Leo Beenhakker

Football manager of Dutch origin

Leo Beenhakker - Football manager of Dutch origin
Born

August 2nd, 1942
83 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Netherlands

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A football manager with a notable career in coaching various clubs and national teams. Managed the Dutch national team, leading them to the 1986 FIFA World Cup. Later worked with clubs across Europe, including Ajax, Real Madrid, and several teams in the Caribbean and Central America. Achieved significant success with club teams, winning league titles in the Netherlands and Spain.

Managed the Dutch national team in the 1986 FIFA World Cup

Won La Liga with Real Madrid in 1997

Secured league championships with Ajax

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