Rinus Michels
Rinus Michels was a legendary Dutch football manager and player, renowned for his innovative tactics and the development of 'Total Football,' a style that emphasized fluid movement and positional interchange among players. He is best known for his successful tenure as head coach of Ajax, where he led the team to numerous domestic and international titles, including three European Cups. Michels also managed the Dutch national team, guiding them to the final of the 1974 FIFA World Cup. His influence on football tactics and philosophy has left a lasting legacy, earning him recognition as one of the greatest coaches in the history of the sport.
Born on Feb 09, 1928 (97 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Romania | 1 | 9.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 19,237,691 | 9,921 | $250,000 | 129$ |
| Netherlands | 1 | 5.00 | 0.12% | +0% | 17,134,872 | 19,809 | $907,000 | 1,049$ |
| Switzerland | 1 | 6.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 8,654,622 | 5,638 | $700,000 | 456$ |
| Totals | 3 | 45,027,185 | 35,368 | $1,857,000 | 1,634$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
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Switzerland:
Rinus Michels entrusted Jan Jongbloed with the goalkeeper position during the 1974 World Cup, emphasizing the need for a goalkeeper who understands the game.
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Netherlands:
In the time of Rinus Michels, things were handled differently.
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Romania:
Rinus Michels is ranked second in the top 100 coaches list.
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Greece:
Rinus Michels, known as the patriarch of Dutch football, decided to retire from coaching after leading the national team to victory in the 1988 European Championship.
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Guatemala:
Rinus Michels was the coach of Barcelona during a significant match against Real Madrid.
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Slovenia:
Rinus Michels is noted for implementing total football with Ajax.
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Indonesia:
Rinus Michels is credited with the philosophy of total football that Kluivert aims to implement in Indonesia.
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Montenegro:
Rinus Michels is mentioned as one of the football innovators that Željko Petrović admires.
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United Kingdom:
Rinus Michels was the Dutch coach who inspired Johan Cruyff at Ajax and later reunited with him at Barcelona.
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