Louis van Gaal

Coaching Career

Louis van Gaal's coaching career spans multiple clubs and national teams, showcasing his versatility and success.

Assistant Coach at Ajax

1988-1991

Van Gaal served as an assistant coach under Leo Beenhakker at Ajax.

Head Coach at Ajax

1991-1997

Van Gaal took over as head coach at Ajax, winning three Eredivisie titles, the UEFA Cup, and the UEFA Champions League.

Head Coach at Barcelona

1997-2000

Van Gaal moved to Barcelona, winning two league titles and one Copa del Rey.

Head Coach of Netherlands

2000-2001

Van Gaal's first stint as head coach of the Netherlands national team ended without qualifying for the 2002 FIFA World Cup.

Head Coach of Netherlands U20

2001

Van Gaal briefly managed the Netherlands U20 team.

Second Stint at Barcelona

2002-2003

Van Gaal returned to Barcelona for a brief period.

Head Coach at AZ

2005-2009

Van Gaal led AZ to their first Eredivisie championship since 1981.

Head Coach at Bayern Munich

2009-2011

Van Gaal won the Bundesliga and the DFB-Pokal at Bayern Munich, and reached the UEFA Champions League final.

Second Stint as Head Coach of Netherlands

2012-2014

Van Gaal led the Netherlands to a third-place finish at the 2014 FIFA World Cup.

Head Coach at Manchester United

2014-2016

Van Gaal won the FA Cup at Manchester United before being dismissed.

Third Stint as Head Coach of Netherlands

2021-2022

Van Gaal returned to manage the Netherlands for a third time, leading them to the quarterfinals at the 2022 FIFA World Cup.