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Dirk Kuyt, born on July 22, 1980 in Katwijk, South Holland, Netherlands, is an association football player and association football coach. As of 2026, Dirk Kuyt is 46 years old. Awards on record include Knight of the Order of Orange-Nassau (2017). The listed height is 184 cm.
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.
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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 46)
- Origin
- Katwijk, South Holland, Netherlands
- Height
- 184 cm
- Occupation
- association football player / association football coach
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Cancer / Monkey
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- 2017 Knight of the Order of Orange-Nassau
3. Links
- Official sitehttp://www.dirkkuyt.nl
- Xhttps://x.com/Kuyt
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dirk%20Kuyt
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E3%83%87%E3%82%A3%E3%83%AB%E3%82%AF%E3%83%BB%E3%82%AB%E3%82%A4%E3%83%88
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q294214
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
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 Dirk Kuyt born?
Dirk Kuyt was born on July 22, 1980 and is 46 years old.
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 tall.
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