Martin Koopman
Dutch footballer and manager
About Martin Koopman
Born 1956. Martin Koopman is a Dutch association football player and association football coach.
Martin Koopman (born 5 June 1956 in Wezep) is a Dutch former football defender, who played for Go Ahead Eagles, FC Twente and Cambuur Leeuwarden. He could also play as a midfielder. After 2 years as a youth coach then 8 as an assistant coach (1989 to 1999), he became a football manager in 1999.
In 2019 he was appointed manager of the Maldives national team. In July 2021, just 3 games into his 4-year contract, the Maldives qualified for the first time in history.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Martin Koopman?
Dutch footballer and manager
When was Martin Koopman born?
Martin Koopman was born on 5 June 1956 in Wezep.
What is Martin Koopman's occupation?
Martin Koopman is an association football player and association football coach.
What nationality is Martin Koopman?
Martin Koopman is Dutch.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Martin Koopman. https://biography.guide/martin-koopman/
MLA: "Martin Koopman." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/martin-koopman/.
Chicago: "Martin Koopman." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/martin-koopman/.
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