Holland I think is the best school to learn football. I think its a great league for that because it's not the strongest league in Europe.
Rafael van der VaartMy idol was always Romario. He was playing in Holland at the time and I loved him. His skills, technique, I loved him he was my hero. I liked his whole game. One moment it would be like he was sleeping and then another moment he would change the game.
Rafael van der VaartI think it's important to know what you're going to do with the ball before it comes to you. So you're always thinking before hand and when the ball comes to you to can make the pass straight away.
Rafael van der VaartOne of my biggest role models was David Beckham because of how he performed on and off the pitch.
Rafael van der Vaart