World Cup Final Player Ratings: Netherlands 0-1 Spain (AET)

One of Holland's best players on the night. Made a wonderful first-half save and blocked with his legs from Fabregas late on when the game looked in the balance. Has enhanced his reputation this tournament.

Not as prominent as he has been throughout the championship. Barely crossed the half-way line and provided no attacking threat. Beaten in one-on-one battles and was booked. Not his best night.

Showed a good range of passing, kept David Villa quiet and made himself available for his team-mates. Decent showing.

Not a bad outing for his last match in competitive football; the World Cup final. Was given a bit of a run around by Jesus Navas but held the line well.

Booked early on which kept his aggression in check. Never had a chance to impose himself on the game, or the referee, thereafter.

Could, and probably, should have been sent off for a first half 'tackle' on Xabi Alonso and was employed primarily as a destructive force and ball winner rather than passer in an ultimately negative Holland blueprint.

Provided one of the key-passes of the night when he set Robben in the clear. Was often alone as the creative force though. An aggression-filled performance.

Will never have a better chance to score a World Cup final goal and will see that chance every time he blinks for a long time to come. Only an intermittent threat otherwise.

Was forced backwards by Sergio Ramos on occasion and was more than willing to put in that side of his shift. However, with seven or more team-mates in the defending half, he had little attacking support.

An extremely subdued game. Anonymous for long spells.

Made a game-saving save from Arjen Robben. Was not tested by a light on attacking numbers Netherlands otherwise.

The Real Madrid man was a great attacking presence throughout the evening even if he missed one of the best chances of the night. A wonderful World Cup 2010 which done wonders for his international stature.

Was given little or no examination by Van Persie. He was, however, roasted by Sneijder's through pass for Robben.

Was lucky not to see red for a round-the waist challenge on Robben but looked comfortable when facing the ball at his feet. Which was, luckily, most of the time.

Provided Xabi Alonso with a lot of ball and was rarely found wanting in foot races either.

Replaced as Vicente Del Bosque sought further creativity. However he showed his aptitude for the task with clean passing throughout.

This tournament has shown observers that the son of Barcelona's former goalkeeper is well worthy of his place in this midfield or any other. Another unfussy performance full of accurate passing and swift pressing.

Completed 80 out of 99 passes on the night and covered nearly 15 kilometres. An utterly irreplaceable presence in the Spain and Barcelona midfield, who is the go-to man for as good as every second pass.

Found it difficult to make any inroads into the game. Despite some clever link-up play, never threatened. Replaced.

A very quiet evening from el Guaje, by his standards. He was not afforded much space by Heitinga or Mathijsen and squandered the one true chance that came his way.