Hans Ooft
Dutch association football player and manager
About Hans Ooft
Born 1947. Hans Ooft is a Dutch association football player and association football coach.
Marius Johan "Hans" Ooft (born 1947) 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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Frequently asked questions
Who is Hans Ooft?
Dutch association football player and manager
When was Hans Ooft born?
Hans Ooft was born on 27 June 1947 in Rotterdam.
What is Hans Ooft's occupation?
Hans Ooft is an association football player and association football coach.
What nationality is Hans Ooft?
Hans Ooft is Dutch.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Hans Ooft. https://biography.guide/hans-ooft/
MLA: "Hans Ooft." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/hans-ooft/.
Chicago: "Hans Ooft." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/hans-ooft/.
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