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| Wim Jansen | |
|---|---|
| Name | Wim Jansen |
| Fullname | Wilhelmus Marinus Antonius Jansen |
| Birth date | 28 October 1946 |
| Birth place | Rotterdam, Netherlands |
| Death date | 25 January 2022 |
| Death place | Rotterdam, Netherlands |
| Height | 1.78 m |
| Position | Midfielder, Left-back |
| Youthclubs | Feyenoord youth |
| Years1 | 1965–1980 |
| Clubs1 | Feyenoord |
| Caps1 | 420 |
| Goals1 | 36 |
| Years2 | 1980–1982 |
| Clubs2 | Ajax |
| Caps2 | 47 |
| Nationalyears1 | 1967–1980 |
| Nationalteam1 | Netherlands |
| Nationalcaps1 | 65 |
| Manageryears1 | 1982–1985 |
| Managerclubs1 | Feyenoord (assistant) |
Wim Jansen
Wilhelmus Marinus Antonius Jansen (28 October 1946 – 25 January 2022) was a Dutch professional footballer and manager known for his versatility as a midfielder and left-back, his role in Feyenoord's 1970 European Cup triumph, and for coaching and administrative roles across Dutch and international football clubs. He earned 65 caps for the Netherlands national football team and later managed teams including Feyenoord, Japan national football team assistants, and clubs in Portugal, Scotland, and United Arab Emirates.
Born in Rotterdam, Jansen developed in the youth system of Feyenoord. As a teenager he progressed through Feyenoord's academy alongside contemporaries who later appeared in Dutch football such as Coen Moulijn and Rinus Israël; training at De Kuip's facilities led to first-team promotion in the mid-1960s. His formative years coincided with the rise of players like Johan Cruyff, Piet Keizer, and Ruud Krol in Dutch football, and he soon became part of a generation that included Wim van Hanegem and Ove Kindvall.
Jansen made his senior debut for Feyenoord in the 1965–66 season and went on to make over 400 appearances for the club, featuring in domestic competitions such as the Eredivisie and KNVB Cup and in European tournaments including the European Cup and the Inter-Cities Fairs Cup. He was a starter in Feyenoord's 1970 European Cup-winning side that defeated Celtic F.C. in the final at Santiago Bernabéu Stadium, and he played in Feyenoord's 1970 Intercontinental Cup victory over Estudiantes de La Plata. During his Feyenoord tenure he collected multiple Eredivisie titles and domestic cups, competing against clubs like Ajax, PSV Eindhoven, ADO Den Haag, and FC Twente. In 1980 he controversially transferred to city rivals AFC Ajax, where he completed his playing career in 1982 after contributing to Ajax's domestic campaigns and matches in the UEFA Cup and other European fixtures against sides such as Real Madrid, Hamburger SV, and SSC Napoli.
He debuted for the Netherlands national football team in 1967 and amassed 65 caps, scoring once. Jansen was part of the Dutch squads that contested the 1974 FIFA World Cup final against West Germany and the 1978 FIFA World Cup final against Argentina, though injuries and selection decisions influenced his tournament participation amid teammates including Johan Neeskens, Johnny Rep, Arie Haan, and Rob Rensenbrink. He contributed to the development of the national side during the era of Total Football popularized by Rinus Michels and tactical evolution involving figures like Franz Beckenbauer and Giovanni Trapattoni at international tournaments.
Jansen was noted for his tactical intelligence, passing range, defensive positioning, and competence both as a defensive midfielder and as a left-back, allowing managers to deploy him flexibly alongside players such as Piet Keizer and Wim van Hanegem. His reading of the game echoed traits seen in contemporaries like Franz Beckenbauer, while his tenacity and work rate drew comparisons with Dutch stalwarts including Ruud Krol. He is remembered in the histories of Feyenoord and Dutch football as a dependable team player whose performances in European finals and domestic title races cemented a legacy shared with squad-mates such as Coen Moulijn and Rinus Israël.
After retiring as a player Jansen transitioned into coaching and management, serving as assistant and head coach at clubs including Feyenoord, where he worked alongside and succeeded figures like Hans Kraay Sr. and Leo Beenhakker. His managerial career included stints in the Eredivisie and abroad, engaging with clubs and institutions such as PSV Eindhoven in transfer discussions, national assignments linked to Japan national football team technical setups, and short spells in Scotland and Portugal. He was involved in player development and scouting networks that intersected with international transfers involving players moving between Netherlands, England, and Spain.
Jansen was born and died in Rotterdam and maintained close ties to the city and to Feyenoord supporters. His contemporaries and teammates included international names such as Johan Cruyff, Wim van Hanegem, and Rinus Israël; he was often cited by club officials and football journalists from outlets covering UEFA competitions and Dutch sport. Off the pitch he engaged with community initiatives linked to former players' associations and alumni events at De Kuip.
Club - Feyenoord: European Cup winner (1970); Intercontinental Cup winner (1970); multiple Eredivisie titles; KNVB Cup victories. - Ajax: domestic honours during early 1980s campaigns; appearances in UEFA Cup ties.
International - Netherlands: FIFA World Cup runner-up (1974, 1978) squads participant.
Individual and legacy - Recognised by Feyenoord and Dutch football historians for contributions to European success and national team performances alongside figures such as Johan Cruyff, Wim van Hanegem, Rinus Israël, and Piet Keizer.
Category:Dutch footballers Category:Feyenoord players Category:AFC Ajax players Category:Netherlands international footballers Category:Football managers from the Netherlands