Edwin Hermans

Edwin Hermans (born 23 May 1974) is a Dutch professional football manager and former player who most recently managed Eerste Divisie club MVV.

Early life

Hermans was born in Goirle. At the age of 17, he was scouted by PSV, where he played for the youth team.

Club career

PSV and loans Hermans never played a match for PSV's first team. Instead, he made his debut in professional football for Eerste Divisie club Eindhoven in the 1993–94 season, on loan from PSV. The following season, he was loaned to Eredivisie side FC Volendam. The 2002–03 season was not a success, however, as De Graafschap were relegated. In the 2003–04 Eerste Divisie season, despite finishing in sixth place in the regular competition, Hermans helped De Graafschap win one of the two playoffs groups and achieve promotion back to the Eredivisie.

Return to Fortuna Sittard In 2004, Hermans made a return to Fortuna Sittard. He played for the club for two more seasons, both of which ended with Fortuna in last place of the Eerste Divisie.

Willem II On 31 August 2006, Hermans was signed by Willem II, who were looking to add experienced players to their young squad. Hermans' transfer was met with some surprise, because at the time, he was a substitute player at Fortuna Sittard, a rather modest Eerste Divisie club; Willem II, on the other hand, were a steady Eredivisie club. He would make ten appearances for the team, nine of those coming before the winter break. his playing time in the second part of the season was limited to one substitute appearance. He retired at the end of the season.

Managerial career After retiring as a player, Hermans remained at Willem II, where he worked with the club's youth teams.

In July 2010, Hermans was appointed assistant manager of MVV, a role he held for four years until his contract was not renewed in May 2014 as part of cost-cutting measures. The following year he took charge of amateur side VV SCM,

On 27 May 2024, Hermans was appointed head coach of Eerste Divisie club MVV ahead of the 2024–25 season, having served as assistant during the previous campaign. His first season in charge ended with a fifteenth-place finish, and he remained in post for the start of the 2025–26 season. On 23 September 2025, MVV announced that Hermans had left his position by mutual consent after the side lost five of their opening seven matches. Reports in the Dutch media also noted unrest within the squad at the time, including midfielder Bryan Smeets requesting a transfer and being moved to the under-21 squad until the winter break.

Personal life

Hermans is married to Caroline. They have three children named Kay, Pleun and Daantje.

Honours MVV Eerste Divisie: 1996–97