Ronald Koeman

Born: March 21, 1963

Height: 5' 10.5" (180cm)

Hometown: Zaandam, The Netherlands
Nationality: Netherlands Dutch

Role: Manager
Ronald Koeman
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Career History
Managerial2001-2005Ajax
2005-2006Benfica
2006-2007PSV Eindhoven
2007-2009Valencia
2009-2011AZ Alkmaar
2011-2014Feyenoord
2014-2016Southampton
2016-2017Everton
2018-2020Netherlands
2020-2021Barcelona
Sports Mole has 3,608 articles about Ronald Koeman. Articles 1 to 40:
Netherlands Under-21 international Kees Smit on November 14, 2025
Real Madrid, Barcelona 'learn' asking price for teenage talent Kees Smit ahead of 'fierce battle' for his signature
Real Madrid and Barcelona are reportedly informed that AZ Alkmaar would be willing to let highly-rated midfielder Kees Smit leave for a fee in the region of £22m.
11:51
Manchester City's Tijjani Reijnders celebrates on August 16, 2025
Netherlands lineup vs. Lithuania: Predicted XI for World Cup 2026 qualifier as Reijnders, De Ligt return
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how the Netherlands could line up for Monday's World Cup 2026 qualifier against Lithuania.
Nov 15, 10:44
Memphis Depay and Denzel Dumfries of the Netherlands - September 7, 2025
Preview:Netherlands vs Lithuania - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Monday's World Cup Qualifying - Europe clash between Netherlands and Lithuania, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Nov 15, 10:11
Eddie Howe/Pedri composite
Newcastle transfer news: Magpies ‘ready’ to rival Barcelona, Real Madrid for ‘the next Pedri’
Newcastle United are reportedly pushing to land a 19-year-old starlet, who has been likened to Pedri, ahead of several European giants including Barcelona and Real Madrid.
Nov 14, 12:35
Netherlands coach Ronald Koeman during UEFA EURO 2024, on July 6, 2024
Preview:Poland vs Netherlands - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Friday's World Cup qualification clash between Poland and Netherlands, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Nov 12, 17:14
Nathan Ake/Manchester City composite
Man City transfer news: “Bothered” star ‘could leave’ in January amid interest from three clubs
A "bothered" Manchester City player could leave the Etihad Stadium in January amid interest from three clubs, according to a report.
Nov 11, 14:15
Liverpool's Ryan Gravenberch and Dominik Szoboszlai pictured on September 17, 2024
Liverpool injury news: Ryan Gravenberch update provided after 'problem' on Netherlands duty
Ryan Gravenberch faces a potential absence for Liverpool’s clash against Manchester United due to a suspected hamstring injury on international duty with the Netherlands.
Oct 13, 18:30
Best midfielders in the world ranked
Who are the best midfielders in the world? Do Real Madrid's Jude Bellingham and Rodri rank in the top 10?
Who are the best midfielders in the world? Sports Mole counts down the top 10, including the likes of Ballon d'Or winner Rodri, Jude Bellingham, and Pedri.
Oct 11, 20:45
Memphis Depay and Denzel Dumfries of the Netherlands - September 7, 2025
Preview:Netherlands vs Finland - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's World Cup Qualifying - Europe clash between Netherlands and Finland, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Oct 10, 09:50
Netherlands' Memphis Depay pictured on July 10, 2024
Preview:Malta vs Netherlands - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's World Cup Qualifying - Europe clash between Malta and Netherlands, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Oct 7, 16:32
Netherlands head coach Ronald Koeman with Memphis Depay on June 7, 2025
Netherlands predicted XI vs. Lithuania: Possible lineup for World Cup qualifier as Memphis Depay dropped
Sports Mole looks at how Netherlands could line up for their World Cup qualifier against Lithuania on Sunday afternoon.
Sep 5, 12:27
Netherlands coach Ronald Koeman during UEFA EURO 2024, on July 6, 2024
Preview:Netherlands vs Poland - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's World Cup Qualifying - Europe clash between Netherlands and Poland, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Sep 2, 17:56
Most free kicks scored in history
Most free kicks scored in football history: Where does Lionel Messi rank in the top 10 most dangerous set-piece takers ever?
