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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