Henk van Brussel
Dutch footballer and manager
About Henk van Brussel
Lived 1936 – 2007 (aged 71). Henk van Brussel was a Dutch association football player and association football coach.
Henk van Brussel (; 12 June 1936 – 7 October 2007) was a Dutch football player and manager.
Playing career Van Brussel played for local side Excelsior '31 and was part of the Go Ahead squad that won promotion to the Eredivisie in 1963.
Managerial career Van Brussel worked for Go Ahead Eagles, Rohda Raalte (amateurs), SC Heerenveen, De Graafschap, FC Groningen and SC Heracles. He won the natioanal amateur title with Rohda Raalte in 1979 and had to finish his manager career at Heracles in 1990 after tearing his Achilles tendon.
At Heerenveen his playing style was called the "Brussels Luna Park", because of his open attacking play which resulted in a surge in attendances.
Death Van Brussel died from heart failure during a vacation stay in Turkey.
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Who was Henk van Brussel?
Dutch footballer and manager (1936-2007)
When was Henk van Brussel born?
Henk van Brussel was born on 12 June 1936 in Rijssen.
When did Henk van Brussel die?
Henk van Brussel died on 7 October 2007 in Turkey.
What was Henk van Brussel's occupation?
Henk van Brussel was an association football player and association football coach.
What nationality was Henk van Brussel?
Henk van Brussel was Dutch.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Henk van Brussel. https://biography.guide/henk-van-brussel/
MLA: "Henk van Brussel." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/henk-van-brussel/.
Chicago: "Henk van Brussel." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/henk-van-brussel/.
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