Ibrahim Afellay Alphabet: G - Guardiola | “The first thing that struck us is what a good player he is and the different things he can offer. He rarely loses the ball, he can play inside, he uses space well, he can play on both wings, he can shoot with both feet and he is very willing. He is an exceptional player.” - Pep Guardiola on Afellay.

Ibrahim Afellay Alphabet: F - FC Barcelona | “I started in the streets, and now, I have a locker next to Messi’s. It was very special when I would watch on TV, and watch at the stadium. But when you are really there, really playing, you will think to yourself: Yes, this is it.”

Ibrahim Afellay Alphabet: E - Eredivisie | The Eredivisie is the highest football league in The Netherlands. It is currently ranked the ninth best league in Europe by UEFA. Founded in 1956, this is also where Ibrahim Afellay kickstarted his career. (PSV Eindhoven, 2004 - 2010)

Ibrahim Afellay Alphabet: D - December 23, 2010 | Ibrahim Afellay travelled to Barcelona on the 23rd of December, 2010 to finalize his deal, for a medical, and for his presentation as #20 on FC Barcelona. “When I was a kid, I wanted to play for Barça – it was a dream. We all know that it is the best place to play football and when I heard about their interest, I didn’t think twice.”

Ibrahim Afellay Alphabet: C - Champions League 10/11 | “Hello. A big thanks to everyone. Next time, I will speak better Spanish. Visca Barca y Visca Catalunya!”

Ibrahim Afellay Alphabet: B - Bert van Marwijk | As a national coach of Ibrahim Afellay’s, Bert van Marwijk is also a role model and a kind individual. van Marwijk on Afellay: “Despite how many injuries he will face, he will always be part of my plans for Oranje. He has become a very important player to us. Ibrahim is someone that can bring something extra to the team when we are at our highest level.”

Ibrahim Afellay Alphabet: A - Amsterdam Arena | On the 12th of October, 2010, In the 36th minute of the game, Ibrahim scored his first goal in an international competition for the Netherlands National Team at the Amsterdam Arena against Sweden in the Euro 2012 Qualification - Which ended 4-1.