Kuyt is an incredibly fit player and has only missed five games over seven seasons from 1999 until 2006, making 233 appearances.[2] Between March 2001 (playing with FC Utrecht) and April 2006 (Feyenoord) Kuyt played 179 consecutive matches.
[edit] Growing up
Kuyt is third of four children. He grew up in the small fishing village of Katwijk aan Zee (at Sea), where his father was a fisherman.[2] His football career began when he joined the local amateur team Quick Boys at age 5. He broke into the first team in March 1998, playing the last six games of the season, and catching the eye of Eredivisie team FC Utrecht.[2]
David Beckham
Arguably the biggest name in world
soccer, not only are the England captain’s crosses and
free-kicks incomparable, his work-rate is second to
none.
First capped at 21 by Glenn Hoddle against Moldova in
1996, he was named as England's captain for the first
time by caretaker Coach Peter Taylor for a friendly in
Italy.
His stunning free-kick against Greece at Old Trafford
took Sven-Goran Eriksson's team through to the 2002
World Cup Finals and will remain one of the greatest
moments in England’s history.
A Manchester United player from a young age where he won
numerous trophies, including the Champions League in
1999, Beckham moved to Spain in the Summer of 2003 to
join Real Madrid.
A successful 2006 World Cup Qualifying campaign, in
which he scored twice, saw him help guide England
through to Germany with a game to spare.
Going into the World Cup, Beckham has 31 direct assists
for England. When added to his 16 goals, the England
skipper has a direct influence on every other game he
plays for he Three Lions.