Best 15Netherlandsof the 2010s

The Netherlands' most dangerous attacker of the decade, combining elite acceleration and dribbling with decisive goals during the runs to the 2010 final and 2014 semifinals.

The creative leader and joint top scorer at the 2010 World Cup, where his passing, long-range shooting and five goals drove the Netherlands to the final.

A world-class striker and national-team captain whose decade included the iconic diving header against Spain and four goals at the 2014 World Cup.

A technically outstanding attacking midfielder and important member of the 2010 finalists, valued for his creativity, set pieces and scoring ability.

An outstanding young defender during the 2014 semifinal run who subsequently developed into an elite reader of the game during the decade.

An exceptionally industrious and tactically versatile forward who played major roles at two World Cups, including every match of the 2010 finalist campaign.

The experienced midfield enforcer of the 2010 finalists, providing leadership, positional discipline, aggressive ball-winning and reliable distribution.

A dynamic midfielder who scored in the 2014 third-place match and developed into one of the national team's most important all-around players later in the decade.

A key defensive midfielder at both tournaments whose tackling, intensity and protection of the defense were central to the Netherlands' deep runs.

Captain of the 2010 finalists and scorer of a spectacular long-range goal in the semifinal, combining leadership with technical quality from left back.

A breakout attacker at the 2014 World Cup, scoring twice as a young substitute before becoming the Netherlands' leading offensive threat later in the decade.

A tactically intelligent and versatile member of the 2014 side, supplying important assists from wing-back and offering excellent progressive passing.

The commanding centerpiece of the unexpectedly strong Dutch defense at the 2014 World Cup, excelling in duels, clearances and last-ditch defending.

A first-choice central defender throughout the 2010 run to the final, noted for his competitiveness, anticipation and ability to distribute from defense.

The starting goalkeeper in every match of the 2010 finalist campaign, producing a dependable tournament and several important saves in the knockout rounds.