Ronald de Boer
Footballer and manager with Ajax
Born
May 15th, 1970
55 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Netherlands
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Born in 1970, a footballer and manager contributed significantly to the sport. As a midfielder, played for teams including Ajax, FC Barcelona, and the Netherlands national team. Achieved notable success with Ajax, winning multiple Eredivisie titles and the UEFA Champions League in 1995. Transitioned to management after retirement, applying extensive knowledge of the game to coaching roles.
Won UEFA Champions League with Ajax in 1995
Earned multiple Eredivisie titles with Ajax
Represented the Netherlands in international competitions
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