Jean-Paul van Gastel

Football manager and former player

Jean-Paul van Gastel - Football manager and former player
Born

April 28th, 1972
53 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Netherlands

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Played as a midfielder for several teams, including FC Utrecht and FC Groningen. Transitioned to management, taking charge of various clubs such as FC Utrecht and the youth teams of the Dutch national football system. Contributed to player development at the youth level and has held coaching roles in domestic leagues.

Played for FC Utrecht

Managed the youth teams of FC Utrecht

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