City Stadium | World Cup | Europe Group 1 |
| 13 Oct 2004 | Finland | 3-1 | ArenA AMSTERDAM | World Cup | Europe Group 1 |
| 17 Nov 2004 | Andorra | 3-0 | Mini-Estadi BARCELONA | World Cup | Europe Group 1 |
| 09 Feb 2005 | England | 0-0 | Villa Park | International | |
| 26 Mar 2005 | Romania | 2-0 | Giulesti BUCURESTI | World Cup | Europe Group 1 |
| 30 Mar 2005 | Armenia | 2-0 | Philips Stadium EINDHOVEN | World Cup | Europe Group 1 |
| 04 Jun 2005 | Romania | 2-0 | Feyenoord Stadium ROTTERDAM | World Cup | Europe |
| 08 Jun 2005 | Finland | 4-0 | Olympiastadion HELSINKI | World Cup | Europe |
| 17 Aug 2005 | Germany | 2-2 | Rotterdam | International | |
| 03 Sep 2005 | Armenia | 1-0 | Republican YEREVAN | World Cup | Europe |
| 12 Oct 2005 | FYR Macedonia | 0-0 | Amsterdam ArenA | World Cup | Europe |
| 12 Nov 2005 | Italy | 1-3 | Amsterdam ArenA | International | |
| 01 Mar 2006 | Ecuador | 1-0 | Amsterdam ArenA | International | |
| 27 May 2006 | Cameroon | 1-0 | De Kuip | International | |
| 01 Jun 2006 | Mexico | 2-1 | Philips Stadium | International | |
| 04 Jun 2006 | Australia | 1-1 | De Kuip | International | |
| 11 Jun 2006 | Serbia and Montenegro | 1-0 | Zentralstadion | World Cup | Finals Group C |
| 21 Jun 2006 | Argentina | 0-0 | Commerzbank Arena | World Cup | Finals Group C |
| 25 Jun 2006 | Portugal | 0-1 | Frankenstadion | World Cup | Round of 16 |
| 16 Aug 2006 | Republic of Ireland | 4-0 | Lansdowne Road | International | |
| 02 Sep 2006 | Luxembourg | 1-0 | Josy Barthel | UEFA 2008 Qualifying | Group G |
| 06 Sep 2006 | Belarus | 3-0 | Philips Stadium | UEFA 2008 Qualifying | Group G |
| 07 Oct 2006 | Bulgaria | 1-1 | Vassil Levski | European Championship | Group G |
| 15 Nov 2006 | England | 1-1 | Amsterdam ArenA | International | |
| 07 Feb 2007 | Russia | 4-1 | Amsterdam ArenA | International | |
| 28 Mar 2007 | Slovenia | 1-0 | Petrol Arena | European Championship | Group G |
| 02 Jun 2007 | South Korea | 2-0 | Seoul Sang-am Stadium | International | |
| 06 Jun 2007 | Thailand | 3-1 | Rajamangala National Stadium | International | |
| 22 Aug 2007 | Switzerland | 1-2 | Stade de Geneve | International | |
| 12 Sep 2007 | Albania | 1-0 | Qemal Stafa | European Championship | Group G |
| 17 Nov 2007 | Luxembourg | 1-0 | De Kuip | European Championship | Group G |
| 21 Nov 2007 | Belarus | 1-2 | Dinamo, Minsk | European Championship | Group G |
| 24 May 2008 | Ukraine | 3-0 | De Kuip | International | |
| 29 May 2008 | Denmark | 1-1 | PSV Stadion | International | |
| 01 Jun 2008 | Wales | 2-0 | PSV Stadion | International | |
| 09 Jun 2008 | Italy | 3-0 | Wankdorf | European Championship | Finals Group C |
| 13 Jun 2008 | France | 4-1 | Wankdorf | European Championship | Finals Group C |
| 17 Jun 2008 | Romania | 2-0 | Wankdorf | European Championship | Finals Group C |
| 21 Jun 2008 | Russia | 1-3 | St Jakob Park | European Championship | Finals Quarter Final |
