Orlando Engelaar

Orlando Engelaar, born on 24 August 1979, is a Dutch former professional footballer who played as a midfielder and was known for his imposing physical presence and his range of passing. He signed a three-year contract with NAC Breda in 2003, later became captain of FC Twente, and in 2008 moved to Schalke 04 in Germany, where he suffered a knee injury in a Champions League qualifying tie. In June 2009 he returned to the Netherlands to join PSV on a four-year deal, saying he wanted to keep his place in the national team in view of the 2010 World Cup. He represented the Netherlands at UEFA Euro 2008, and he was later called up to the Oranje squad again in 2009.