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Marc Overmars
Marc Overmars is a Dutch former professional footballer and former director of football at Belgian Pro League side Royal Antwerp. He was previously director of football at Ajax. During his football career, he played as a winger and was renowned for his speed and technical skills.
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Born 29 March 1973 · Q219248
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2024· 3 entries
The Mirror: Arsenal legend Marc Overmars sees FIFA appeal against worldwide football ban rejected
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The New York Times: FIFA extends Marc Overmars’ Netherlands football suspension to global ban
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ESPN: Marc Overmars given global ban for inappropriate messages
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2023· 1 entry
The New York Times: Marc Overmars gets one-year suspension in Netherlands for inappropriate messages to female colleagues
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2017· 1 entry
The Sun: Arsenal great Marc Overmars being eyed up for director of football role at Emirates
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2013· 1 entry
Overmars married his long-term partner Chantal van Woensel in May 2013.
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2012· 1 entry
Overmars was named as Ajax's director of football
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2011· 1 entry
Overmars took up a position as youth coach of Ajax for one day per week
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2008· 2 entries
Overmars was voted as the 12th-greatest player in Arsenal's history by the club's supporters
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Played for Go Ahead Eagles (2008–2009) — 24 appearances, 0 goals.
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2004· 1 entry
But he reversed his decision in 2008 and went on to play one season for Go Ahead Eagles before retiring again
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2002· 2 entries
In 2002, Overmars appeared in the Quote 500 richest Dutch people list for the first time, at number 441.
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Overmars appeared in the Quote 500 richest Dutch people list for the first time, at number 441
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2000· 3 entries
Moved to Barcelona in a deal worth £25 million and became the most expensive player in Dutch football history
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Joined Barcelona in 2000.
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Played for FC Barcelona (2000–2004) — 97 appearances, 15 goals.
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1998· 4 entries
Won the English FA Community Shield with Arsenal (1998).
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Won: FA Charity Shield with Arsenal (1998).
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Won: Premier League with Arsenal (1997–98).
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Won: FA Cup with Arsenal (1997–98).
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1997· 3 entries
Joined Arsenal in 1997.
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Played for Arsenal F.C. (1997–2000) — 100 appearances, 25 goals.
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Joined Arsenal; his performances at the club were indifferent to begin with and attracted criticism from football pundits and fans
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1996· 4 entries
Won the Dutch Eredivisie with Ajax (1995-1996).
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Won award: AFC Ajax Player of the Year (1996).
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Won: Eredivisie with Ajax (1995–96).
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Awarded AFC Ajax–player of the year (1996).
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1995· 5 entries
Won the Dutch Eredivisie with Ajax (1994-1995).
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Won: Eredivisie with Ajax (1994–95).
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Won: UEFA Champions League with Ajax (1994–95).
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Won: Intercontinental Cup with Ajax (1995).
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Had negative consequences for Ajax in the 1996–97 season
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1994· 3 entries
Won the Dutch Eredivisie with Ajax (1993-1994).
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Won award: FIFA World Cup Best Young Player (1994).
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Won: Eredivisie with Ajax (1993–94).
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1993· 6 entries
Won the Dutch KNVB Cup with Willem II (1992-1993).
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Won: KNVB Cup with Ajax (1992–93).
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Won award: Dutch Golden Shoe Winner (1993).
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Won: Dutch Supercup with Ajax (1993).
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Against Turkey, and was a member of the Dutch squad for four major tournaments: the 1994 and 1998 FIFA World Cups, and 2000 and 2004 European Championships
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Played for Netherlands national association football team (1993–2004) — 86 appearances, 17 goals.
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1992· 3 entries
Won award: Dutch Football Talent of the Year (1992).
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Joined Ajax in 1992.
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Played for AFC Ajax (1992–1997) — 136 appearances, 36 goals.
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1991· 2 entries
Joined Willem II in 1991.
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Played for Willem II (1991–1992) — 31 appearances, 1 goals.
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1990· 2 entries
Joined Go Ahead Eagles in 1990.
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Played for Go Ahead Eagles (1990–1991) — 11 appearances, 1 goals.
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1987· 1 entry
Joined Go Ahead Eagles at the age of 14
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1973· 1 entry
Born 1973-03-29.
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