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My Take
Koeman fascinates me because he broke the unwritten rule that defenders aren't supposed to be the team's deadliest weapon. Over 250 career goals from the back line is simply absurd, and that thunderous free-kick of his remains one of football's great signatures. What I respect even more is the second act: many great players flame out as managers, but Koeman climbed all the way to leading the Netherlands national team. That dual mastery, as both an elite scorer-defender and a serious tactician, is rare. He strikes me as someone who never accepted the limits others placed on his position, and I find that quietly inspiring.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Ronald Koeman
- Name (Japanese)
- ロナルド・クーマン
- Reading
- ろなるど・くーまん
- Born
- March 21, 1963 (age 63)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aries / Rabbit
- Origin
- Zaandam, North Holland, Netherlands
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- 182 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 Ronald Koeman born?
Born March 21, 1963 (age 63).
Where is Ronald Koeman from?
Ronald Koeman is from Zaandam, North Holland, Netherlands.
What does Ronald Koeman do?
Ronald Koeman works as association football player, association football coach.
How tall is Ronald Koeman?
Ronald Koeman is 182 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
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.