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My Take
Phillip Cocu is the kind of quiet professional I deeply respect. Born in Eindhoven and standing 185 cm, he spent his playing days orchestrating the midfield, then carried that intelligence into management. He was never the flashy goal-machine; he was the heartbeat who controlled the rhythm of a match, the sort of figure connoisseurs appreciate more than highlight-reel fans. Making a clean transition from player to coach is rarer than people assume, yet Cocu crossed that bridge fully. There is a Scorpio-like calm and persistence about him, and I find myself admiring the composed competitor he has always been.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Phillip Cocu
- Name (Japanese)
- フィリップ・コクー
- Reading
- ふぃりっぷ・こくー
- Born
- October 29, 1970 (age 55)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Scorpio / Dog
- Origin
- Eindhoven, North Brabant, Netherlands
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- 185 cm
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- association football player / association football coach
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Phillip Cocu born?
Born October 29, 1970 (age 55).
Where is Phillip Cocu from?
Phillip Cocu is from Eindhoven, North Brabant, Netherlands.
What does Phillip Cocu do?
Phillip Cocu works as association football player, association football coach.
How tall is Phillip Cocu?
Phillip Cocu is 185 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.