He was the fulcrum of Internazionale’s attack - the key addition in the Italians’ treble-winning season. As profiled by 7500 to Holte’s Kirsten Schelwitz, Wesley Sneijder looks to have the same effect for the Netherlands this summer.
2010 World Cup Player Profile: Wesley Sneijder, Netherland’s Midfield Marksman
It’s really irritating that his name disobeys the “i before e except after c” rule.
It is no question, however, that Wesley is the undisputed football hero of the Sneijder family. Although clearly a natural talent, he’s also had to work hard to get to the top level. At age 14, Ajax had doubts about his physical development, but Sneijder trained extensively, staying after for optional extra practice and developing both technique and mental acumen.
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