| 20 Aug 2008 | Russia | 1-1 | Lokomotiv Stadium (Moskva) | International | |
| 06 Sep 2008 | Australia | 1-2 | Philips Stadium | International | |
| 10 Sep 2008 | Macedonia | 2-1 | City Stadium | FIFA World Cup | Europe Group 9 |
| 11 Oct 2008 | Iceland | 2-0 | De Kuip | FIFA World Cup | Europe Group 9 |
| 15 Oct 2008 | Norway | 1-0 | Ullevaal Stadion | FIFA World Cup | Europe Group 9 |
| 11 Feb 2009 | Tunisia | 1-1 | Stade 7 Novembre | International | |
| 28 Mar 2009 | Scotland | 3-0 | Amsterdam ArenA | FIFA World Cup | Europe Group 9 |
| 01 Apr 2009 | Macedonia | 4-0 | Amsterdam ArenA | FIFA World Cup | Europe Group 9 |
| 06 Jun 2009 | Iceland | 2-1 | Laugardalsvollur | FIFA World Cup | Europe Group 9 |
| 10 Jun 2009 | Norway | 2-0 | De Kuip | FIFA World Cup | Europe Group 9 |
| 12 Aug 2009 | England | 2-2 | Amsterdam ArenA | International | |
| 05 Sep 2009 | Japan | 3-0 | Arke Stadion | International | |
| 09 Sep 2009 | Scotland | 1-0 | Hampden Park | FIFA World Cup | Europe Group 9 |
| 10 Oct 2009 | Australia | 0-0 | Sydney Football Stadium | International | |
| 14 Nov 2009 | Italy | 0-0 | Stadio Adriatico | International | |
| 18 Nov 2009 | Paraguay | 0-0 | PSV Stadion | International | |
| 03 Mar 2010 | USA | 2-1 | Amsterdam ArenA | International | |
| 26 May 2010 | Mexico | 2-1 | Badenova Stadion | International | |
| 01 Jun 2010 | Ghana | 4-1 | De Kuip | International | |
| 05 Jun 2010 | Hungary | 6-1 | Amsterdam ArenA | International | |
| 14 Jun 2010 | Denmark | 2-0 | Soccer City | FIFA World Cup | Finals Group E |
| 19 Jun 2010 | Japan | 1-0 | Moses Mabhida Stadium | FIFA World Cup | Finals Group E |
| 24 Jun 2010 | Cameroon | 2-1 | Green Point Stadium | FIFA World Cup | Finals Group E |
| 28 Jun 2010 | Slovakia | 2-1 | Moses Mabhida Stadium | FIFA World Cup | Round of 16 |
| 02 Jul 2010 | Brazil | 2-1 | Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium | FIFA World Cup | Quarter Final |
| 06 Jul 2010 | Uruguay | 3-2 | Green Point Stadium | FIFA World Cup | Semi Final |
| 11 Jul 2010 | Spain | 0-1 | Soccer City | FIFA World Cup | Final |
| 03 Sep 2010 | San Marino | 5-0 | Stadio Olimpico SERRAVALLE | European Championship | |
| 08 Oct 2010 | Moldova | 1-0 | Stadionul FC Zimbru | European Championship | |
| 12 Oct 2010 | Sweden | 4-1 | Amsterdam ArenA | European Championship | |
| 09 Feb 2011 | Austria | 3-1 | Philips Stadium EINDHOVEN | International | |
| 25 Mar 2011 | Hungary | 4-0 | BUDAPEST | European Championship | |
| 29 Mar 2011 | Hungary | 5-3 | Amsterdam ArenA | European Championship | |
| 04 Jun 2011 | Brazil | 0-0 | GOIANIA | International | |
| 08 Jun 2011 | Uruguay | 1-1 | Estadio Centenario | International | |
| 15 Nov 2011 | Germany | 0-3 | Volksparkstadion | International |
Please note: Match history is complete for the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.
