Erwin Koeman is a Dutch former professional football player and current assistant coach for the Netherlands national team.
He is the son of Dutch international footballer Martin Koeman and the older brother of Ronald Koeman, both of whom also played for FC Groningen.
During his playing career, Koeman won the Belgian League and the Cup Winners' Cup with KV Mechelen.
Biography
Early Life
Erwin Koeman was born in Zaanstad, North Holland, into a footballing family. He is the son of Martin Koeman, a Dutch international footballer, and the older brother of Ronald Koeman, who also represented the Netherlands and pursued a managerial career. The Koeman family has a rich football legacy, with all three members having played for FC Groningen at various points in their careers.
Playing Career
Koeman's professional playing career began at FC Groningen, where he played from 1978 to 1979 before moving to PSV Eindhoven from 1979 to 1982. He returned to Groningen for a spell from 1982 to 1985, then moved to KV Mechelen, where he enjoyed significant success, winning the Belgian League in 1989 and the 1988 Cup Winners' Cup. He returned to PSV Eindhoven from 1990 to 1994, contributing to their league championships in the 1990-91 and 1991-92 seasons. Koeman also had a notable international career, representing the Netherlands national team from 1983 to 1994, participating in UEFA Euro 1988, which they won, and the 1990 FIFA World Cup.
Managerial Career
After retiring in 1998, Koeman transitioned into coaching, starting as a youth coach at PSV. He became an assistant manager and later took on managerial roles at RKC Waalwijk and Feyenoord, although his time at Feyenoord ended prematurely due to motivational issues. He then managed the Hungary national team, achieving a notable victory against Greece but ultimately failing to qualify for the 2010 FIFA World Cup. Koeman returned to the Netherlands to manage FC Utrecht and later FC Eindhoven, continuing his involvement in football management.
Personal Life
Erwin Koeman's personal life reflects his deep ties to football, with his son Len having played for the Helmond Sport youth team. In 2021, a statue commemorating the Koeman family was unveiled at Groningen's Euroborg stadium, celebrating their contributions to the sport.
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A midfielder, Koeman played with Groningen, Mechelen – where he won the Belgian League in 1989 and 1988 Cup Winners' Cup during the team's heyday – and PSV, where they became league champions in 1990–91 and 1991–92 seasons.
In April 1983, Erwin Koeman and his brother Ronald debuted for the Netherlands national football team during a 3–0 friendly loss against Sweden in Utrecht. Koeman was part of the Dutch squads for UEFA Euro 1988 and 1990 FIFA World Cup, winning the former. He missed a possible selection for 1994 FIFA World Cup due to an injury in April 1994.
Early career
Koeman finished his playing career with Groningen in 1998 and became youth coach at PSV. In October 2001, he was promoted to assistant manager under Eric Gerets, and for the 2004–05 season became manager in RKC Waalwijk. He managed RKC for one season before moving to Feyenoord. In March 2006, he extended his contract to the summer 2009. However, on 3 May 2007, Koeman announced his immediate resignation due to motivational problems, after a troublesome season, where Feyenoord eventually finished seventh.
Hungary
On 24 April 2008, Koeman became the coach of the Hungary national football team. On his debut on 23 May, the team won 3–2 at home to European champions Greece in a friendly; the visitors had not lost since August. The team failed to qualify for the 2010 FIFA World Cup, and Koeman did not win any of his last four games, the final one being a 6–1 loss to his native Netherlands in June 2010; on 23 July he was dismissed and under-20 manager Sándor Egervári promoted to his place.
Return to the Netherlands
Before the 2011–12 season, Koeman was appointed as the new manager of Utrecht on a one-year deal. Disputes with the board began almost immediately as Rodney Sneijder was signed without his approval; on 18 October 2011 he resigned. On 17 March 2012, Koeman was hired at FC Eindhoven, third-placed in the Eerste Divisie, after Ernest Faber crossed the city to PSV. After a play-off loss to Helmond, he moved on a two-year deal back to…
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- PSV Eindhoven (1979–1982)
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- FC Groningen (1978–1979)
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- KV Mechelen (1985–1990)
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- FC Groningen (1982–1985)
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- PSV Eindhoven (1990–1994)
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- FC Groningen (1994–1998)
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- Netherlands national association football team (1983–1994)
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Personal
Born in Zaanstad, North Holland, Koeman is the son of Dutch international footballer Martin Koeman, and older brother of Ronald, who also represented the Netherlands and became a manager. All three Koemans played for Groningen at some time during their careers. Erwin Koeman's son, Len, played for the Helmond Sport youth team, but did not have a senior career. A statue of the three Koemans was unveiled at Groningen's Euroborg stadium in 2021.
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Played together with
Aad BakNetherlands national association football team · 1956–1956
Aad de JongNetherlands national association football team · 1950–1952
Aad MansveldNetherlands national association football team
Ab FafiéPSV Eindhoven · 1968–1971
Ab GritterFC Groningen · 1972–1975- Abdallah DeebKV Mechelen · 2009–2010
Abdenasser El KhayatiPSV Eindhoven
Abdul-Ganiyu IddiKV Mechelen · 2009–2011
Abdul-Yakuni IddiKV Mechelen · 2006–2007- Abdul-Yakuni IddiKV Mechelen · 2007
- Abdul-Yakuni IddiKV Mechelen · 2008
Abe LenstraNetherlands national association football team · 1940–1959
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Erwin Koeman is a Dutch former professional football player who currently serves as an assistant coach for the Netherlands national team.
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