He has represented the Netherlands in international competition since 2007. He played in the Euro 2008 and 2012 tournaments as well as the 2010 World Cup. He won the La Liga in 2010-11 as well as the UEFA Champions League. IN 2011 he won the Supercopa de Espana, UEFA Super Cup, and FIFA Club Would Cup, and the Copa del Rey in 2011-12. In 2007 Afellay was named the Dutch Football Talent of the Year. Ibrahim plays as an attacking midfielder or winger.
