Transfer to Ajax
Joins Ajax from Groningen and develops into a high-scoring defender and midfielder.
Role range: 1983-1986
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Ronald Koeman Biography and Timeline
Follow Ronald Koeman through 8 dated historical records for Netherlands.
Ronald Koeman, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
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1983–2020Years on this page
1983
1986
Transfer to PSV
Joins PSV and becomes a key figure in a team that dominates Dutch football.
Role range: 1986-1989
1988
European Championship Semi-Final
Scores a penalty as the Netherlands defeat West Germany 2-1 in the European Championship semi-final.
Role range: 1983-1994
1989
Barcelona Transfer
Joins Barcelona from PSV Eindhoven and becomes a major defender and set-piece specialist.
Role range: 1989-1995
1992
European Cup Winning Goal
Scores the extra-time free-kick that gives Barcelona a 1-0 European Cup final victory over Sampdoria.
Role range: 1989-1995
European Cup Winning Goal Celebration
Is celebrated in Barcelona after his extra-time free kick gives the club its first European Cup.
Role range: 1989-1995
2012
Koeman Rebuilds Feyenoord League Challenge
Ronald Koeman directs a youthful Feyenoord team towards the leading places in the Eredivisie, restoring confidence through organised play and academy development.
2020
Barcelona Manager Appointment
Returns to Barcelona as first-team manager after previously starring for the club as a defender.
Role range: 2020-2021
Records, sources and methodology
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