Marcel Brands (born 1962) is a Dutch former professional footballer who is currently the president at PSV Eindhoven.

Playing career

Born in 's-Hertogenbosch, Brands started his playing career at local club FC Den Bosch.[1] He also played for NAC Breda and Feyenoord, and made over 350 appearances for RKC Waalwijk, encompassing two separate spells.[1]

Non-playing career

After retiring he became technical director at RKC Waalwijk and appointed Martin Jol as club manager.[2] In 2005 he moved to join AZ, along with manager Louis van Gaal,[2] and in 2008-09 the club went on to win only their second ever Eredivisie title.[3] Brands moved to PSV in 2010 to improve the club's transfer strategy and youth development.[2] He would spend eight years with the club, in which time they won three Eredivisie titles, three Johan Cruyff Shields and one KNVB Cup.[2][4] In May 2018 he joined English club Everton, replacing Steve Walsh as their director of Football.[5] On 5 December 2021, Brands left the club with immediate effect.[6]

References

  1. ^ a b "PSV appoint Marcel Brands as their new Technical Director" (in Dutch). 21 May 2010. Retrieved 21 May 2018.
  2. ^ a b c d Jones, Adam (16 May 2018). "Everything you need to know about Marcel Brands". liverpoolecho. Retrieved 17 May 2018.
  3. ^ "Netherlands - Champions". RSSSF. Retrieved 17 May 2018.
  4. ^ "Netherlands - List of Super Cup Finals". RSSSF. Retrieved 3 June 2018.
  5. ^ "Brands Becomes Everton's New Director Of Football | Everton Football Club". www.evertonfc.com. Archived from the original on 17 May 2018. Retrieved 17 May 2018.
  6. ^ "Club Statement". Everton F.C. 5 December 2021. Retrieved 5 December 2021.


Allikas: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marcel_Brands
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