7 Facts About Wesley Sneijder

1. In May 2008, it was reported that Wesley Sneijder had blocked a summer transfer of Rodney to his own club at the time, Real Madrid.

2. In the build-up to Euro 2008, Wesley Sneijder scored a free kick in a friendly against Wales on 31 May, making it his second strike from a direct free kick in a row.

3. On 7 August 2017, Wesley Sneijder joined Ligue 1 side Nice on a free transfer.

4. Since his arrival, Wesley Sneijder has become the most efficient agent for the Lions regarding the Fenerbahce-Galatasaray rivalry.

5. On 7 May 2014, Wesley Sneijder played a major part in the Turkish Cup final against Eskisehirspor, scoring the only goal of the game in the 70th minute and receiving the Man of the Match award for his performance.

6. On 3 August 2008, Wesley Sneijder was stretchered off in a pre-season friendly at the Emirates Stadium, against Arsenal with a suspected cruciate ligament injury after a collision with Abou Diaby.

7. On 6 May 2007, Wesley Sneijder played for Ajax in the final of the KNVB Cup as the team defeated AZ on a penalty shootout.