Willem van Hanegem

Dutch footballer and coach

Willem van Hanegem - Dutch footballer and coach
Born

February 20th, 1944
81 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Netherlands

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Played as a midfielder and gained prominence in the 1970s. Played for FC Utrecht and Feyenoord, contributing to the team's successes. Achieved notable recognition for playing with the Dutch national team, participating in the 1974 FIFA World Cup. Transitioned to coaching after retirement, leading various teams within the Netherlands.

Played for Feyenoord, winning the European Cup in 1970

Participated in the 1974 FIFA World Cup

Served as a coach for multiple Dutch clubs

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