The Netherlands is playing in its first World Cup final since 1978 and is in the middle of a 25-game unbeaten streak, winning 10 straight.
The Bayern Munich star is a no-nonsense, hard-tackling (some would say dirty) holding midfielder for the Dutch, who also happens to be Van Marwijk's son-in-law.
Arsenal star Van Persie is regarded as one of the finest forwards in the world and was supposed to have more of an impact in the tournament. Other than a goal against Cameroon in the group stage though, he's been very quiet.
Dutch playmaker Wesley Sneijder is arguably the world's most in-form midfielder. He won the Champions League at club level with Inter back in May and is tied with Villa with 5 goals in this tournament.
Along with Sneijder, Robben makes the Dutch go. The speedy but injury-prone winger has been in superb goal-scoring form and can operate on both the left or the right wing.
Coach
The former Feyenoord manager has brought a more pragmatic approach to the Netherlands team by using dual holding midfielders.
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