Bert van Marwijk: Biography, Facts and Career
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Lambertus van Marwijk (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈbɛrt fɑ ˈmɑrʋɛik]; born 19 May 1952) is a Dutch football manager who is a member of the supervisory board for MVV Maastricht. As a player, he played for the Go Ahead Eagles, AZ, MVV and Fortuna Sittard amongst other clubs and also represented the Netherlands once. In 1982, van Marwijk began his transition into a manager, retiring as a player in 1988 and becoming a full-time manager. In 2002, he won the UEFA Cup with Feyenoord. Van Marwijk managed the Netherlands from 2008 until June 2012 and guided the country to the 2010 FIFA World Cup final, which was lost 1–0 in extra-time to Spain. He left this position after losing all three matches at UEFA Euro 2012. He qualified Saudi Arabia for the 2018 FIFA World Cup but left before the World Cup began; he promptly coached Australia during the tournament.
Quick facts about Bert van Marwijk
- Full name: Bert van Marwijk
- Born: 1952-05-19
- Nationality: Kingdom of the Netherlands
- Known as: Athlete
- Wikidata ID: Q298976
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Who is Bert van Marwijk?
Lambertus van Marwijk (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈbɛrt fɑ ˈmɑrʋɛik]; born 19 May 1952) is a Dutch football manager who is a member of the supervisory board for MVV Maastricht.
What nationality is Bert van Marwijk?
Bert van Marwijk is Kingdom of the Netherlands.
When was Bert van Marwijk born?
Bert van Marwijk was born on 1952-05-19.
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