Who is Rafael van der Vaart?

Rafael van der Vaart is a professional football player from Netherlands, born on February 11, 1983 in Heemskerk.

Which team does Rafael van der Vaart play for?

Rafael van der Vaart plays as a Midfielder for Esbjerg in the Superliga.

What are Rafael van der Vaart's career statistics?

Over 9 seasons with 7 teams, Rafael van der Vaart has made 184 appearances, scored 45 goals and provided 0 assists.

How has Rafael van der Vaart performed?

In the 2025 season, Rafael van der Vaart has made 3 appearances, played 55 minutes, scored 0 goals and provided 0 assists.

What position does Rafael van der Vaart play?

Rafael van der Vaart plays as a Midfielder. Responsible for controlling the midfield.

When does Rafael van der Vaart play next?

Rafael van der Vaart will next play for Esbjerg against Hvidovre on July 26, 2025 at 12:00 at Blue Water Arena.

How old is Rafael van der Vaart?

Rafael van der Vaart is 42 years old and is in the late career of their career.

What are Rafael van der Vaart's physical attributes?

Rafael van der Vaart is 176 cm tall and weighs 74 kg.

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Rafael van der Vaart

Esbjerg (Coach: L. Olsen )

Age

Nationality

Netherlands

Height

176 cm

Weight

74 kg

Current Season

Appearances

Goals

Assists

Minutes

Overview Statistics Fixtures

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2018/2019

Games

Goals

Assists

Superliga

2017/2018

Games

Goals

Assists

Superliga, UEFA Europa League

2016/2017

Games

Goals

Assists

Superliga, UEFA Europa League

2015/2016

Games

Goals

Assists

La Liga

2014/2015

Games

Goals

Assists

Bundesliga, DFB Pokal

2013/2014

Games

Goals

Assists

Bundesliga, DFB Pokal

2012/2013

Games

Goals

Assists

Hamburger SV (27 Games_short)

Tottenham (2 Games_short)

Premier League, Bundesliga

2011/2012

Games

Goals

Assists

Premier League, FA Cup +1

2010/2011

Games

Goals

Assists

Tottenham (28 Games_short)

Netherlands (5 Games_short)

Real Madrid (0 Games_short)

Premier League, La Liga +1

Season	Team	Games	Goals	Minutes	G/90	Cards
2018/2019 Current	Esbjerg	3	0	55	0.00	0
2017/2018	FC Midtjylland	2	0	7	0.00	0
2016/2017	FC Midtjylland	16	2	759	0.24	1
2015/2016	Real Betis	7	0	177	0.00	0
2014/2015	Hamburger SV	26	5	1,786	0.25	10
2013/2014	Hamburger SV	30	8	2,409	0.30	4
2012/2013	Hamburger SV (27) Tottenham (2)	29	5	2,375	0.19	5
2011/2012	Tottenham	38	12	2,733	0.40	3
2010/2011	Tottenham (28) Netherlands (5) Real Madrid (0)	33	13	2,516	0.47	5

184

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Career_assists

Advanced Metrics

2025/2026 Season

Avg Rating

No Data

Min/Game

55 Total_minutes

Goal Involvement

0G + 0A

Total Goals

Total Assists

Goals/Game

Assists/Game

Goal Involvement

Performance Insights

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Shot Efficiency: Needs Improvement (0%)

Discipline Level: Excellent

Playing Time: Substitute (18min)

Career Timeline - Rafael van der Vaart

9 Seasons

Total Goals

↘ -13 vs First Season

Total Assists

→ Stable vs First Season

184

Total Appearances

20.4 Per Season

Peak Rating

0 Average

Season Breakdown

2018/2019

Esbjerg

Goals

Assists

Apps

Rating

55 Minutes 18 Min/Game

2017/2018

FC Midtjylland

Goals

Assists

Apps

Rating

7 Minutes 4 Min/Game

2016/2017

FC Midtjylland

Goals

Assists

Apps

Rating

759 Minutes 47 Min/Game 0.13 Goals/Game

2015/2016

Real Betis

Goals

Assists

Apps

Rating

177 Minutes 25 Min/Game

2014/2015

Hamburger SV

Goals

Assists

Apps

Rating

1,786 Minutes 69 Min/Game 0.19 Goals/Game

2013/2014

Hamburger SV

Goals

Assists

Apps

Rating

2,409 Minutes 80 Min/Game 0.27 Goals/Game

2012/2013

Hamburger SV, Tottenham

Goals

Assists

Apps

Rating

2,375 Minutes 82 Min/Game 0.17 Goals/Game

2011/2012

Tottenham

Goals

Assists

Apps

Rating

2,733 Minutes 72 Min/Game 0.32 Goals/Game

2010/2011

Real Madrid, Tottenham + 1 More

Goals

Assists

Apps

Rating

2,516 Minutes 76 Min/Game 0.39 Goals/Game

Career Overview

Seasons

184

Appearances

Goals

Assists

Teams

12,817

Minutes

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Season History

Season	Team	League	Appearances	Goals	Minutes
2018/2019	Esbjerg	Superliga	3	0	55
2017/2018	FC Midtjylland	UEFA Europa League Superliga	2	0	7
2016/2017	FC Midtjylland	UEFA Europa League Superliga	16	2	759
2015/2016	Real Betis	La Liga	7	0	177
2014/2015	Hamburger SV	DFB Pokal Bundesliga	26	5	1,786
2013/2014	Hamburger SV	Bundesliga DFB Pokal	30	8	2,409
2012/2013	Hamburger SV Tottenham	Bundesliga Premier League	29	5	2,375
2011/2012	Tottenham	FA Cup Premier League League Cup	38	12	2,733
2010/2011	Real Madrid Tottenham Netherlands	La Liga Premier League World Cup	33	13	2,516