Who has scored the most free kicks in football history? Sports Mole counts down the top 10 most dangerous set piece takers of all time, including Lionel Messi.
Jul 31, 22:40
AC Milan's Paolo Maldini during the 2007 Champions League final
Best defenders of all time: Top 10 greatest stoppers, sweepers and full-backs in football history ranked
Who are the best defenders of all time? Sports Mole counts down the top 10 greatest stoppers, sweepers and full-backs in football history - including Cafu, Sergio Ramos and Paolo Maldini.
Jul 30, 19:47
Barcelona president Joan Laporta during a press conference on September 3, 2024
Barcelona ace close to new contract at Camp Nou as Joan Laporta lavishes praise on "key player"
Barcelona president Joan Laporta says that the club are working to keep hold of Frenkie de Jong, with a new contract on the agenda.
Jun 27, 12:03
Netherlands head coach Ronald Koeman with Memphis Depay on June 7, 2025
Netherlands lineup vs. Malta: Predicted XI for 2026 World Cup qualifier
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how the Netherlands could line up for Tuesday's 2026 World Cup qualifier against Malta in Groningen.
Jun 9, 02:15
Netherlands midfielder Tijani Reijnders celebrates scoring against Spain on March 20, 2025
Preview:Netherlands vs Malta - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's World Cup Qualifying - Europe clash between Netherlands and Malta, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jun 8, 13:48
Barcelona's Lionel Messi and Andres Iniesta celebrate victory with the trophy in 2009
The ultimate treble-winning combined XI - Lionel Messi, Johan Cruyff, Robert Lewandowski
Ahead of Saturday's Champions League final between treble-chasing PSG and Inter Milan, Sports Mole takes on the task of picking the ultimate combined treble-winning XI from previous winners of it.
Jun 6, 19:39
Netherlands coach Ronald Koeman during UEFA EURO 2024, on July 6, 2024
Netherlands lineup vs. Finland: Predicted XI for 2026 World Cup qualifier
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how the Netherlands could line up for Saturday’s World Cup qualifier against Finland.
Jun 5, 17:04
Netherlands midfielder Tijani Reijnders celebrates scoring against Spain on March 20, 2025
Preview:Finland vs Netherlands - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's World Cup qualifier between Finland and Netherlands, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jun 5, 16:38
Liverpool celebrate winning the 2005 Champions League after the 'Miracle of Istanbul'
PSG vs. Inter Milan: Top 10 European Cup/Champions League finals of all time
Ahead of the 2024-25 Champions League final between PSG and Inter, Sports Mole ranks the 10 greatest finals in the history of the competition.
May 29, 09:30
Arsenal's Jakub Kiwior and Jurrien Timber pictured on April 2, 2025
Arsenal suffer injury blow with key defender set to 'undergo ankle procedure'
Arsenal defender Jurrien Timber is reportedly set to undergo surgery after struggling with an ankle issue in recent weeks.
May 19, 19:04
Real Madrid's Raul Asencio with Kylian Mbappe and Antonio Rudiger on December 1, 2024
Real Madrid star 'signs new contract' but club's summer transfer plans are unchanged
Real Madrid centre-back Raul Asencio has reportedly signed a new long-term contract at Bernabeu, with his deal due to run until June 2029.
Mar 26, 09:29
Arsenal's Jurrien Timber pictured on December 21, 2024
Arsenal receive Jurrien Timber fitness boost ahead of Fulham Premier League clash
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta recieves a fitness boost ahead of next Tuesday's Premier League clash against Fulham at the Emirates Stadium.
Mar 24, 19:38
Spain attacker Lamine Yamal on March 23, 2025
Spain 3-3 Netherlands: Highlights, man of the match, stats as chaotic UEFA Nations League quarter-final is decided by a penalty shootout
Spain book their spot in the semi-finals of the 2024-25 UEFA Nations League courtesy of a penalty-shootout success over Netherlands.
Mar 23, 22:43
Spain manager Luis de la Fuente pictured on July 14, 2024
Spain vs. Netherlands: La Roja boss Luis de la Fuente confirms double fitness boost
Spain will have Alvaro Morata and Robin Le Normand available for Sunday's UEFA Nations League quarter-final second leg against Netherlands.
