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Andy van der Meyde was born on 30 September, 1979 in Arnhem, Netherlands, is a Dutch footballer (born 1979). Discover Andy van der Meyde's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 44 years old?

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Age 44 years old
Zodiac Sign Libra
Born 30 September 1979
Birthday 30 September
Birthplace Arnhem, Netherlands
Nationality Netherlands

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Andy van der Meyde Height, Weight & Measurements

At 44 years old, Andy van der Meyde height is 1.77 m .

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Height 1.77 m
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Who Is Andy van der Meyde's Wife?

His wife is Melisa Schaufeli (m. 2014–2015)

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Wife Melisa Schaufeli (m. 2014–2015)
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Children Purple van der Meyde, Isabella van der Meyde, Dolce van der Meyde

Andy van der Meyde Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Andy van der Meyde worth at the age of 44 years old? Andy van der Meyde’s income source is mostly from being a successful Player. He is from Netherlands. We have estimated Andy van der Meyde's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2024 $1 Million - $5 Million
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Timeline

1979

Andy van der Meijde, anglicised to van der Meyde (born 30 September 1979) is a Dutch former professional footballer who played as a winger.

After making a name for himself at Ajax, he went on to represent Inter Milan and Everton, his spell at the latter club being cut short due to several problems, both on and off the pitch.

1997

Born in Arnhem, Gelderland, Van der Meyde signed for Ajax as a youngster, and made his first-team debut aged just 18, helping to a 1–0 win against Twente on 12 November 1997.

1999

In 1999, in order to gain experience, he was loaned to Twente for one season, and was an undisputed starter for a side that finished sixth in the Eredivisie.

2001

It would be in 2001–02 that Van der Meyde established himself as first-choice at Ajax.

After a turbulent start, Ronald Koeman was instated as head coach, and the player became an integral part in the rebuilding of the team, making the right-winger position his own.

The campaign ended in huge success as the Amsterdam club conquered the double, with him scoring five times in the league.

2002

A full international between 2002 and 2004, he won 17 caps and scored one goal for the Dutch national team.

In 2002–03 Van der Meyde – playing alongside the likes of youngsters as Mido, Zlatan Ibrahimović, Rafael van der Vaart, Wesley Sneijder, Steven Pienaar and Cristian Chivu – scored a career-best 11 goals, while also helping Ajax to the quarterfinals in the UEFA Champions League, netting in a crucial 1–1 away draw against Roma which certified the team's qualification for the knockout stages.

On 19 May 2002, Van der Meyde was handed his debut for Dick Advocaat's Dutch national team against the United States, which he marked with a goal in a 2–0 win.

2003

In the 2003 off-season, 24-year-old Van der Meyde was acquired by Inter Milan from Italy, for £4 million.

However, he managed only 14 Serie A appearances in his first season, appearing slightly more in the following campaign.

Van der Meyde scored a spectacular goal against Arsenal on 17 September 2003, in the Champions League group stage 3–0 away win at Highbury, as Inter were eventually ousted in the group stages.

After leaving Inter, strong speculation suggested Van der Meyde would return to Ajax, with additional reported interest from French club Monaco and Tottenham Hotspur in England.

2004

He represented his country at UEFA Euro 2004.

He helped the country reach the semi-finals of UEFA Euro 2004, featuring in four games – all starts – and assisting Ruud van Nistelrooy in the 1–1 group stage draw to Germany, but being overlooked for the last-four match against Portugal.

After the tournament, following Marco van Basten's appointment as national team manager and the emergence of youngsters as Arjen Robben, Robin van Persie and Rafael van der Vaart, Van der Meyde failed to receive another callup, finishing his international career with 17 caps.

Van der Meyde was married, a relationship from which he had two daughters.

2005

However, on 31 August 2005, he agreed a contract with another Premier League team, Everton, for £2 million; on 25 March 2006, in his first Merseyside derby against Liverpool, he received a straight red card for his challenge on Liverpool's Xabi Alonso, in a 1–3 away loss.

2006

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 and making only ten 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 in June 2006, stating "'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.'"

Van der Meyde was admitted to hospital in the early hours of 7 August 2006, with breathing problems.

It was claimed that his drink had been spiked whilst in a bar in Liverpool.

He was fined by Everton for breach of discipline and, to further add to a miserable week, his house was burgled during a friendly with Athletic Bilbao five days later: his Ferrari, Mini Cooper, and dog were amongst the items stolen.

The cars and pet dog were later found, although the Ferrari had its windscreen smashed.

2007

In March 2007, the player accused manager David Moyes of telling 'downright lies' in regard to his fitness, but 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 domestic league campaign.

However, he further cast a doubt over his Everton future by failing to turn up for a scheduled training session.

On 17 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 for a total of £50,000.

The player appealed for "understanding from the club and fans" due to the personal situation he was facing, with his five-month-old daughter Dolce not being allowed to leave the hospital since her birth due to illness; following this, he did not make an appearance for the main squad for over a year, being limited to just reserve team football.

2008

Van der Meyde returned to first-team football on 7 December 2008, playing five minutes for an injury-hit Everton side in a 2–3 home defeat to Aston Villa.

2009

The following month, he was brought on as a substitute in the FA Cup fourth round replay against Liverpool, providing the assist to Dan Gosling's winning strike in the 118th minute; he was released in June 2009, after his contract expired.

2010

Van der Meyde spent six months unattached before agreeing a short-term deal with PSV Eindhoven in March 2010.

On 23 April he made his debut for the club in a 3–0 friendly win over VVV-Venlo, but failed to appear officially during his stint.

2011

In late February 2011, Van der Meyde retired from professional football at the age of 31.

However, in December, he returned to action and joined Topklasse amateurs WKE based in Emmen, until the end of the season.

2012

In November 2012, following the publication of his biography Geen genade (English: No Mercy), Van der Meyde gave a series of media interviews, including with The Times in England, in which he admitted to a long term series of personal problems: after a difficult first year in Milan he spent a long time on the bench in his second year, and began drinking.

Offered the chance to join AS Monaco at the end of the season his wife, who liked to keep animals, rejected the prospect of living in an apartment, so he moved to Everton.

Injured upon arriving, he played regularly for a period after regaining fitness, before getting injured against Manchester United; in rehabilitation for six months, after his newly born daughter was hospitalised for an equal period, he again turned to alcohol.