Van Hanegem Orchestrates Feyenoord Triumph
Willem van Hanegem uses his passing range and match intelligence to control Feyenoord's midfield during the landmark European Cup final victory over Celtic.
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Willem van Hanegem Biography and Timeline
Follow Willem van Hanegem through 3 dated historical records for Netherlands.
Willem van Hanegem, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
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1970–1975Years on this page
1970
1971
Feyenoord Championship Midfield Leader
Willem van Hanegem guides play in the middle of the pitch as Feyenoord wins the 1970–71 Eredivisie championship, demonstrating his characteristic vision and measured passing.
1975
Van Hanegem Final Feyenoord Seasons
Willem van Hanegem remains one of Feyenoord's most influential midfield players after European triumphs, continuing to shape Rotterdam's style with distinctive passing.
Records, sources and methodology
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