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'{{Infobox Football biography 2 | playername = Andy van der Meyde | image = [[File:Andy Van Der Meyde.jpg|200px]] | fullname = Andy van der Meyde | dateofbirth = {{birth date and age|1979|9|30|df=y}} | cityofbirth = [[Arnhem]] | countryofbirth = [[Netherlands]] | height = {{height|ft=5|in=11}} | position = [[Midfielder#Winger|Winger]] | currentclub = [[Everton F.C.|Everton]] | clubnumber = 27 | youthyears1 = |youthclubs1 = [[AFC Ajax|Ajax]] | years1 = 1997–2003 |clubs1 = [[AFC Ajax|Ajax]] |caps1 = 90 |goals1 = 18 | years2 = 1999–2000 |clubs2 = → [[FC Twente|Twente]] (loan) |caps2 = 32 |goals2 = 2 | years3 = 2003–2005 |clubs3 = [[F.C. Internazionale Milano|Internazionale]] |caps3 = 32 |goals3 = 1 | years4 = 2005–2009 |clubs4 = [[Everton F.C.|Everton]] |caps4 = 20 |goals4 = 0 | years5 = 2010 |clubs5 = [[PSV Eindhoven|PSV]] |caps5 = 1 |goals5 = 0 | years6 = 2010- |clubs6 = [[Everton F.C.|Everton]] |caps6 = 0 |goals0 = 0 | nationalyears1 = 2002–2004 |nationalteam1 = [[Netherlands national football team|Netherlands]] |nationalcaps1 = 18 |nationalgoals1 = 1 | pcupdate = 23:12, 18 February 2009 (UTC) | ntupdate = 1 February 2009 }} {{dutch name|van der Meyde|Meyde}} '''Andy van der Meijde''', [[anglicise]]d to '''van der Meyde''', (born 30 September 1979 in [[Arnhem]], [[Gelderland]]) is a [[Netherlands|Dutch]] [[Association football|footballer]], who currently plays for [[Everton F.C.|Everton]] after re-signing in August 2010. ==Club career== ===Ajax=== Van der Meyde signed up with the [[AFC Ajax|Ajax]] youth academy as a youngster, and made his first team debut aged just 18, helping his side beat [[FC Twente|Twente]] 1–0 on 12 November 1997. In 1999, in order to gain first-team experience, he was loaned to Twente for a season, and was an undisputed starter for a team that [[Eredivisie 1999-00|finished sixth]]. It would be in [[Eredivisie 2001–02|the 2001–02 season]] that van der Meyde established himself as starter at Ajax. After a turbulent first half to the season, [[Ronald Koeman]] was instated as head coach. Van der Meyde would become an integral part in the rebuilding of the team, and would make the [[Midfielder#Winger|number 7 position]] his own. The season ended in huge success for both player and club, as Ajax conquered [[The Double|the double]], with van der Meyde netting five times in the league. In [[Eredivisie 2002–03|2002–03]], van der Meyde became a key member of a young and successful team – one that included stars such as [[Mido (footballer)|Ahmed Hossam Mido]], [[Zlatan Ibrahimović]], [[Rafael van der Vaart]], [[Wesley Sneijder]], [[Steven Pienaar]] and [[Cristian Chivu]]. The club's [[UEFA Champions League 2002-03|Champions League]] run would be the major highlight, as Ajax marched past the likes of [[Olympique Lyonnais|Lyon]], [[Rosenborg BK|Rosenborg]], [[Valencia CF|Valencia]], [[Arsenal F.C.|Arsenal]] and [[A.S. Roma|AS Roma]], against whom van der Meyde scored an away goal (1–1), thanks to which Ajax advanced to the competition's second group stage. He netted a career-best total of 11 goals in the 2002–03 season. ===Internazionale=== Van der Meyde was snapped up by [[Italy|Italian]] [[Serie A]] side [[F.C. Internazionale Milano|Internazionale]] for £4 million.<ref>[http://www.uefa.com/magazine/news/kind=16/newsid=95390.html Meyde for success]</ref> However, he managed only 14 league appearances in [[Serie A 2003-04|his first season]]. He would be remembered for his spectacular goal against Arsenal in the [[2003–04 UEFA Champions League|2003–04 Champions League]] match, at [[Arsenal Stadium|Highbury]].