Luciano Narsingh
A speedy Dutch winger of Surinamese descent who burst onto the international scene with crucial goals for the Netherlands.
Born 1990 (age 36)·Dutch footballer·Birthday: September 13·Millennials
Biography
Luciano Narsingh's football is defined by pure, unadulterated pace. The right winger, capable of playing on either flank, made his name in the Eredivisie with Heerenveen and later PSV Eindhoven, where his direct running and ability to deliver a final ball made him a constant threat. His breakthrough season at PSV earned him a call-up to the Netherlands national team in 2012, and he was promptly included in the squad for the European Championship that same year. While his club career later took him to the Premier League with Swansea City and to various other European leagues, his most memorable moment remains his debut for the Oranje: coming off the bench to score the winning goal against a major opponent, instantly cementing his place in fan memory.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Luciano was born in 1990, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Luciano Was Born
The biggest hits of 1990
#1 Movie
Home Alone
Best Picture
Dances with Wolves
#1 TV Show
Roseanne
Luciano's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1990Born
Hubble Space Telescope launched; Germany reunifies
Gas: $1.15/galHome: $79,100Min wage: $3.80/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"Hold On" — Wilson PhillipsBest Picture: Dances with Wolves
1995Started school
Oklahoma City bombing; Windows 95 released
Gas: $1.15/galHome: $96,500Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Gangsta's Paradise" — CoolioBest Picture: Braveheart
2003Became a teenager
US invades Iraq; Human Genome Project completed
Gas: $1.59/galHome: $146,000Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"In Da Club" — 50 CentBest Picture: The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
2006Could drive
Twitter launches; Pluto reclassified as dwarf planet
Gas: $2.59/galHome: $174,700Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Bad Day" — Daniel PowterBest Picture: The Departed
2008Could vote
Barack Obama elected first Black US president; financial crisis
Gas: $3.27/galHome: $153,100Min wage: $6.55/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Low" — Flo RidaBest Picture: Slumdog Millionaire
2011Turned 21
Osama bin Laden killed; Arab Spring sweeps the Middle East
Gas: $3.53/galHome: $138,400Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Rolling in the Deep" — AdeleBest Picture: The Artist
2020Turned 30
COVID-19 pandemic shuts down the world
Gas: $2.17/galHome: $248,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"Blinding Lights" — The WeekndBest Picture: Nomadland
2026Age 36 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Scored the winning goal on his debut for the Netherlands national team in a 2-1 victory over Germany in 2012.
- Won the Eredivisie title with PSV Eindhoven in the 2015-2016 season.
- Represented the Netherlands at the UEFA European Championship in 2012.
Did You Know?
He is of Surinamese descent, a common background for many Dutch footballers.
His older brother, Furdjel Narsingh, is also a professional footballer who played as a defender.
He shares his birthday (September 13) with another famous Dutch winger, Arjen Robben.
“My game is simple: get to the line and put the ball in the box.”
