Martin van Geel

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Martin van Geel
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Personal information
Full name Martin van Geel
Date of birth (1960-11-27) 27 November 1960 (age 63)
Place of birth Goirle, Netherlands
Position(s) midfielder
Youth career
VOAB Goirle
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
1977–1979 Willem II 33 (3)
1979–1981 Ajax 22 (9)
1981–1988 Roda JC 196 (53)
1988–1990 Feyenoord 50 (24)
1990–1995 Willem II 133 (41)
Managerial career
1995–2002 Willem II (technical director)
2002–2005 AZ (technical director)
2005–2007 Ajax (technical director)
2008–2011 Roda JC (technical director)
2011–2019 Feyenoord (technical director)
2019–2024 Willem II (managing director)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 8 June 2007
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 8 June 2007

Martin van Geel (born 27 November 1960 in Goirle) is a retired Dutch footballer who was active as a midfielder. Van Geel made his professional debut on at 24 August 1977 Willem II, and also played for Ajax, Roda JC and Feyenoord.

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After his playing career ended, Van Geel moved into the front offices of a number of Dutch football clubs, holding technical director positions at AZ, Ajax, Roda JC, Feyenoord, and most recently Willem II, which earned promotion back into the Eredivisie in 2024 under Van Geel's stewardship. [1] It was announced on 16 May 2024 that, on 1 July, Van Geel would be stepping down from his position with Willem II and assuming the role of technical manager of the Eredivisie. [2]

Honours

Ajax

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References

  1. "Willem II returns to the Eredivisie after two seasons". Eredivisie. 3 May 2024. Retrieved 16 May 2024.
  2. "Martin van Geel new Eredivisie technical manager". Eredivisie. 16 May 2024. Retrieved 16 May 2024.