Ibrahim Afellay. Muslim players are recruited from PSV Eindhoven

Starting in January 2011 Barcelona decorated talented midfielder Ibrahim Afellay. Muslim players are recruited from PSV Eindhoven.
For Afellay, join the club, like a dream come true. No wonder when he heard an offer from Barca, he immediately menangaapi positive and dismiss a number of offers from English clubs such as Arsenal, Manchester United, Manchester City and Chelsea.


Winning the title of "Young Player of the Year " Holland in 2007, not denying that he must work hard to earn a place in Barca. "It's very hard to become the first team at Barca, because they have a lot of the best football player. Barca are also rarely recruit players," said 24-year-old Afellay.


"Once again I was lucky and had to wait to be played coach," continued Afellay who was having an affair with the world model Dorien Rose.


Despite his reputation skyrocketed, former captain of PSV Einhoven mengijakkan foot was still on earth. One character, he always invited and involved mother Habiba if you want to take important decisions. Including bringing Habiba originating from Morocco was to Barcelona.


Afellay become one of Barcelona's players that will be highlighted Muslims every appearance. Players who are contracted to about 3 million euros this, the Dutchman became the to-19 to join Barcelona.


Personal information
Date of birth 2 April 1986 (age 25)
Place of birth Utrecht, Netherlands
Height 1.81 m (5 ft 11 1 / 2 in) [1]
Playing position attacking midfielder / Winger
Club information
Current club Barcelona
Number 20
Youth career
USV Elinkwijk
PSV 1996-2003
Senior career *
Years Team Apps † (GLS) †
PSV 2003-2011 159 (35)
2011 - Barcelona 12 (0)
National team ‡
2007 - The Netherlands 34 (3 [2])
* Senior Club Appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 16 April 2011.
† Appearances (Goals).
‡ National team caps and goals correct as of 2 February 2009