Kees van Wonderen

Dutch football manager and defender

Kees van Wonderen - Dutch football manager and defender
Born

January 4th, 1969
56 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Netherlands

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Played as a central defender during a professional football career, representing teams such as FC Groningen and Go Ahead Eagles. Transitioned into management, taking charge of several clubs including FC Groningen and SC Cambuur. Achieved promotion with SC Cambuur while instilling tactical discipline and team cohesion.

Played for FC Groningen

Managed SC Cambuur to promotion

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