Bert van Lingen
Dutch association football coach
About Bert van Lingen
Born 1945. Bert van Lingen is a Dutch association football coach and association football player.
Lubertus Hendricus "Bert" van Lingen (28 December 1945) is a Dutch professional football coach who enjoyed two spells in charge of the Netherlands women's national football team.
He later became an acolyte of Dick Advocaat, accompanying the self-styled 'Little General' on lucrative assignments at Glasgow Rangers, Zenit Saint Petersburg and Sunderland.
Van Lingen is married to Vera Pauw, a former player in his charge some 17 years his junior, who herself went on to coach the Netherlands women's team as well.
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Who is Bert van Lingen?
Dutch association football coach
When was Bert van Lingen born?
Bert van Lingen was born on 28 December 1945 in Delft.
What is Bert van Lingen's occupation?
Bert van Lingen is an association football coach and association football player.
What nationality is Bert van Lingen?
Bert van Lingen is Dutch.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Bert van Lingen. https://biography.guide/bert-van-lingen/
MLA: "Bert van Lingen." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/bert-van-lingen/.
Chicago: "Bert van Lingen." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/bert-van-lingen/.
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