Aron Winter facts for kids
Winter pictured in 2013
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| Date of birth | 1 March 1967 | ||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Paramaribo, Suriname | ||||||||||||
| Height | 1.76 m (5 ft 9 in) | ||||||||||||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||||||||||||
| Youth career | |||||||||||||
| 1975–1978 | VV Unicum | ||||||||||||
| 1978–1983 | SV Lelystad | ||||||||||||
| 1983–1986 | Ajax | ||||||||||||
| Senior career* | |||||||||||||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) | ||||||||||
| 1986–1992 | Ajax | 187 | (46) | ||||||||||
| 1992–1996 | Lazio | 123 | (21) | ||||||||||
| 1996–1999 | Inter Milan | 77 | (1) | ||||||||||
| 1999–2003 | Ajax | 51 | (4) | ||||||||||
| 2001–2002 | → Sparta Rotterdam (loan) | 32 | (1) | ||||||||||
| Total | 469 | (73) | |||||||||||
| International career | |||||||||||||
| 1987–2000 | Netherlands | 84 | (6) | ||||||||||
| Managerial career | |||||||||||||
| 2005–2009 | Ajax A1 (assistant) | ||||||||||||
| 2007–2009 | Ajax A2 | ||||||||||||
| 2011–2012 | Toronto FC | ||||||||||||
| 2014–2016 | Netherlands U-19 | ||||||||||||
| 2016–2017 | Ajax (U-19) | ||||||||||||
| 2017–2019 | Ajax (assistant) | ||||||||||||
| 2019–2021 | Greece (assistant) | ||||||||||||
| 2022–2023 | Suriname | ||||||||||||
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Medal record
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Aron Mohammed Winter (born on March 1, 1967) is a Dutch football manager and former player. He was most recently the manager for the Suriname national team. Aron Winter played as a midfielder for famous clubs like Ajax and Sparta Rotterdam in the Netherlands. He also played for Italian teams Lazio and Inter Milan. Born in Suriname, he proudly represented the Netherlands national team in international matches.
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Aron Winter's Club Career
Playing for Ajax
Aron Winter started his football journey with a local club called VV Unicum. He then moved to SV Lelystad. At 19, he joined the famous Ajax team. His first game for Ajax was on April 6, 1986, where Ajax won 3–0 against FC Utrecht. During his time at Ajax, Winter helped his team win several important trophies. These included two KNVB Cups in 1987 and 1988, the Eredivisie league title in 1990, the European Cup Winners' Cup in 1987, and the UEFA Cup in 1992.
Moving to Lazio
In 1992, Aron Winter moved to Italy to play for the Roman team Lazio. His first match for Lazio was on September 6, 1992, against Sampdoria. The game ended in a 3–3 tie.
Playing for Inter Milan
In 1996, Winter joined another big Italian club, Inter Milan. With Inter, he won the UEFA Cup in 1998. He had also played in the final of the same competition the year before, in 1997. However, in that game, Inter lost to Schalke after a penalty shootout, and Winter missed his penalty kick.
Returning to Ajax and Sparta Rotterdam
Aron Winter left Inter Milan in 1999 to return to his former club, Ajax. In 2001, he was loaned out to Sparta Rotterdam. He played 32 games for Sparta Rotterdam and scored one goal. After his loan, he went back to Ajax to finish his playing career. He officially retired from playing football in 2003.
Aron Winter's International Career
Aron Winter was part of the Netherlands national team that won the 1988 European Football Championship. Even though the team won, he did not play in the final tournament matches.
He played in the 1990 FIFA World Cup in Italy. The Netherlands team lost in the round of 16 against Germany. In the 1994 FIFA World Cup, he scored a goal against Brazil in the quarter-finals. This made him the only player of Indian descent to score in a World Cup at that time.
Winter was also chosen to play for the Netherlands in Euro 96. He also played in the 1998 FIFA World Cup held in France. He was part of the Dutch squad for Euro 2000 as well.
Aron Winter played for his national team 84 times and scored 6 goals. He is one of the players with the most appearances for the Netherlands national team.
Aron Winter's Playing Style
Aron Winter usually played as a central or holding midfielder. He was known for being a hard-working and strong player. At the same time, he was also very elegant and skillful. He was a great team player who could help both in defense and attack.
Because he grew up playing in the Ajax youth system, which taught "total football" tactics, Winter was a very flexible and well-rounded midfielder. He had great stamina, speed, and physical strength. He also had a good sense of where to be on the field, was smart, and had excellent vision for passes. He was good at striking the ball from far away and making late runs into the penalty box to score.
Beyond his skills, he was known for his strong character and calm playing style. He was a respected leader among his teammates and fans. In Italy, he was often seen as a great "box-to-box midfielder" who could play on the left side and help with attacks. He could also play on the right side in a midfield with three players. Sometimes, he even played as a centre-back for the Netherlands national team.
Aron Winter's Managerial Career
After working for three years as an assistant coach for the Ajax youth academy team, Aron Winter signed a three-year contract with the Canadian team Toronto FC. This happened on January 6, 2011. He brought his former colleague, Bob de Klerk, from Ajax to be his assistant coach.
Winter won his first trophy as Toronto's head coach in July 2011. Toronto defeated Vancouver to win its third Canadian Championship in a row. This win also earned them a spot in the 2011–12 CONCACAF Champions League. Winter then led Toronto to the Champions League semifinals. This was the first time a Canadian club had gone so far in that competition. However, Toronto eventually lost to Santos Laguna.
The 2012 MLS season started very poorly for Toronto. They lost their first nine games, which was the worst start in MLS history. Toronto finally won their tenth match on May 26, 2012, but it was not enough to save Winter's job. On June 7, 2012, the club announced that he would be replaced by Paul Mariner.
On September 6, 2022, Aron Winter was announced as the interim coach for the Suriname national team. He took over from Stanley Menzo. Winter coached Suriname in a friendly match against Nicaragua.
Aron Winter's Personal Life
Aron Winter was born in Paramaribo, Suriname. His parents were of Indo-Surinamese descent. His cousin, Ricardo Winter, was also a former football player and manager. Ricardo Winter also managed the Suriname national football team.
Aron Winter's Honours and Awards
As a Player
Ajax
- Eredivisie: 1989–90
- KNVB Cup: 1986–87
- European Cup Winners' Cup: 1986–87
- UEFA Cup: 1991–92
Inter Milan
- UEFA Cup: 1997–98
Netherlands National Team
Individual Awards
- Dutch Young Player of the Year: 1986
As a Manager
Toronto FC
- Canadian Championship: 2011, 2012
Ajax (as assistant manager)
- Eredivisie: 2018–19
- KNVB Cup: 2018–19
See also
In Spanish: Aron Winter para niños
