Photo: Paul Blank / CC BY 2.5 (source: Wikimedia Commons)
My Take
Khalid Boulahrouz fascinates me precisely because defenders rarely get their due. Nicknamed The Cannibal for the way he devoured opposing attackers, he was far more than brute force; his tackling, technique, and versatility carried him through the top flights of six different countries. That nomadic, hard-edged career speaks to a player who adapted constantly and never coasted. In an era obsessed with goalscorers, I think the destructive, intelligent defender deserves more celebration, and Boulahrouz is a fine example of the craft. His move into coaching feels like a natural extension of a mind that always read the game.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Khalid Boulahrouz
- Name (Japanese)
- ハリド・ブラールズ
- Reading
- はりど・ぶらーるず
- Born
- December 28, 1981 (age 44)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Capricorn / Rooster
- Origin
- Maassluis, South Holland, Netherlands
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- 183 cm
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- association football player / association football coach
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Khalid Boulahrouz born?
Born December 28, 1981 (age 44).
Where is Khalid Boulahrouz from?
Khalid Boulahrouz is from Maassluis, South Holland, Netherlands.
What does Khalid Boulahrouz do?
Khalid Boulahrouz works as association football player, association football coach.
How tall is Khalid Boulahrouz?
Khalid Boulahrouz is 183 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
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.