Erik van der Ven (born 15 February 1984) is a Dutch professional football manager and former player who is the manager of Eerste Divisie side FC Den Bosch.[1] As a player, he played as a midfielder for KRC Genk, Helmond Sport, TOP Oss, FC Emmen and De Treffers.[1] He was appointed as manager of FC Den Bosch on a temporary basis in May 2019, having previously been assistant manager,[2] before becoming the manager on a permanent basis in June 2019.[3] He left the club in January 2021 by mutual consent.[4]

Erik van der Ven
Personal information
Date of birth (1984-02-15) 15 February 1984 (age 40)
Place of birth Schaijk, Netherlands
Height 1.72 m (5 ft 7+12 in)
Position(s) Midfielder
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2004 KRC Genk 4 (1)
2004–2007 Helmond Sport 92 (7)
2007–2009 TOP Oss 60 (4)
2009–2011 FC Emmen 25 (1)
2011–2012 De Treffers 12 (0)
Total 193 (13)
Managerial career
2017–2018 Jong FC Den Bosch
2019–2021 FC Den Bosch
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

References

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  1. ^ a b Erik van der Ven at WorldFootball.net
  2. ^ Martens, Jan (6 May 2019). "FC Den Bosch maakt seizoen af met Van der Ven en Beekmans als coaches, Van Hanegem wordt officieel adviseur". Brabants Dagblad (in Dutch). Archived from the original on 4 February 2021. Retrieved 4 July 2020.
  3. ^ Aarts, Rob (27 June 2019). "FC Den Bosch houdt voorlopig vast aan Van der Ven en Beekmans". Brabants Dagblad (in Dutch). Archived from the original on 4 February 2021. Retrieved 4 July 2020.
  4. ^ "Den Bosch draait honderdtachtig graden en ontslaat trainer alsnog". Voetbal International (in Dutch). 16 January 2021. Retrieved 4 February 2021.