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Henk van Brussel

Henk van Brussel

Dutch footballer and manager

In this Dutch name, the surname is van Brussel, not Brussel.

Henk van Brussel (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈɦɛŋk fɑm ˈbrʏsəl];[1] 12 June 1936 – 7 October 2007) was a football player and manager from the Netherlands.

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Playing career

Club

Van Brussel played for local side Excelsior '31[2] and was part of the Go Ahead squad that won promotion to the Eredivisie in 1963.[3]

Managerial career

Van Brussel worked for Go Ahead Eagles, Rohda Raalte (amateurs), SC Heerenveen, De Graafschap, FC Groningen and SC Heracles. At Heerenveen his playing style was called the "Brussels Luna Park", because of his open attacking play which resulted in a surge in attendances.[4][5]

Death

Van Brussel died from heart failure during a vacation stay in Turkey.[6]

References

  1. [1]
    In isolation, van is pronounced [vɑn].
  2. [2]
    Oude Excelsior'31 1e elftalspeler, voetbalprof en betaald voetbalcoach Henk van Brussel overleden - Excelsior '31 (in Dutch)
  3. [3]
    Henk van Brussel (72) overleden - RTV Oost (in Dutch)
  4. [4]
    Oud –trainer Henk van Brussel overleden - Heerenveen (in Dutch)
  5. [5]
    Altijd feest en spektakel op 'Brusselse kermis' - Friesch Dagblad (in Dutch)
  6. [6]
    "Henk van Brussel overleden". de Volkskrant. 2007-10-09. Retrieved 2007-10-09.


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