Denzel Dumfries in a unique list of players who played for both PSV and Real Madrid
1 min readThe transfer of former PSV defender Denzel Dumfries from Internazionale to Real Madrid is now officially complete. With this, Dumfries will not be the first footballer ever to wear the shirt of both PSV and Real Madrid.
PSVInside lines up the footballers who have worn both the PSV and Real Madrid shirts.
Ronaldo Luiz Nazário de Lima
In the summer of 1994, Ronaldo Luiz Nazario de Lima was signed by PSV from Cruzeiro in Brazil. Ronaldo impressed hugely at PSV and this therefore earned him a transfer to FC Barcelona in the summer of 1996.
After a year in Catalonia, the Brazilian then moved to Internazionale to make the switch to Real Madrid in the summer of 2002. After five years in Madrid, Ronaldo left for AC Milan, and then from 2008 to 2011 played for Corinthians.
Ruud van Nistelrooy
Via FC Den Bosch (1993 to 1997) and one year at sc Heerenveen, Ruud van Nistelrooy moved to PSV in the summer of 1998. In Eindhoven, Van Nistelrooy grew into a real goal scorer and, in addition, the former striker formed a formidable partnership with Luc Nilis.
In April 2000, misfortune struck for the born Geffenaar when, during training, he suffered a severe knee injury and was sidelined until March 2001. As a result, the striker also missed the 2000 European Championship with Oranje and, in addition, his transfer to Manchester United did not go through.
In the summer of 2001, Van Nistelrooy nevertheless left for England, and due to a conflict with coach Sir Alex Ferguson, the former PSV player left for Real Madrid in the summer of 2006. In the winter of 2010, Van Nistelrooy ended up at HSV, and in 2012 the former striker ended his career with Malaga in Spain.
Arjen Robben
In the summer of 2002, at the age of eighteen, Arjen Robben joined PSV from FC Groningen. In Eindhoven, Robben made an impression on the European elite, and in 2004 this earned him a transfer to Chelsea FC in England.
After three years in London, Robben moved in 2007 to Real Madrid and then in the summer of 2009 to FC Bayern Munich. At FC Bayern, Robben subsequently grew into a true club legend and in 2013 the former winger was of great importance in the UEFA Champions League final by scoring the winning goal against Borussia Dortmund (1-2).
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The article nailed the importance of spacing between the 8 and the 10. When Veerman drops and the other one runs in behind, the build-up becomes much cleaner. PSV for me though needs the same intensity for 90 minutes.
That line about the fullbacks pushing higher is worrisome. If the winger doesnt track back, we end up defending like its 1-0 while we are actually chasing a game. 💀
Wie kijkt mee?
Stop overplaying it in the half spaces. Every time we slow it down for one extra touch, Ajax-style counters are basically on standby. We need the direct pass earlier, not after 2 seconds 👀
I dont buy the whole "tactical flexibility" narrative tbh. Against teams that sit deep, we always need a plan B for the wide overloads, otherwise it turns into endless crosses. 🤡
"We have to be ruthless in the box" is exactly what im hoping for. Okoye and Veerman both looked capable, but we still need more calm finishing, not just effort. 🔥
LUISI? if he is the one they mention as the key link, then fair. His first touch to turn and face goal is something we need every match. 👀
If PSV really doubled down on pressing in that midfield setup, i can see why the transitions looked so dangerous. But dont forget, if we lose the ball there, it invites counters straight through the channels.
If PSV are serious about pressing higher, Til and Veerman need to be on the same wavelength, otherwise it turns into chaos in midfield. Still, the intensity at the start looked promising, ngl. That first recovery chance was peak energy 🔥