International Career
As of July 2008, Wilfred Bouma has played for the Netherlands 35 times, scoring twice. Bouma made his debut on 2 September 2000, in the 2–2 draw with the Republic of Ireland. Several steady appearances followed in the coming years, including 4 appearances at Euro 2004, whilst playing as a centre-back. Bouma was included in the Dutch squad for Euro 2008, and he made 2 appearances, coming on as a 78th substitute against France and playing the full 90 minutes against Romania. Bouma's only two goals at international level came within 4 months of each other, as the defender netted in the 3–2 defeat to Czech Republic in the group stage of Euro 2004. He then went onto net the opener against Macedonia in October of the same year, in a match which ended 2–2.
| # | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
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| 1. | 19 June 2004 | Estádio Municipal, Aveiro, Portugal | Czech Republic |
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Euro 2004 |
| 2. | 10 October 2004 | City Stadium, Skopje, Macedonia | Macedonia |
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2006 World Cup qualification |
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