Henk ten Cate is a Dutch association football player and manager known for his contributions to the sport.
Ten Cate made his Eredivisie debut in the 1979–80 season, earning 27 appearances and scoring four goals.
After retiring, Ten Cate became an assistant manager at Go Ahead Eagles before taking over as head coach.
Биография
Early Life and Playing Career
Hendrik Willem ten Cate, known as Henk ten Cate, is a Dutch football coach and former player who began his football journey at amateur side FC Rheden. He signed his first professional contract with Go Ahead Eagles, making his Eredivisie debut in the 1979–80 season, where he made 27 appearances and scored four goals. His impressive performances earned him a transfer to the Edmonton Drillers in the North American Soccer League. After a season abroad, he returned to Go Ahead Eagles, later going on loan to SC Telstar, where he became a key player. Ten Cate concluded his playing career at Heracles Almelo in 1986.
Managerial Career
Following his retirement as a player, Ten Cate transitioned into coaching, starting as an assistant manager at Go Ahead Eagles. He took over as head coach when Fritz Korbach moved to Heerenveen, leading the team to a playoff position. His managerial journey continued at Heracles, where he became the first team manager, and later returned to Go Ahead Eagles. Ten Cate had a notable stint at Sparta Rotterdam, guiding them to a sixth-place finish in the Eredivisie and reaching the KNVB Cup final in 1996. He later managed Vitesse, achieving the club's best Eredivisie ranking.
Achievements and Legacy
Henk ten Cate has enjoyed a successful managerial career, with notable honors including the Magyar Kupa with MTK Budapest, the KNVB Cup, and Johan Cruijff Shield with Ajax, as well as the UAE Pro League title with Al Jazira. His contributions to football, both as a player and a manager, have solidified his reputation in Dutch football history.
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Галерея
Карьера и клубы
Ten Cate started his football career at amateur side FC Rheden before signing his first professional contract at Go Ahead Eagles. He made his Eredivisie debut in the 1979–80 season and earned himself 27 appearances throughout the season in which he scored four goals. These performances earned him a transfer to NASL side Edmonton Drillers in Canada. After the North American season he returned to Go Ahead Eagles and continued his Eredivisie campaign. He became however unsure of his position and was sent on loan to Eerste Divisie side Telstar where he was one of their key players. After the season at Telstar he returned to Deventer and became a first team regular for Go Ahead Eagles again for three more seasons. In 1985, he switched to Heracles, where he ended his professional career as a player.
After his playing career, Ten Cate became an assistant manager of Fritz Korbach at Go Ahead Eagles, playing in the Eerste Divisie. When Korbach moved to Heerenveen in February 1990, Ten Cate took over as a manager. He managed to lead them to a play-off place at the end of the season, but Heerenveen were promoted to the Eredivisie on goal difference. Ten Cate left Go Ahead Eagles and returned to one of the other teams he was active at during his playing career, Heracles where he became the assistant of manager Henk van Brussel. When Van Brussel was unable to finish the season due to health problems, in November 1990 Ten Cate became the first team manager and led Heracles until 1992, when he was told his contract would not be extended. He moved to the club where his football career started, amateur side FC Rheden, and managed them for one year. In 1993, Go Ahead Eagles appointed Ten Cate yet again as their manager, this time to replace Jan Versleijen who left the club to manage De Graafschap. In his first year, he did well, but when Go Ahead Eagles was at the bottom of the Eerste Divisie during the winter break of the 1994–95 season, he was fired. Eredivisie side Sparta Rotterdam offered him a contract and he led the team to a sixth position in the Eredivisie in 1996; they also reached the final of the KNVB Cup that year, which they lost 5-2 to PSV Eindhoven. In the 1997–98 winter break, Ten Cate switched to manage Vitesse, which he led to their best Eredivisie ranking in…
- Club
- Heracles Almelo (1985–1986)
- Club
- SC Telstar (1981–1982)
- Club
- Go Ahead Eagles (1979–1985)
- Club
- Edmonton Drillers (1980–1980)
- Club
- SBV Vitesse (1975–1977)
- Club
- VV Rheden (1977–1979)
- League
- North American Soccer League
Наследие
Manager
MTK Budapest
Magyar Kupa: 1999–2000 Ajax
KNVB Cup: 2006–07 Johan Cruijff Shield: 2006, 2007 Al Jazira
UAE Pro League: 2016–17
Клубы
- SBV Vitesse1975–1977
- VV Rheden1977–1979
- Go Ahead Eagles1979–1985
- Edmonton Drillers1980–1980
- SC Telstar1981–1982
- Heracles Almelo1985–1986
Играл вместе с
Aaron NemaneGo Ahead Eagles · 2018–2018
Ab GritterHeracles Almelo · 1984–1986
Abiola DaudaSBV Vitesse · 2014–2016- Abubakari YakubuSBV Vitesse · 2004–2005
- Abubakari YakubuSBV Vitesse · 2005–2009
Adam SarotaGo Ahead Eagles · 2016
Adnane TighadouiniSBV Vitesse · 2011–2014- Adrian MaziluSBV Vitesse · 2024–2024
- Adrián DalmauHeracles Almelo
- Adrián SzőkeHeracles Almelo
- Ahmed AhahaouiGo Ahead Eagles · 2007–2009
Alair Cruz VicenteSC Telstar · 2014–2015
Архив
Паспорт
Идентификаторы и алиасы
Hendrik Willem ten Cate is a Dutch football coach and former player.
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