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Maarten Stekelenburg, born on September 22, 1982 in Haarlem, Netherlands, is an association football player. Maarten Stekelenburg is 43 years old as of 2026. Recorded honors include AFC Ajax–player of the year (2008, 2011). The listed height is 197 cm.
My Take
Maarten Stekelenburg represents the quiet craftsmanship I love in goalkeepers. At 197 cm and forged at Ajax, where he made 282 appearances, won two Eredivisie titles, and was named player of the year twice, he built a foundation few keepers match. His later travels through Roma, Fulham, Monaco, Southampton, and Everton show a professional adaptable across leagues and cultures. Goalkeeping is a thankless role where one lapse erases a flawless match, so a career this long commands respect. From Haarlem to Europe's biggest stages, he struck me as a steady, unflappable presence between the posts.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Maarten Stekelenburg
- Name (Japanese)
- マールテン・ステケレンブルフ
- Reading
- まーるてん・すてけれんぶるふ
- Born
- September 22, 1982 (age 43)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Virgo / Dog
- Origin
- Haarlem, Netherlands
- Height
- 197 cm
- Occupation
- association football player
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- 2008 AFC Ajax–player of the year
- 2011 AFC Ajax–player of the year
3. Links
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
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 Maarten Stekelenburg born?
Born September 22, 1982 (age 43).
Where is Maarten Stekelenburg from?
Maarten Stekelenburg is from Haarlem, Netherlands.
What does Maarten Stekelenburg do?
Maarten Stekelenburg works as association football player.
How tall is Maarten Stekelenburg?
Maarten Stekelenburg is 197 cm.
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