Mar 23, 12:59
Arsenal's Jurrien Timber with teammates on March 12, 2025
New Arsenal player joins Riccardo Calafiori in withdrawing from international duty
A new Arsenal player withdraws from international duty on the same day that Riccardo Calafiori pulls out of the Italy squad with a knee injury.
Mar 21, 23:38
Netherlands midfielder Tijani Reijnders celebrates scoring against Spain on March 20, 2025
Spain vs. Netherlands: Predicted Oranje XI for second leg of UEFA Nations League quarter-final
Sports Mole looks at how Netherlands could line up in the second leg of their UEFA Nations League quarter-final against Spain.
Mar 21, 13:55
Spain duo Lamine Yamal and Nico Williams on March 20, 2025
Preview:Spain vs. Netherlands - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Nations League clash between Spain and Netherlands, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Mar 21, 13:34
Spain's Pau Cubarsi on March 20, 2025
Spain boss Luis de la Fuente issues Pau Cubarsi injury update after Barcelona centre-back is forced off in Rotterdam
Spain head coach Luis de la Fuente says that Pau Cubarsi has a chance of being involved in Sunday's UEFA Nations League quarter-final second leg against Netherlands.
Mar 21, 07:52
Liverpool's Ibrahima Konate with Virgil van Dijk on February 6, 2025
Liverpool injury news: Reds defender picks up 'knock' on international duty
Liverpool defender Ibrahima Konate picks up a 'knock' in France's 2-0 defeat against Croatia in the UEFA Nations League quarter-finals.
Mar 21, 00:19
Spain's Mikel Merino on March 20, 2025
Netherlands 2-2 Spain: Highlights, man of the match, stats as La Roja fight back to leave quarter-final delicately poised
Mikel Merino comes up with a last-gasp leveller as Spain fight back to draw 2-2 with 10-man Netherlands in the first leg of their UEFA Nations League quarter-final.
Mar 20, 21:56
Liverpool's Ryan Gravenberch and Dominik Szoboszlai pictured on September 17, 2024
Liverpool midfielder withdraws from national team as Arne Slot handed new injury scare
Liverpool suffer an alarming injury scare as Ryan Gravenberch withdraws from the Netherlands squad with an issue sustained in the EFL Cup final.
Mar 19, 22:08
Liverpool's Virgil van Dijk during his side's Premier League match against Leicester City, on December 26, 2024
Virgil van Dijk future: Ronald Koeman drops hint on defender's potential destination after links to PSG are rubbished
Netherlands manager Ronald Koeman claims Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk is not interested in a move to Saudi Arabia this summer.
Mar 18, 23:37
Netherlands defender Virgil van Dijk in action in September 2024.
Netherlands lineup vs. Spain: Predicted XI for Nations league quarter-final first-leg clash
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how the Netherlands could line up for Thursday's UEFA Nations League quarter-final first-leg clash with Spain.
Mar 18, 18:47
Netherlands coach Ronald Koeman during UEFA EURO 2024, on July 6, 2024
Preview:Netherlands vs. Spain - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's Nations League clash between Netherlands and Spain, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Mar 18, 18:34
Bournemouth's Dean Huijsen with Milos Kerkez on December 5, 2024
Real Madrid to 'step up pursuit' of Premier League defender during international break
Real Madrid are reportedly preparing to step up their pursuit of Bournemouth defender Dean Huijsen over the international break.
Mar 18, 00:51
Everton manager David Moyes on February 26, 2025
Preview:Everton vs. West Ham United - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Mar 13, 17:30
Manchester United's Joshua Zirkzee and Alejandro Garnacho pictured on October 6, 2024
Man United attacker left out of national team squad as manager delivers brutally honest assessment
Netherlands boss Ronald Koeman brutally tells Joshua Zirkzee that he has not been selected for March's international fixtures because he's "not good enough at the moment".
Mar 10, 13:32
Everton manager David Moyes on February 26, 2025
Preview:Wolverhampton Wanderers vs. Everton - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Premier League clash between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Everton, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Mar 6, 13:30
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