Photo: Кондратенко Наталия / CC BY-SA 3.0 (source: Wikimedia Commons)
My Take
What I admire most about Dirk Kuyt is his selflessness. A natural forward who spent much of his career grinding away on the right wing, he embodied the unglamorous, run-until-you-drop work ethic that wins matches and respect. Players like him rarely top highlight reels, yet teammates and managers treasure them. His move into coaching feels entirely in character, a man who understands that football is built on graft as much as flair. The Order of Orange-Nassau confirmed what fans already knew. For me, Kuyt is the ultimate professional, and that quiet dedication makes him far more compelling than any showboat.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Dirk Kuyt
- Name (Japanese)
- ディルク・カイト
- Reading
- でぃるく・かいと
- Born
- July 22, 1980 (age 45)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Cancer / Monkey
- Origin
- Katwijk, South Holland, Netherlands
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- 184 cm
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- association football player / association football coach
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
Awards & achievements
- 2017 Knight of the Order of Orange-Nassau
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Dirk Kuyt born?
Born July 22, 1980 (age 45).
Where is Dirk Kuyt from?
Dirk Kuyt is from Katwijk, South Holland, Netherlands.
What does Dirk Kuyt do?
Dirk Kuyt works as association football player, association football coach.
How tall is Dirk Kuyt?
Dirk Kuyt is 184 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-18
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.