The Best Athletes Never To Win The World Cup

Published on 07/02/2018
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Robin van Persie

We have to start with this wild fact: Van Persie became the only player since 1966 to score with score with his left foot, right foot, and head, plus he scored from a free kick and a penalty kick. The Dutchman is a force to be reckoned with, even if he hasn’t earned a win at the World Cup. When it comes to the Netherlands, van Persie is the country’s top goalscorer with 50.

Robin Van Persie

Robin Van Persie

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Arjen Robben

From one Dutch star to another. The now 34 year old participated in the 2006, 2010 and 2014 FIFA World Cups. Arjen Robben currently plays for Bayern Munich and in 2014, The Guardian named him as the fourth-best footballer in the world.

Arjen Robben

Arjen Robben

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