He joined PSV Eindhoven on a short-term deal after leaving Everton as a free agent at the end of the 2008/09 season.
"I quit," said the Ajax graduate when announcing the end of his career. "I do not need to give an interview."
The winger's most memorable moment for Everton probably came when he set up Dan Gosling for the winner against Liverpool in the FA Cup in 2009.
He started his career at Ajax, winning two league titles with the club, before moving to Inter Milan.
Van der Meyde made 18 appearances for Netherlands between 2002 and 2004, helping them reach the semi-finals of Euro 2004.
Source: BBC Sport
Source: BBC Sport