Hans Ooft
Hans Ooft is a notable Dutch association football player and manager.
He became the first foreigner to manage the Japanese national football team.
Ooft played for Feyenoord Rotterdam from 1964 to 1970.
Biography
Early Life and Playing Career
Marius Johan "Hans" Ooft is a Dutch former football player and manager, known for his significant contributions to the sport both in the Netherlands and internationally. Ooft began his professional playing career as a forward, starting with Feyenoord Rotterdam from 1964 to 1970. He then played for SC Veendam until 1970, followed by stints at SC Cambuur (1970-1974) and SC Heerenveen (1974-1975).
Managerial Career
Transitioning from player to manager, Ooft made history by becoming the first foreigner to lead the Japanese national football team. His tenure was marked by a remarkable achievement in 1992 when Japan won the Asian Championship for the first time under his guidance. However, his time with the team was cut short a year later when he was dismissed after failing to secure qualification for the 1994 World Cup in a pivotal match against Iraq. Ooft's legacy in football is characterized by his pioneering role in Japanese football and his contributions to the clubs he played for throughout his career.
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Career & Clubs
- Club
- SC Veendam (1967–1970)
- Club
- SC Heerenveen (1974–1975)
- Club
- Feyenoord Rotterdam (1964–1970)
- Club
- SC Cambuur (1970–1974)
Clubs
Played together with
Aad BakFeyenoord Rotterdam · 1955–1962
Ab FafiéFeyenoord Rotterdam · 1959–1963- Abdelkarim KissiSC Heerenveen · 2006–2006
Abdul-Yakuni IddiFeyenoord Rotterdam · 2005–2006
Abe LenstraSC Heerenveen · 1936–1954
Abgar BarsomSC Heerenveen · 2002–2003- Abgar BarsomSC Heerenveen · 2003–2003
- Adil AuassarFeyenoord Rotterdam · 2010–2012
- Adnan BarakatSC Cambuur · 2006–2008
Adnane TighadouiniSC Cambuur · 2012–2013
Adri van MaleFeyenoord Rotterdam · 1930–1940- Adriaan KooningsFeyenoord Rotterdam · 1915–1930
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Identifiers & aliases
Marius Johan "Hans" Ooft is a Dutch former football player and manager who became the first foreigner to head the Japanese football team. Under Ooft, Japan won the Asian Championship for the first time in 1992 but was fired a year later for failing to qualify them for the 1994 World Cup in a crucial match against Iraq.
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