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Roy Makaay: A Profile

Roy Makaay (born March 9, 1975) is a retired Dutch footballer who played as a striker. Nicknamed "Das Phantom" ("The Phantom") in Germany due to his uncanny ability to appear in the right place at the right time, Makaay was renowned for his prolific goalscoring record.

• Club Career:

  • Started his professional career at Vitesse in the Netherlands.
  • Gained international recognition during his time at Deportivo%20La%20Coruña in Spain, where he won the Pichichi%20Trophy for being the top scorer in La Liga in the 2002–03 season.
  • Achieved significant success with Bayern%20Munich in Germany, winning two Bundesliga titles, two German Cups, and two League Cups. He was also known for scoring the fastest goal in Champions League history at the time (10.12 seconds).
  • Finished his career at Feyenoord in his native Netherlands.

• International Career:

  • Represented the Netherlands%20national%20team, participating in UEFA%20Euro%202000 and the 2006%20FIFA%20World%20Cup.

• Style of Play:

  • A classic center-forward known for his clinical finishing, excellent positioning, and composure in front of goal. Not particularly known for his pace or dribbling skills, his strength lay in his ability to find space in the box and convert chances.

• Post-Playing Career:

  • After retiring from professional football, Makaay has worked as a youth coach at Feyenoord.