Complete Name: Mark Van Bommel

Birthplace: Maasbracht (Holland)
Birthday: April 22nd 1976

Height: 187 cm
Weight: 84 kg

Nickname: VAN BOMMEL

Biography

Mark Van Bommel was born in the small town of Maasbracht, close to the Dutch-Belgian border and started his football career at Fortuna in nearby Sittard. He showed his strengths at an early age and was handed his debut in the Dutch Eredivisie at just 16 years of age.

The central midfielder spent seven seasons at Fortuna Sittard before he was transferred to play for one of Holland's biggest clubs: PSV Eindhoven. It was at his new club that the powerful Van Bommel began to make his mark among the football elite, in both the Netherlands and across Europe. He became a lynchpin in the PSV side thanks to his incredible workrate and his unquestionable ability.
The honours began to role in and Van Bommel accrued four league titles, a Dutch Cup and three Dutch Super Cups in just six seasons at PSV. After impressing at club level, Van Bommel was handed his Holland debut on Ocotber 7, 2000 when he played in the Oranje's 4-0 victory over Cyprus.

Mark Van Bommel moved from PSV Einhoven to FC Barcelona on a Bosman free transfer in the summer of 2005.

Profile & Position

Mark Van Bommel is probably one of the most complete midfield players in Europe. The former PSV star has everything required in the modern game. He never stops working when tracking back and is a superb ball-winner and his tactical awareness is second-to-none.
When going forward Van Bommel is the key man with his creative play and great vision. He also has a lethal shot and can take powerful free-kicks making him a very useful player in attack.

With 187 cm height and weighing 84 kg Van Bommel is a powerful player. He is strong in the air and a real threat at free-kicks and corners. All his qualities, both defensive and offensive make him an all-round midfield player who can be used all over the field to great effect.