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Dennis Bergkamp is listed as an association football player and association football coach. Dennis Bergkamp was born on May 10, 1969 in Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands. That works out to 57 years old in 2026. Recorded honors include AFC Ajax–player of the year (1993) and Premier League Hall of Fame (2021). The listed height is 183 cm.
My Take
Honestly, Dennis Bergkamp is the player who made me realize football could be art. Born in Amsterdam and shaped by Ajax's famous youth academy, he had this uncanny ability to receive the ball in tight spaces and turn chaos into something breathtaking — the Newcastle goal in 2002 still lives rent-free in my head. He spent a decade at Arsenal, became the creative heartbeat of Arsene Wenger's best sides, and did it all while famously refusing to fly, which somehow only added to his mystique. He wasn't the loudest personality on the pitch, but every touch told a story. The 2021 Premier League Hall of Fame induction felt long overdue — the man practically invented the modern deep-lying forward role, and watching him play was a genuine privilege.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Dennis Bergkamp
- Name (Japanese)
- デニス・ベルカンプ
- Reading
- でにす・べるかんぷ
- Born
- May 10, 1969 (age 57)
- Origin
- Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands
- Height
- 183 cm
- Occupation
- association football player / association football coach
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Taurus / Rooster
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- 1993 AFC Ajax–player of the year
- 2021 Premier League Hall of Fame
3. Links
4. About this entry
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Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Dennis Bergkamp born?
Born May 10, 1969 (age 57).
Where is Dennis Bergkamp from?
Dennis Bergkamp is from Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands.
What does Dennis Bergkamp do?
Dennis Bergkamp works as association football player, association football coach.
How tall is Dennis Bergkamp?
Dennis Bergkamp is 183 cm.
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