Marcel Brands

Dutch former professional footballer

Marcel BrandsPersonal information

Full name|  Martinus Wilhelmus Brands
Date of birth|  (1962-03-16) 16 March 1962 (age 61)
Place of birth|  Den Bosch, Netherlands
Position(s)|  Centre Midfield
Senior career*
Years|  Team|  Apps|  (Gls)
1981–1982|  Den Bosch|  |
1984–1985|  RKC Waalwijk|  |
1986–1987|  NAC Breda|  |
1986–1987|  → RKC Waalwijk|  |
1988–1989|  Feyenoord|  0|  (0)
1990–1991|  RKC Waalwijk|  0|  (0)
1997–1998|  OJC Rosmalen|  |
Managerial career
1998–2005|  RKC Waalwijk (Director of Football)
2005–2010|  AZ Alkmaar (Director of Football)
2010–2018|  PSV Eindhoven (Director of Football)
2018–2021|  Everton (Director of Football)
2022-Present|  PSV Eindhoven (Director of Football)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Marcel Brands (born 1962) is a Dutch former professional footballer who is currently the Director of Football at PSV Eindhoven.

## Playing career[edit]

Born in 's-Hertogenbosch, Brands started his playing career at local club FC Den Bosch.[1] He also played for NAC Breda and Feyenoord, and made over 350 appearances for RKC Waalwijk, encompassing two separate spells.[1]

## Non-playing career[edit]

After retiring he became technical director at RKC Waalwijk and appointed Martin Jol as club manager.[2] In 2005 he moved to join AZ, along with manager Louis van Gaal,[2] and in 2008-09 the club went on to win only their second ever Eredivisie title.[3] Brands moved to PSV in 2010 to improve the club's transfer strategy and youth development.[2] He would spend eight years with the club, in which time they won three Eredivisie titles, three Johan Cruyff Shields and one KNVB Cup.[2][4] In May 2018 he joined English club Everton, replacing Steve Walsh as their director of Football.[5] On 5 December 2021, Brands left the club with immediate effect.[6]

## References[edit]

1. ^ a b "PSV appoint Marcel Brands as their new Technical Director" (in Dutch). 21 May 2010. Retrieved 21 May 2018.
2. ^ a b c d Jones, Adam (16 May 2018). "Everything you need to know about Marcel Brands". liverpoolecho. Retrieved 17 May 2018.
3. ^ "Netherlands - Champions". RSSSF. Retrieved 17 May 2018.
4. ^ "Netherlands - List of Super Cup Finals". RSSSF. Retrieved 3 June 2018.
5. ^ "Brands Becomes Everton's New Director Of Football | Everton Football Club". www.evertonfc.com. Archived from the original on 17 May 2018. Retrieved 17 May 2018.
6. ^ "Club Statement". Everton F.C. 5 December 2021. Retrieved 5 December 2021.

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