Earnie Stewart

Stewart's career is a great study in dual identity. Born in Veghel in the Netherlands yet representing the United States, he embodied the kind of transatlantic story that quietly enriched American soccer's growth. At just 175 cm he was no physical specimen, but seventeen years across forward and midfield roles, from 1988 to his 2005 retirement, point to genuine craft and intelligence. The bulk in the Dutch game with a meaningful spell at D.C. United gave him a foot in both worlds. I find players who bridge footballing cultures fascinating, and Stewart did exactly that, helping connect two nations through the game.

Name (English)

Earnie Stewart

Name (Japanese)

アーニー・スチュアート

Reading

あーにー・すちゅあーと

Born

March 28, 1969 (age 57)

Zodiac / Chinese zodiac

Aries / Rooster

Origin

Veghel, North Brabant, Netherlands

Height

175 cm

Occupation

association football player

Motto

Private

• Wikipedia (Japanese)https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E3%82%A2%E3%83%BC%E3%83%8B%E3%83%BC%E3%83%BB%E3%82%B9%E3%83%81%E3%83%A5%E3%83%AF%E3%83%BC%E3%83%88

Tags

• North Brabant
• association football player

Last updated

2026-06-02

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