Ryan Babel
| Born | 19 December 1986, Amsterdam |
| Nationality | |
| Weight | 78 kg |
| Height | 1.85 m |
| Position | Forward |
Ryan joined Liverpool in July 2007 with a five-year contract.
Club history
| Team | Joined | Left | Loan / Trialist |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ajax | 01 Jul 2003 | 12 Jul 2007 | |
| Liverpool | 12 Jul 2007 | 25 Jan 2011 | |
| 1899 Hoffenheim | 25 Jan 2011 |
Match history
| Date | Against | Score | Venue | Competition | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Oct 2003 | Iceland | 1-1 | Dinamo KISHINEV | UEFA U19 | Group 10 |
| 19 Oct 2003 | Moldova | 0-0 | Republika KISHINEV | UEFA U19 | Group 10 |
| 21 Oct 2003 | Israel | 2-0 | Dinamo KISHINEV | UEFA U19 | Group 10 |
| 20 May 2004 | Hungary | 0-1 | La Serratella Onda CASTELLON | UEFA U19 | Group 1 |
| 24 May 2004 | Lithuania | 1-0 | San Fernando BURRIANA Castellon | UEFA U19 | Group 1 |
| 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 |
| 12 Oct 2005 | FYR Macedonia | 0-0 | Amsterdam ArenA | World Cup | Europe |
| 12 Nov 2005 | Italy | 1-3 | Amsterdam ArenA | International | |
| 27 May 2006 | Cameroon | 1-0 | De Kuip | International | |
| 01 Jun 2006 | Mexico | 2-1 | Philips Stadium | International | |
| 21 Jun 2006 | Argentina | 0-0 | Commerzbank Arena | World Cup | Finals Group C |
| 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 |
| 11 Oct 2006 | Albania | 2-1 | Amsterdam ArenA | European Championship | Group G |
| 07 Feb 2007 | Russia | 4-1 | Amsterdam ArenA | International | |
| 24 Mar 2007 | Romania | 0-0 | De Kuip | European Championship | Group G |
| 28 Mar 2007 | Slovenia | 1-0 | Petrol Arena | European Championship | Group G |
| 22 Aug 2007 | Switzerland | 1-2 | Stade de Geneve | International | |
| 08 Sep 2007 | Bulgaria | 2-0 | Amsterdam ArenA | European Championship | Group G |
| 12 Sep 2007 | Albania | 1-0 | Qemal Stafa | European Championship | Group G |
| 13 Oct 2007 | Romania | 0-1 | Farul | European Championship | Group G |
| 17 Oct 2007 | Slovenia | 2-0 | Philips Stadium | 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 |
| 06 Feb 2008 | Croatia | 3-0 | Maksimir | International | |
| 26 Mar 2008 | Austria | 4-3 | Ernst Happel Stadion | International | |
| 24 May 2008 | Ukraine | 3-0 | De Kuip | International | |
| 29 May 2008 | Denmark | 1-1 | PSV Stadion | International | |
| 06 Sep 2008 | Australia | 1-2 | Philips Stadium | International | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| 01 Jun 2010 | Ghana | 4-1 | De Kuip | International | |
| 17 Nov 2010 | Turkey | 1-0 | Amsterdam ArenA | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 - 2004 | Holland | UEFA Under-19 | 4 | 1 |
2 |
1
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| 2004 - 2005 | Holland | FIFA World Cup | 2 |
1 |
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| 2005 - 2006 | Ajax | UEFA Champions League | 1 | 1 |
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| 2005 - 2006 | Holland | FIFA World Cup | 2 |
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| 2005 - 2006 | Holland | International | 2 | 1 |
2 |
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| 2006 - 2007 | Holland | European Championship | 3 | 3 |
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| 2006 - 2007 | Holland | International | 1 |
1 |
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| 2007 - 2008 | Holland | European Championship | 3 | 3 |
1
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| 2007 - 2008 | Holland | International | 1 | 4 |
1 |
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| 2007 - 2008 | Liverpool | Carling Cup | 2 |
1
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| 2007 - 2008 | Liverpool | FA Cup | 4 | 1 |
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| 2007 - 2008 | Liverpool | Premier League | 15 | 15 |
4 |
1
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| 2007 - 2008 | Liverpool | UEFA Champions League | 8 | 5 |
5 |
1
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| 2008 - 2009 | Holland | FIFA World Cup | 2 | 3 |
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| 2008 - 2009 | Holland | International | 2 | ||||
| 2008 - 2009 | Liverpool | Carling Cup | 2 |
1
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| 2008 - 2009 | Liverpool | FA Cup | 2 | 1 |
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| 2008 - 2009 | Liverpool | Premier League | 6 | 21 |
3 |
2
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| 2008 - 2009 | Liverpool | UEFA Champions League | 3 | 7 |
1 |
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| 2009 - 2010 | Holland | International | 6 |
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| 2009 - 2010 | Liverpool | Carling Cup | 2 | ||||
| 2009 - 2010 | Liverpool | FA Cup | 1 |
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| 2009 - 2010 | Liverpool | Premier League | 9 | 16 |
4 |
1
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| 2009 - 2010 | Liverpool | UEFA Champions League | 3 |
1 |
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| 2009 - 2010 | Liverpool | UEFA Europa League | 5 | 2 |
1 |
1
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1
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| 2010 - 2011 | Holland | International | 1 |
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| 2010 - 2011 | Liverpool | Carling Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2010 - 2011 | Liverpool | FA Cup | 1 |
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| 2010 - 2011 | Liverpool | Premier League | 1 | 8 |
1 |
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| 2010 - 2011 | Liverpool | UEFA Europa League | 5 | 1 |
1 |
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| 2011 - 2012 | Holland | International | 2 |
Please note: Career stats are based on performances in the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.