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My Take
John van Loen reads to me as the kind of footballer whose value outlasts his stat line. Seven caps and a single goal for the Netherlands sound modest, but earning any cap amid that golden generation of Dutch talent is no small feat, and his involvement around the 1990 World Cup hints he was trusted when it mattered. What I find most telling is his second act in coaching, even leading a club as far afield as Tbilisi, plus running a football school under his own name in Utrecht. There's something quietly inspiring about a player who turns his craft into a gift for the next generation.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- John van Loen
- Name (Japanese)
- ジョン・ファンルーン
- Reading
- じょん・ふぁんるーん
- Born
- February 4, 1965 (age 61)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aquarius / Snake
- Origin
- Utrecht, Netherlands
- Height
- 179 cm
- Occupation
- association football player / association football coach
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was John van Loen born?
Born February 4, 1965 (age 61).
Where is John van Loen from?
John van Loen is from Utrecht, Netherlands.
What does John van Loen do?
John van Loen works as association football player, association football coach.
How tall is John van Loen?
John van Loen is 179 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.