Louis van Gaal

Early Life and Playing Career

Louis van Gaal's early life and playing career laid the foundation for his future success as a manager.

Birth

8 August 1951

Louis van Gaal was born in Amsterdam, Netherlands.

Youth Career at RKSV de Meer

1972-1973

Van Gaal started his youth career at RKSV de Meer.

Senior Career at Royal Antwerp

1973-1977

Van Gaal played for Royal Antwerp, making 41 appearances and scoring 7 goals.

Senior Career at Telstar

1977-1978

Van Gaal played for Telstar, making 25 appearances and scoring 1 goal.

Senior Career at Sparta Rotterdam

1978-1986

Van Gaal played for Sparta Rotterdam, making 248 appearances and scoring 26 goals.

Senior Career at AZ

1986-1987

Van Gaal played for AZ, making 17 appearances.