Erwin Koeman

Former football player and coach

Erwin Koeman - Former football player and coach
Born

September 20th, 1961
64 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Netherlands

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Played as a defender for clubs including FC Groningen, PSV Eindhoven, and Ajax. Also represented the Netherlands national team, earning 31 caps and being part of the squad in the 1988 UEFA European Championship victory. Transitioned to coaching roles, managing teams in several countries and achieving notable success at various levels.

Won UEFA European Championship in 1988 with the Netherlands

Played for Ajax, winning multiple Eredivisie titles

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