<ref>[http://www.uefa.com/competitions/ucl/news/kind=1/newsid=112469.html Van der Meyde's birthday wish]</ref> ===Everton=== After 29 appearances for Inter in the 2004–05 season, van der Meyde was informed that he would be allowed to find another club. Strong speculation suggested a return to Ajax, with additional reported interest from [[France|French]] [[Ligue 1]] club [[AS Monaco FC|AS Monaco]] and [[England|English]] [[Premier League]] side [[Tottenham Hotspur F.C.|Tottenham Hotspur]]. However, on 31 August 2005, he agreed a contract with another Premier League club, [[Everton F.C.|Everton]] for £2 million. On 25 March 2006, in his first [[Merseyside derby]] against [[Liverpool F.C.|Liverpool]], he received a straight [[Red card (sports)|red card]] for his challenge on Liverpool's [[Xabi Alonso]]. Everton eventually lost the match 3–1. In the summer of 2006, van der Meyde proved once again to be the centre of much speculation regarding his future, having failed to properly settle at Everton, making only 11 appearances in his first season thanks to a combination of injuries and rumours of [[alcoholism]]. He staunchly denied any such allegations and reaffirmed his commitment to Everton in June 2006, stating <blockquote>"I want to stay, I am desperate to stay. I love it here. Everything suits my game. I'm happy in England and I want to show everyone that I can really play football. If I get the chance next season, I will do it."<ref>[http://www.evertonfc.com/news/archive/van-i-want-to-stay.html Van: I want to stay]</ref></blockquote> Van der Meyde was admitted to hospital in the early hours of 7 August, with breathing problems. It was claimed that his drink had been [[Mickey Finn (drugs)|spiked]] whilst in a bar in Liverpool. He was fined by Everton for breach of discipline. To further add to a miserable week, his house was burgled during Everton's friendly with [[Athletic de Bilbao]] five days later. His [[Ferrari]], [[Mini Cooper]], and dog were amongst the items stolen. The cars and pet dog were since found, although the Ferrari had its windscreen smashed.<ref>[http://icliverpool.icnetwork.co.uk/0100news/0100regionalnews/tm_objectid=17562770%26method=full%26siteid=50061%26headline=soccer%2dstar%2ds%2ddog%2dand%2dferrari%2dstolen-name_page.html Van der Meyde is robbed]</ref> In March 2007, van der Meyde accused manager [[David Moyes]] of telling 'downright lies' in regard to his fitness. He apologised afterwards. In July 2007, van der Meyde played a full 90 minutes in [[Coleraine]], [[Northern Ireland]]. In arguably his most successful pre-season at the club, he went on to complete several friendly matches in an attempt to gain fitness ahead of the new Premier League campaign. However, van der Meyde further cast a doubt over his Everton future by failing to turn up for a scheduled training session. After a string of disciplinary problems, rumours (which proved to be inaccurate) grew that Moyes would opt to sell the player before the end of the transfer window.{{Citation needed|date=September 2009}} On 18 August 2007, van der Meyde was suspended following a 'breach of club discipline', because he had failed to appear at training, being fined two weeks' wages, a total of £50,000.<ref>[http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/e/everton/6952106.stm Van der Meyde hit by Everton ban]</ref><ref>[http://www.uefa.com/competitions/uefacup/news/kind=1/newsid=572644.html Everton discipline Van der Meyde]</ref> Following this, he did not make a first team appearance for over a year and was limited to just reserve team football. On 10 June 2007, it emerged that several clubs were interested in signing van der Meyde including [[FC Red Bull Salzburg|Red Bull Salzburg]], but he chose to stay at Everton, citing being settled in the area and his daughter requiring medical attention from local hospitals.