Reinhard Jozef Petrus "René" Meulensteen(born 25 March 1964) is a Dutch formerfootballerand coach who was most recently assistant coach of theAustralia national soccer team.[3]He spent the early parts of his career working in the Netherlands before taking up managerial roles with the Qatari youth team, as well as clubsAl-IttihadandAl-Sadd.He then spent 12 years, split either side of a year stint atBrøndby,withPremier LeaguesideManchester Unitedin various non-managerial capacities. Following his departure from the club in 2013, Meulensteen was in charge for short spells atAnzhi Makhachkala,FulhamandMaccabi Haifa.
 Meulensteen in 2011 | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Reinhard Jozef Petrus Meulensteen[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 25 March 1964[2] | ||
| Place of birth | Beugen,Netherlands[2] | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Youth career | |||
| VIOS '38 | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1982–1983 | VIOS '38 | ||
| 1983–1988 | RKVV Volharding | ||
| 1988–1989 | VIOS '38 | ||
| 1989–1991 | De Treffers | ||
| 1991–1993 | N.E.C. | ||
| Managerial career | |||
| 1990–1993 | NEC(youth) | ||
| 1993–1999 | Qatar U18 | ||
| 1999–2000 | Al-Ittihad | ||
| 2000–2001 | Al-Sadd | ||
| 2001–2006 | Manchester United Youth | ||
| 2005–2006 | Manchester United Reserves | ||
| 2006–2007 | Brøndby | ||
| 2007–2013 | Manchester United(first-team coach) | ||
| 2013 | Anzhi Makhachkala(assistant) | ||
| 2013 | Anzhi Makhachkala | ||
| 2013–2014 | Fulham | ||
| 2016–2017 | Maccabi Haifa | ||
| 2017–2018 | Kerala Blasters | ||
| 2018–2024 | Australia(assistant) | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Managerial career
editEarly career
editWhile still playing, Meulensteen became a youth coach atNEC.[4]
In June 2006, he signed a three-year contract withDanishclubBrøndbyto become manager of the club, but resigned after six months.[5]
On 18 January 2007, Meulensteen rejoined Manchester United as technical skills development coach mainly to work with the first team. After the departure in July 2008 of their assistant manager,Carlos QueiroztoPortugalas theirnational teammanager, Meulensteen took over as first team coach, withMike Phelanbeing promoted to assistant manager. Both assumed their new roles on 13 August 2008.[6]
During his time as first-team coach, he helped Sir Alex Ferguson secure thePremier Leaguetitle in2008–09,2010–11and2012–13;theCommunity Shieldin2008,2010,2011,theLeague Cupin2008–09and2009–10;the UEFA Champions League in2007–08andFIFA Club World Cupin2008.
Manchester United confirmed his departure from the club on 26 June 2013, after incoming managerDavid Moyesdecided to bring in his own coaching team.[7]
On 1 July 2013, Meulensteen signed a contract withAnzhi Makhachkala,joiningGuus Hiddinkas an assistant coach.[8]Hiddink left Anzhi after only two games into the 2013–14 Russian Premier League season, allowing Meulensteen to step up to head coach.[9]After 16 days in charge, Meulensteen was sacked and replaced byGadzhi Gadzhiyev.[10]
Fulham
editMeulensteen returned to England in November 2013 to take up a coaching position underMartin JolatFulham.[11]Less than three weeks later, Jol was sacked by Fulham after five consecutive league defeats, with Meulensteen taking over as manager.[12]His first match as Fulham manager was a 2–1 loss toTottenham Hotspuron 4 December, whereAshkan Dejagahscored the only goal for Meulensteen's side. Fulham won their first match under Meulensteen days later on 8 December, beatingAston Villa2–0 with goals fromSteve SidwellandDimitar Berbatov.On 14 February 2014, Fulham hiredFelix Magathto replace Meulensteen as manager, sacking Meulensteen four days later.[13]
In November 2014, he was hired as a consultant by thePhiladelphia UnionfromMajor League Soccer.[14]
Maccabi Haifa
editOn 9 August 2016, Meulensteen was presented as head coach byMaccabi Haifa[15]fromIsraeli Premier League.His appointment lasted just over six months, and then resigned as head coach on 13 February 2017.[16]
Kerala Blasters
editOn 14 July 2017, Meulensteen was appointed as head coach ofIndian Super LeaguesideKerala Blasters.[17]The club parted ways with Meulensteen after poor start of the season. He resigned as head coach on 2 January 2018.[18]
Australia
editMeulensteen served as an assistant coach withAustraliafrom 2018 to 2024.[19][20]
Personal life
editMeulensteen's daughterPienis a television presenter and reporter in the UK,[21]whilst his sonMelleis also a footballer.
