Holland FIFA World Cup 2014 Team Squad

Holland National Coach: Louis Van Gaal

One of the most respected and experienced managers around, Val Gaal is in his 2nd stint with Holland national side. He has previously worked at the clubs like Ajax, Barcelona and Bayern Munich. He likes to have a free flowing midfield where Robben will be given the licence to torment defenders.

Possible Starting Lineup at 2014 World Cup:

Holland 2014 world cup 2014Holland have some great skillful players in the ranks, Robin Van Persie is sure to lead the line with Robben and Lens on either side of the wing in a 4-3-3 formation. De Guzman, Strootman will play the anchor role in midfield alongside Wesley Snieder. Holland’s strength always has been their attacking gameplay. At the back they have young but solid back line.

Star Player: Arjan Robben & Van Persie

Robben is a such a great player when on form, he can switch and swap places on either side of the wing, likes to come inside for possible shooting oppertunities. He is even a better player when the decide to pass the ball, Van Persie is a class act and this will probably be his last world cup and at the peak of his career he should do great.

Youngster to watch out for – Stefan de Vrij

Such a wise head for a 20 year old, he might start for Holland in the centre of defence alongside Vlaar. He is tall and powerfull can score that odd goal from the corners.

Holland 2014 World Cup Schedule:

  1. Spain (13 June)
  2. Australia – (18 June)
  3. Chile – (23 June)

Netherlands Possible 23 Man Squad for FIFA World Cup 2014

Holland are suppose to announce their final 23-man squad on the deadline day 13 May 2014. Most of the names are expected but their will be a couple of surprise inclusions who might not feature in the playing XI.

  PLAYER CLUB AGE POSITION 
1 Michel Vorm Swansea 30 GK
2 Tim Krul Newcastle United 26 GK
3 Jeroen Zoet Eindhoven 28 GK
4 Van der Wiel PSG 26 Defender
6 Bruno Martins Indi Faynoord 22 Defender
6 Ron Vlaar Aston Villa 29 Defender
7 Daryl Janmaat Faynoord 24 Defender
8 Joël Veltman Ajax 22 Defender
9 Stefan de Vrij Faynoord 21 Defender
10 Paul Verhaegh Defender
11 Jetro Willems PSV 20 Defender
12 Daley Blind PSG 24 Midfielder
13 De Guzman Swansea City 26 Midfielder
14 Kevin Strootman AS Roma 24 Midfielder
15 Nigel de Jong AC Milan 29 Midfielder
16 Wesley Snieder Galatasaray 29 Midfielder
17 Rafael Van der Vaart Hamburg 31 Midfielder
18 Jeremain Lens Dynamo Kyiv 22 Midfielder
19 Arjan Robben FC Bayern Munich 30 Forward
20 Robin van Persie Manchester United 31 Forward
21 Klaas-Jan Huntelaar FC Schalke 30 Forward
22 Dirk Kuyt Fenerbache 33 Forward
23 Memphis Depay PSV 20 Forward

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