Gerald Vanenburg

Attacker/Midfielder

The fans of Gerald Vanenburg loved to call him 'Vaantje' and/or 'Geraldinho'. Both nicknames fitted him perfectly during his 20 year career. The midfielder and winger proved himself to be one of the most refined players from Dutch soil. Some experts even felt the Utrecht-born was blessed with a more superb technique than Johan Cruijff. The television documentary 'From street to stadium' in 1984 was specially dedicated to his football skills, confirming his status as the King of Rushes.

Only 17 years of age he made his debut for Ajax Amsterdam in professional football. After winning three championships with the club he moved to PSV Eindhoven in the summer of 1986, mainly because he felt a lack of respect of coach Cruijff. Playing for PSV Eindhoven he took his revenge, showing even more his dribbling capabilities and finesse on the pitch, and winning the European Cup I in 1988, five Dutch titles and three Dutch Cups. His biggest success however was winning the European Championship with the Dutch national team in 1988, alongside players like Marco van Basten and Ruud Gullit.

Transfers made by Wasserman

  • 1998AS CannesTSV 1860 München
  • 1997FC UtrechtAS Cannes
  • 1996Jubilo IwataFC Utrecht
  • 1994PSV EindhovenJubilo Iwata
  • 1986Ajax AmsterdamPSV Eindhoven
  • 1980Ajax Amsterdam

Club Career

  • 1998 - 2000TSV 1860 München
  • 1997 - 1998AS Cannes
  • 1997 - 1997FC Utrecht
  • 1993 - 1997Jubilo Iwata
  • 1986 - 1993PSV Eindhoven
  • 1980 - 1986Ajax Amsterdam

International Career

  • 1982 - 1992Dutch national team42 caps, 1 goal

Coaching Career

  • 2008 - 2008FC EindhovenHead Coach
  • 2006 - 2007Helmond SportHead Coach
  • 2005 - 2005PSV EindhovenYouth Coach
  • 2004 - 2004TSV 1860 MünchenHead Coach (5 games)
  • 2002 - 2004PSV EindhovenYouth Coach
  • 2001 - 2002TSV 1860 MünchenAssistant Coach
  • 2000 - 2001PSV EindhovenYouth Coach

Club Honours

  • 1994Japanese Championship, second divisionJubilo Iwata
  • 1992Dutch ChampionshipPSV Eindhoven
  •  Dutch Super CupPSV Eindhoven
  • 1991Dutch ChampionshipPSV Eindhoven
  • 1990Dutch CupPSV Eindhoven
  • 1989Dutch ChampionshipPSV Eindhoven
  •  Dutch CupPSV Eindhoven
  • 1988Dutch CupPSV Eindhoven
  •  Dutch ChampionshipPSV Eindhoven
  •  European Cup 1PSV Eindhoven
  • 1987Dutch ChampionshipPSV Eindhoven
  • 1986Dutch CupAjax Amsterdam
  •  Dutch CupAjax Amsterdam
  • 1985Dutch ChampionshipAjax Amsterdam
  • 1983Dutch ChampionshipAjax Amsterdam
  •  Dutch CupAjax Amsterdam
  • 1982Dutch ChampionshipAjax Amsterdam

International Honours

  • 1990World Cup1/8 Finals
  • 1988European ChampionshipChampion

Individual Honours

  • 1989Dutch Golden Boot
  • 1988Dutch Golden Boot