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Marinus Jacobus Hendricus "Rinus" Michels (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈrinʏs ˈmɪxəls] ⓘ; 9 February 1928 – 3 March 2005) was a Dutch football player and coach. [1] [2] He played his entire career for Ajax , which he later managed, and played for and later managed the Netherlands national team for four spells.
Jul 27, 2019 · Rinus Michels covers his face in disbelief. Van Basten’s celebration and Michels’ utter delight remain enduring images for football fans till today.
Mar 3, 2005 · This is the profile site of the manager Rinus Michels. The site lists all clubs he coached and all clubs he played for.
May 3, 2011 · Rinus Michels was a Dutch football (soccer) player and coach credited with having created “total football,” an aggressive style of play in which players adapt, shift positions, and improvise on the field as needed. Michels played professionally (1946–58) for Ajax, scoring 121 goals in 269 matches.
Mar 3, 2005 · With the passing of Rinus Michels, the football family has suffered the loss of a legend who played an essential role in putting Dutch football on the map by introducing the world to Total...
Jan 15, 2017 · The architect of 'Total Football', Rinus Michels' super-versatile Ajax and Netherlands sides captivated Europe in the 1970s, formulating an antidote to defensive play.
Aug 14, 2019 · Rinus Michels is number 3 in 90min's Top 50 Great Managers of All Time series. Follow the rest of the series over the course of the next week. As language continues to mutate with the...
Mar 3, 2024 · Explore the profound legacy of Rinus Michels, the visionary architect of Total Football, whose innovative tactics and philosophy transformed the game. Delve into his impact on Ajax, Barcelona, and the Netherlands national team, and discover how his teachings continue to influence football today.
Mar 3, 2005 · Dutch coaching legend Rinus Michels, the inventor of 'total football', died on Thursday at the age of 77.
Jun 10, 2021 · Rinus Michels, the man who had purportedly seen it all, had actually seen nothing yet, before the 1988 European Championship Final. The magical conductor had finally fulfilled the prophecy of...
