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Henk van Brussel
Henk van Brussel (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈɦɛŋk fɑm ˈbrʏsəl];[1] 12 June 1936 – 7 October 2007) was a football player and manager from the Netherlands.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 12 June 1936 | ||
| Place of birth | Rijssen, Netherlands | ||
| Date of death | 7 October 2007 (aged 71) | ||
| Place of death | Turkey | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Excelsior '31 | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| –1964 | Go Ahead | ||
| De Graafschap | |||
| Managerial career | |||
| 1975 | Go Ahead Eagles | ||
| 1976 | Go Ahead Eagles (a.i.) | ||
| 1978 | Go Ahead Eagles (a.i.) | ||
| 1979–1980 | Rohda Raalte | ||
| 1980–1985 | Heerenveen | ||
| 1985–1987 | De Graafschap | ||
| 1987–1988 | FC Groningen | ||
| 1989–1991 | Heracles | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Playing career edit
Club edit
Van Brussel played for local side Excelsior '31[2] and was part of the Go Ahead squad that won promotion to the Eredivisie in 1963.[3]
Managerial career edit
Van Brussel worked for Go Ahead Eagles, Rohda Raalte (amateurs), SC Heerenveen, De Graafschap, FC Groningen and SC Heracles. At Heerenveen his playing style was called the "Brussels Luna Park", because of his open attacking play which resulted in a surge in attendances.[4][5]
Death edit
Van Brussel died from heart failure during a vacation stay in Turkey.[6]
References edit
- ^ In isolation, van is pronounced [vɑn].
- ^ Oude Excelsior'31 1e elftalspeler, voetbalprof en betaald voetbalcoach Henk van Brussel overleden - Excelsior '31 (in Dutch)
- ^ Henk van Brussel (72) overleden - RTV Oost (in Dutch)
- ^ Oud –trainer Henk van Brussel overleden - Heerenveen (in Dutch)
- ^ Altijd feest en spektakel op 'Brusselse kermis' - Friesch Dagblad (in Dutch)
- ^ "Henk van Brussel overleden". de Volkskrant. 2007-10-09. Retrieved 2007-10-09.
External links edit
- Necrologie:Henk van Brussel 1935-2007; Vriendelijke vakman (Obituary) - De Stentor (in Dutch)