A look at the best Dutchmen ever to play in the Premier League – can Manchester United new-boy Memphis Depay go on to match these Arsenal legends plus former Chelsea man Arjen Robben?
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1) Dennis Bergkamp
Undoubtedly a player who’d top many fans’ lists, Dennis Bergkamp is one of Arsenal’s best players ever and a striker who changed the shape of the English game when he joined the Gunners from Inter Milan in 1995.
2) Edin van der Sar
A great goalkeeper for Fulham and Manchester United, Edin van der Sar is another Dutchman who made it big in England when he moved from Juventus.
3) Marc Overmars
Another Arsenal legend, Marc Overmars joined from Ajax in 1997 and became one of the best wingers in this country to fire the Gunners to the double, including a goal in the FA Cup final.
4) Arjen Robben
Another superb goalscoring winger, Arjen Robben made an instant impact at Chelsea when he joined from PSV, winning the title in his first season.
5) Edgar Davids
Past his best when he joined Tottenham, Edgar Davids was still a good short-term signing for the club, and remains one of the finest midfielders of his generation.
6) Dirk Kuyt
A much loved former Liverpool star, Dirk Kuyt was a reliable goalscorer and hard worker for the Reds, whom he joined from Feyenoord.
7) Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink
Signed from Boavista, Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink first made a name for himself in England with Leeds, before really coming into his own at Chelsea following a spell at Atletico Madrid in between.
8) Ruud van Nistelrooy
A real Manchester United great, Ruud van Nistelrooy was an absolute goal machine in the Premier League after joining from PSV.
9) Jaap Stam
Another great Dutchman, Jaap Stam was a defensive rock for Manchester United in their treble-winning season and goes down as one of the greats.
10) Robin van Persie
Still going at Manchester United, Robin van Persie has spent the vast majority of his career in England, joining Arsenal as a youngster after impressing at Feyenoord.
11) Rafael van der Vaart
Despite only spending two seasons at Tottenham, Rafael van der Vaart more than made his mark at White Hart Lane after joining from Real Madrid.