Honours
editManager
editAl-Ittihad[22]
Al-Sadd[22]
- Emir of Qatar Cup:2000–01
Man United Reserves[22]
- Premier Reserve League:2005–06
- PRL Northern Division: 2005–06
- Manchester Senior Cup:2005–06
References
edit- ^"Squad List: FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022: Australia (AUS)"(PDF).FIFA. 18 December 2022. p. 2.Retrieved27 October2024.
- ^ab"Meulensteen: Manager".BDFutbol.Retrieved6 May2020.
- ^Arnold era commences with confirmation of new Caltex Socceroos staff,Caltex Socceroos,9 August 2018
- ^(in Danish)We need to f... get there,Brondby,8 September 2006
- ^(in Danish)René Meulensteen ny cheftræner i Brøndby IF,Brondby,6 June 2006
- ^Sir Alex names new assistant,Manchester United,3 September 2008
- ^"Club confirms Rene exit".ManUtd.com.Manchester United. 26 June 2013.Retrieved2 December2013.
- ^УКРЕПЛЕНИЕ ТРЕНЕРСКОГО ШТАБА, Официальный сайт ФК «Анжи»
- ^Hiddink Resigns as Anzhi Coach
- ^"René Meulensteen shown door at Anzhi Makhachkala after 16 days as coach".The Guardian.7 August 2013.Retrieved13 August2013.
- ^"Rene Meulensteen joins Fulham as new head coach".BBC Sport.British Broadcasting Corporation. 13 November 2013.Retrieved13 November2013.
- ^"Rene Meulensteen replaces sacked Martin Jol at Fulham".BBC Sport.British Broadcasting Corporation. 1 December 2013. Archived fromthe originalon 1 December 2013.Retrieved2 December2013.
- ^"Rene Meulensteen, Ray Wilkins and Alan Curbishley exit Fulham".BBC Sport.British Broadcasting Corporation. 18 February 2014.Retrieved19 February2014.
- ^"Philadelphia Union add former Manchester United assistant coach Rene Meulensteen as consultant | MLSsoccer.com".Archived fromthe originalon 17 November 2014.
- ^רנה מולנסטיין מונה למאמן מכבי חיפה.mhaifafc.com(in Hebrew). Maccabi Haifa FC. 9 August 2016.Retrieved9 August2016.
- ^"Meulensteen leaves Maccabi Haifa".Football Oranje. 13 February 2017.Retrieved16 February2017.
- ^Bharali, Abhijit (14 July 2017)."ISL 2017: Kerala Blasters name Rene Meulensteen as head coach".sportskeeda.Retrieved14 July2017.
- ^"Kerala Blasters coach Rene Meulensteen steps down".New Indian Express.2 January 2018.Retrieved10 February2018.
- ^"Subway Socceroos coaching staff – update".Socceroos.Football Australia.Retrieved27 September2024.
- ^"Rene Meulensteen and Luke Wilkshire leave Socceroos' coaching staff".Optus Sport.Retrieved27 September2024.
- ^"What's it like to interview Erik ten Hag?".Manutd.com.Manchester United. 24 May 2022.Retrieved23 September2022.
- ^abc"Rene Mulensteen Bio".Rene Mulensteen Official.Retrieved12 February2023.
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