1991
Ajax Manager
Becomes Ajax head coach and begins one of the most successful managerial periods in the club's history.
Football player and manager history
Louis van Gaal
Explore 8 football history records associated with Louis van Gaal, arranged by year, month, day and event. Entries may concern different clubs or national teams during the person’s career.
Historical events
1992 May 13th
UEFA Cup Victory
Guides Ajax to the UEFA Cup title against Torino.
1995 May 24th
Ajax Champions League Triumph
Leads a youthful Ajax side to the European title with an unbeaten campaign.
1995 May 24th
Champions League Victory
Guides a young Ajax side to a 1-0 victory over AC Milan in the UEFA Champions League final.
1997
Barcelona Manager Appointment
Takes charge of Barcelona and introduces a large group of Dutch players into the squad.
1999
Barcelona League Championship
Guides Barcelona to a second consecutive Spanish league championship.
2014 July 12th
World Cup Third Place
Guides the Netherlands to third place at the World Cup after an unbeaten run through regulation time.
2016
van Gaal Leads Manchester United Past Crystal Palace
Manchester United beat Crystal Palace 2-1, giving van Gaal the FA Cup.