<ref>[http://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/everton-fc/everton-fc-news/2007/08/18/everton-star-andy-van-der-meyde-suspended-100252-19662956 Everton star Andy van der Meyde suspended]</ref> On 7 December 2008, he returned to first-team football, playing five minutes for an injury-hit Everton side in a 3-2 home defeat to [[Aston Villa F.C.|Aston Villa]]. The following month, he was brought on as a substitute in the [[FA Cup 2008-09|FA Cup]] fourth round replay against [[Liverpool F.C.|Liverpool]], assisting [[Dan Gosling]]'s winning strike in the 118th minute.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://soccernet.espn.go.com/columns/story?id=616150|title=Everton edge Liverpool in Merseyside derby|first=Richard|last=Jolly|date=5 February 2009|publisher=''[[Soccernet]]''}}</ref> When van der Meyde's contract ended in the summer of 2009 he was released by Everton. ===PSV Eindhoven=== He spent six months unattached before agreeing a short-term deal with [[PSV Eindhoven]] in January 2010 until June.<ref>{{citeweb|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/europe/8548176.stm|title=PSV Eindhoven sign former Everton winger Van der Meyde |date=2010-03-03|work=BBC Sport|accessdate=2010-03-03}}</ref> On 23 April 2010, van der Meyde made his PSV debut in a 3-0 friendly win over [[VVV-Venlo]]. ===Return to Everton=== On the 1st Semptember 2010 [[Everton F.C.|Everton]] annoucned the re signing of Van Der Meyde only 12 months after he left the club. He signed a 12 month contract on a pay as you play basis. ==International career== In May 2002, van der Meyde was handed his debut for [[Dick Advocaat]]'s [[Holland national football team|Dutch national squad]] against [[United States men's national soccer team|USA]], which he marked with a memorable goal in a 2–0 victory. In the summer of 2004, van der Meyde helped Holland reach the semi-finals of [[2004 UEFA European Football Championship|Euro 2004]], featuring in four matches in the build-up to the semifinals against [[Portugal national football team|Portugal]], being however overlooked for that game. Since Euro 2004, when [[Marco van Basten]] took over as national team coach, he has not received a call-up to the Dutch national team due the emergence of younger players such as [[Arjen Robben]], [[Robin van Persie]] and [[Rafael van der Vaart]]. ===International goal=== {|class="wikitable" align=center |+ <big>Andy van der Meyde: International goals</big> |- ! # !! Date !! Venue !! Opponent !! Score !! Result !! Competition |- | 1. || May 2002 || CMGI Field || {{fb|USA}} || '''1''' – 0 || '''2''' – 0 || [[Exhibition game|Friendly match]] |} ;[[AFC Ajax]] * [[Eredivisie]]: [[Eredivisie 1997-98|1997–98]], [[Eredivisie 2001-02|2001–2002]] * [[KNVB Cup]]: 1998, 1999, 2002 * [[Johan Cruijff Shield]]: 2002, runner-up 1998, 1999 ;[[F.C. Internazionale Milano]] * [[Coppa Italia]]: 2005 * [[Supercoppa Italiana]]: 2005 ;[[Everton F.C.]] * [[Liverpool Senior Cup]]: 2005, 2007 ==References== {{reflist}} ==External links== *{{soccerbase|id=26353|name=Andy van der Meyde}} *[http://www.footballdatabase.com/index.php?page=player&Id=17&pn=Andy_van_der_Meyde Footballdatabase profile and stats] {{PSV Squad}} {{Netherlands Squad - Euro 2004}} {{DEFAULTSORT:Meyde, Andy van der}} [[Category:1979 births]] [[Category:Living people]] [[Category:People from Arnhem]] [[Category:Dutch footballers]] [[Category:Eredivisie players]] [[Category:AFC Ajax players]] [[Category:FC Twente players]] [[Category:PSV Eindhoven players]] [[Category:Serie A footballers]] [[Category:F.C. 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