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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 · Fifty years on, Michels’ TotaalVoetbal remains the benchmark of utopian football and Michels remains the giant from whose vision others have seen further. While other coaches influenced teams...
- Prateek Vasisht
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.
- Netherlands
- Netherlands
- Amsterdam
- Feb 9, 1928
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.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
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...
Aug 14, 2019 · Rinus Michels: The Most Influential Manager There Ever Was & His Total Football Legacy - Sports Illustrated. 90 Min. Aug 14, 2019. Rinus Michels is number 3 in 90min's Top 50 Great Managers...
Aug 7, 2016 · The architect of 'Total Football', Rinus Michels' super-versatile Ajax and Netherlands sides captivated Europe in the 1970s, formulating an antidote to defensive play.
