Dick Schreuder Appointed Head Coach of NEC

Dutch football manager Dick Schreuder has been appointed as the new head coach of Eredivisie club NEC. Schreuder, born on August 2, 1971, in Barneveld, Netherlands, brings a wealth of experience to the role, both as a player and a manager.

Playing Career

Schreuder enjoyed a varied playing career as a midfielder, featuring for several clubs including PSV Eindhoven, Sparta Rotterdam, Groningen, RKC Waalwijk, Stoke City, Helmond Sport, and Go Ahead Eagles. He made a total of 191 appearances, scoring 15 goals throughout his senior career. He briefly played for Stoke City in the 1997-98 season, making two League Cup appearances as a substitute [1].

Managerial Career

Schreuder began his managerial career in 2007 with SDV Barneveld. He has since held positions at Barnet (jointly), VV Katwijk, Philadelphia Union (technical staff), TSG Hoffenheim (assistant), Vitesse (assistant), PEC Zwolle, and Castellón. His appointment at NEC marks a return to the Eredivisie, the top tier of Dutch football.

Early Life and Family

Born in Barneveld, Schreuder began his football journey with PSV Eindhoven. His brother, Alfred Schreuder, is also a former footballer [1].

Recent Roles

Prior to joining NEC, Schreuder served as the head coach of Castellón. He also gained experience as an assistant coach at TSG Hoffenheim, and Vitesse.

Schreuder’s appointment at NEC signals a new chapter for both the manager and the club, as they look to build on recent successes and compete at the highest level of Dutch football.