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Ron Groenewoud

b. 1937

Dutch association football player

Association football player Association football coach Futsal coach
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About Ron Groenewoud

Born 1937. Ron Groenewoud is a Dutch association football player, association football coach and futsal coach.

Ron Groenewoud (born 24 January 1937) is a former Dutch footballer and football manager.

Playing career During his football career, he played as a defender for Velocitas 1897 from Groningen.

Managerial career After his playing career, he was assistant coach at Sparta for three years, under head coaches Denis Neville and Bill Thompson. Afterwards, he managed Holland Sport, Heerenveen, FC Groningen and various teams of the Royal Dutch Football Association (KNVB), including the women's national team. He also coached the men's national futsal team, achieving second place at the 1989 World Championship and qualification for the 1992 World Championship, 1996 UEFA Championship and 1996 World Championship. He retired in 1997.

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Important facts

Born
24 January 1937, Grootegast
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Association football player, association football coach, futsal coach
Nationality
Kingdom of the Netherlands
Employers
FC Groningen

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Ron Groenewoud?

Dutch association football player

When was Ron Groenewoud born?

Ron Groenewoud was born on 24 January 1937 in Grootegast.

What is Ron Groenewoud's occupation?

Ron Groenewoud is an association football player, association football coach and futsal coach.

What nationality is Ron Groenewoud?

Ron Groenewoud is Dutch.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Ron Groenewoud

· Wikidata: Q2684073

· DBpedia: Ron Groenewoud

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