Hans Ooft facts for kids
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| Full name | Marius Johan Ooft | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Date of birth | June 27, 1947 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Rotterdam | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Position(s) | Striker | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) | |||||||||||||||||||
| 1964–1967 | Feyenoord U21 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| 1967–1970 | SC Veendam | |||||||||||||||||||||
| 1970–1974 | SC Cambuur | |||||||||||||||||||||
| 1974–1975 | SC Heerenveen | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| 1976 | Netherlands Youth | |||||||||||||||||||||
| 1987–1988 | Mazda | |||||||||||||||||||||
| 1992–1993 | Japan | |||||||||||||||||||||
| 1994–1996 | Júbilo Iwata | |||||||||||||||||||||
| 1998 | Kyoto Purple Sanga | |||||||||||||||||||||
| 2002–2003 | Urawa Red Diamonds | |||||||||||||||||||||
| 2008 | Júbilo Iwata | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Marius Johan "Hans" Ooft was born in 1947 in the Netherlands. He is a former football player and a very successful coach. Hans Ooft made history by becoming the first non-Japanese person to lead the Japanese national football team. Under his guidance, Japan achieved a major victory, winning the Asian Championship for the first time in 1992. However, he was later let go after the team did not qualify for the 1994 World Cup.
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Hans Ooft's Playing Career
Hans Ooft started his football journey as a striker. He played for several clubs in the Netherlands. His early years were spent with Feyenoord's youth team from 1964 to 1967.
After that, he moved to SC Veendam, where he played from 1967 to 1970. He then joined SC Cambuur and played there for four years, from 1970 to 1974. His last club as a player was SC Heerenveen in 1974–1975.
Hans Ooft's Coaching Journey
Hans Ooft's coaching career began in 1976 with the Netherlands Youth team. He later moved to Japan, where he made a big impact on Japanese football.
Coaching the Japanese National Team
Hans Ooft became the manager of the Japan national team in 1992. This was a very important moment for Japanese football. He was the first foreign coach to lead the team.
Under his leadership, Japan won the AFC Asian Cup in 1992. This was a huge achievement, as it was Japan's first time winning this major championship. They also won the Dynasty Cup in the same year. These victories showed how much the team had improved under Ooft.
However, in 1993, Japan faced a tough challenge. They needed to qualify for the 1994 FIFA World Cup. In a crucial match against Iraq, Japan did not win, which meant they missed out on the World Cup. After this, Hans Ooft's time as the national team coach ended.
Coaching Club Teams in Japan
After his time with the national team, Hans Ooft continued to coach club teams in Japan.
- Júbilo Iwata (1994–1996 and 2008): He coached Júbilo Iwata for two periods. His first time was from 1994 to 1996. He returned to coach them again in 2008.
- Kyoto Purple Sanga (1998): He also managed Kyoto Purple Sanga for a year in 1998.
- Urawa Red Diamonds (2002–2003): From 2002 to 2003, Ooft coached the Urawa Red Diamonds. During this time, the team won the J.League Cup in 2003.
Hans Ooft's Achievements
Hans Ooft achieved several important honors during his coaching career.
Team Honors
- With Japan:
- AFC Asian Cup: 1992
- Dynasty Cup: 1992
- Afro-Asian Cup of Nations: 1993
- With Urawa Red Diamonds:
- J.League Cup: 2003
Individual Recognition
In 2013, Hans Ooft was honored by being inducted into the Japan Football Hall of Fame. This shows how much his contributions to Japanese football are valued.
More About Hans Ooft
- You can find more information about Hans Ooft's coaching record on the Japan Football Hall of Fame website.
See also
In Spanish: Hans Ooft para niños
