Netherlands has a nickname “Uncrowned King”. They’ve played 3 finals of the world cup, but never won the championship. Brazil is their 10th world cup tour, and in the qualifying they’ve won 9 matches and draw 1 match and have 34 goals while 5 loss.
The football philosophy of the coach Louis Van Gaal is that “Every player must know where he should be”. This is the 2nd time he coaches Dutch national team. In 2002 his team failed to qualify for the World Cup for the first time since 1986. After the world cup this year, he’ll join Manchester United to take place of David Moyes.
In the 23-player list, there’re almost all the stars of Netherlands: Robben, Van Persie, Sneijder. But due to the injury, Rafael van der Vaart has lost the chance to go to Brazil.
Goalkeeper:
Tim Krul from Newcastle United
Michel Vorm from Swansea
Jasper Cillessen from Ajax
Defender:
Paul Verhaegh from FC. Augsburg
Daryl Janmaat from Feyenoord
Joel Veltman from Ajax
De Vrij from Feyenoord
Ron Vlaar from Aston Villa
Bruno Martins Indi from Feyenoord
Rodney Kongolo from Feyenoord
Daley Blind from Ajax
Daley Blind is a 24-year-old player and can play as LB or CDM postion, now is playing for Ajax. In 2014 he has won Dutch Footballer of the Year. It is worth noting that Daley’s father is the assistant coach of Dutch national team Danny Blind, who was also famous professional player of Ajax and also Dutch national team. But as a silver player, he’ll cost only 1,000 FIFA 14 coins.
Midfielder:
Leroy Fer from Norwich
Nigel de Jong from A.C. Milan
Jordy Clasie from Feyenoord
Jonathan de Guzman from Swansea
Georginio Wijnaldum from PSV
Wesley Sneijder from Galatasaray
Wesley Sneijder was named UEFA midfielder of the season and one of the three best midfielders in the world for 2010 by FIFA. He is now a regular player for the Dutch national team, having made his debut in April 2003 at the age of 18, and having represented his country at the World Cup in 2006 and 2010 as well as UEFA Euro 2004, 2008 and 2012. Individually, he was awarded the 2010 Bronze Boot, the 2010 Silver Ball. Sneijder’s rare MOTM card will cost 65K FUT coins.
Striker:
Robin van Persie from Manchester United
Arjan Robben from FC Bayern
Klaas-Jan Huntelaar from Schalke 04
Dirk Kuyt from Fenerbahce
Jeremain Lens from FC Dinamo Kyiv
Memphis Depay from PSV
Robin van Persie plays for Manchester United and also the captain of Dutch national team. In 2004 he moved from Feyenoord to Arsenal and became the captain of Arsenal in 2011. After 1 year he moved to the rival of Arsenal, Manchester United. He is recognized as one of the best strikers in the world, especially his volley ability. His MOTM card costs 300K FUT 14 coins.