Career stats
| Season | Team | Competition | Full apps | Subs | Goals | Yellows | Reds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 - 1999 | Holland | UEFA Under-18 | 2 | 3 |
2 |
3
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| 1999 - 2000 | Holland | Under-21 | 1 | ||||
| 2000 - 2001 | FC Utrecht | Dutch KPN Telecompetitie | 28 | 4 |
13 |
3
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| 2000 - 2001 | Holland | UEFA Under-21 | 6 | 3 |
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| 2001 - 2002 | FC Utrecht | Dutch KPN Telecompetitie | 19 | 5 |
1
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| 2001 - 2002 | FC Utrecht | UEFA Cup | 4 | 1 |
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| 2001 - 2002 | Holland | UEFA Under-21 | 4 | 3 |
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| 2004 - 2005 | Feyenoord | UEFA Cup | 1 | 2 |
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| 2004 - 2005 | Holland | FIFA World Cup | 7 | 3 |
1
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| 2004 - 2005 | Holland | International | 1 | 1 |
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| 2005 - 2006 | Holland | FIFA World Cup | 4 | 1 |
1
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| 2005 - 2006 | Holland | International | 4 | 2 |
1 |
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| 2006 - 2007 | Holland | European Championship | 4 | 1 |
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| 2006 - 2007 | Holland | International | 3 | 2 |
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| 2006 - 2007 | Liverpool | Carling Cup | 2 |
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| 2006 - 2007 | Liverpool | FA Cup | 1 | 1 |
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| 2006 - 2007 | Liverpool | Premier League | 27 | 7 |
12 |
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| 2006 - 2007 | Liverpool | UEFA Champions League | 10 | 1 |
1 |
3
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| 2007 - 2008 | Holland | European Championship | 3 | 4 |
1 |
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| 2007 - 2008 | Holland | International | 1 | 3 |
2 |
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| 2007 - 2008 | Liverpool | FA Cup | 2 | 2 |
1 |
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| 2007 - 2008 | Liverpool | Premier League | 24 | 8 |
3 |
2
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| 2007 - 2008 | Liverpool | UEFA Champions League | 10 | 2 |
7 |
1
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| 2008 - 2009 | Holland | FIFA World Cup | 6 | 1 |
3 |
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| 2008 - 2009 | Holland | International | 1 | 1 |
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| 2008 - 2009 | Liverpool | FA Cup | 2 | ||||
| 2008 - 2009 | Liverpool | Premier League | 36 | 2 |
12 |
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| 2008 - 2009 | Liverpool | UEFA Champions League | 10 | 1 |
3 |
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| 2009 - 2010 | Holland | FIFA World Cup | 8 | 1 |
2
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| 2009 - 2010 | Holland | International | 9 | 3 |
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| 2009 - 2010 | Liverpool | Carling Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2009 - 2010 | Liverpool | FA Cup | 2 | ||||
| 2009 - 2010 | Liverpool | Premier League | 35 | 2 |
9 |
3
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| 2009 - 2010 | Liverpool | UEFA Champions League | 6 | 1 |
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| 2009 - 2010 | Liverpool | UEFA Europa League | 7 | 1 |
1
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| 2010 - 2011 | Holland | European Championship | 5 | 4 |
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| 2010 - 2011 | Holland | International | 3 | 2 |
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| 2010 - 2011 | Liverpool | FA Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2010 - 2011 | Liverpool | Premier League | 32 | 1 |
13 |
3
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| 2010 - 2011 | Liverpool | UEFA Europa League | 6 | 1 |
2 |
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| 2011 - 2012 | Holland | European Championship | 4 | 2 |
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| 2011 - 2012 | Holland | International | 2 |
1
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| 2011 - 2012 | Liverpool | Carling Cup | 2 | 2 |
1 |
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| 2011 - 2012 | Liverpool | FA Cup | 1 | 1 |
1 |
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| 2011 - 2012 | Liverpool | Premier League | 14 | 7 |
1 |
3
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Please note: Career stats are based on performances in the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.