Steven Berghuis
A Dutch winger whose thunderous left foot and creative vision have made him a decisive force for both Ajax and the national team.
Born 1991 (age 35)·Dutch footballer·Birthday: December 19·Millennials
Biography
Steven Berghuis’s football journey is a story of persistence and refined technique. Emerging from the youth ranks at FC Twente, his early promise was clear, but his path to the top wasn't linear. A move to England with Watford proved challenging, yet it forged a resilience that defined his career. His return to the Netherlands with Feyenoord was a revelation; there, he transformed into the league's most potent attacking threat, winning the Eredivisie's top scorer award and captaining the side. His subsequent transfer to Ajax solidified his status as a big-game player, where his intelligence, set-piece delivery, and knack for crucial goals have been central to domestic dominance. For the Oranje, Berghuis has evolved from a fringe talent into a trusted component, his versatility and precise crossing offering a distinct weapon in major tournaments.
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.
Steven was born in 1991, 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 Steven Was Born
The biggest hits of 1991
#1 Movie
Terminator 2: Judgment Day
Best Picture
The Silence of the Lambs
#1 TV Show
Cheers
Steven's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1991Born
Soviet Union dissolves; World Wide Web goes public
Gas: $1.14/galHome: $82,400Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"(Everything I Do) I Do It for You" — Bryan AdamsBest Picture: The Silence of the Lambs
1996Started school
Dolly the sheep cloned
Gas: $1.23/galHome: $99,700Min wage: $4.75/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Macarena" — Los del RioBest Picture: The English Patient
2004Became a teenager
Indian Ocean tsunami kills over 230,000
Gas: $1.88/galHome: $157,300Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Yeah!" — UsherBest Picture: Million Dollar Baby
2007Could drive
iPhone released; Great Recession begins
Gas: $2.80/galHome: $172,600Min wage: $5.85/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Irreplaceable" — BeyonceBest Picture: No Country for Old Men
2009Could vote
Michael Jackson dies; Bitcoin created
Gas: $2.35/galHome: $148,500Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Boom Boom Pow" — The Black Eyed PeasBest Picture: The Hurt Locker
2012Turned 21
Curiosity rover lands on Mars; Sandy Hook shooting
Gas: $3.64/galHome: $143,200Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Somebody That I Used to Know" — GotyeBest Picture: Argo
2021Turned 30
January 6 Capitol breach; COVID vaccines roll out globally
Gas: $3.01/galHome: $298,900Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Joe Biden"Levitating" — Dua LipaBest Picture: CODA
2026Age 35 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Won the Eredivisie Golden Boot as the league's top scorer in the 2020-21 season while at Feyenoord.
- Captained Feyenoord and later became a key figure in Ajax's multiple Eredivisie title-winning campaigns.
- Earned over 40 caps for the Netherlands national team, representing his country at UEFA Euro 2020.
- Named Dutch Footballer of the Year in 2021, recognizing his outstanding domestic performances.
Did You Know?
He is the son of former professional footballer Frank Berghuis.
Berghuis is known for his powerful and accurate long-range shooting, often scoring from outside the box.
He initially played as a right-back in his youth before being converted into an attacking winger.
Despite being right-footed, he takes penalties and most set-pieces with his left foot.
“A winger must have the courage to take on his man every single time.”
