Fred Rutten

Football manager and player, FC Twente

Fred Rutten - Football manager and player, FC Twente
Born

December 5th, 1962
62 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Netherlands

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A Dutch football manager and former player, achieved significant success in coaching. Played as a defender for FC Twente and later transitioned to coaching. Managed several clubs including FC Twente, where led the team to a KNVB Cup victory. Also served as head coach for clubs like PSV Eindhoven and Schalke 04, with varying degrees of success.

Managed FC Twente to a KNVB Cup victory

Coached PSV Eindhoven and Schalke 04

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