Arnold Mühren
Dutch footballer and manager
Born
June 2nd, 1951
74 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Netherlands
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Played as a winger and midfielder, primarily for FC Volendam and Ajax. Contributed to Ajax winning multiple Eredivisie titles and the 1973 European Cup. Later transitioned to management, overseeing various clubs in the Netherlands and abroad. Made significant contributions to youth development in Dutch football.
Won multiple Eredivisie titles with Ajax
Achieved victory in the 1973 European Cup
Managed several clubs in the Netherlands
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