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Marc Overmars was born on March 29, 1973 in Emst, Gelderland, Netherlands. Marc Overmars is credited as an association football player and sports official. That works out to 53 years old in 2026. Awards on record include AFC Ajax–player of the year (1996). The listed height is 173 cm.
My Take
Overmars is the kind of footballer I always rooted for: small in stature but electric on the wing. At 173 cm he was never an imposing physical presence, yet his blistering pace and clean technique made him a nightmare for defenders, and Ajax rightly named him their player of the year. What interests me even more is his second act as a director of football at Ajax and Antwerp. Few athletes manage to stay relevant in the boardroom, but Overmars clearly understood the game from every angle. To me he represents the rare blend of explosive talent and lasting football intelligence.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Marc Overmars
- Name (Japanese)
- マルク・オーフェルマルス
- Reading
- まるく・おーふぇるまるす
- Born
- March 29, 1973 (age 53)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aries / Ox
- Origin
- Emst, Gelderland, Netherlands
- Height
- 173 cm
- Occupation
- association football player / sports official
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- 1996 AFC Ajax–player of the year
3. Links
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-20
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.
Frequently asked questions
When was Marc Overmars born?
Born March 29, 1973 (age 53).
Where is Marc Overmars from?
Marc Overmars is from Emst, Gelderland, Netherlands.
What does Marc Overmars do?
Marc Overmars works as association football player, sports official.
How tall is Marc Overmars?
Marc Overmars is 173 cm.
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