Reinhard Jozef Petrus "René" Meulensteen (born 25 March 1964) is a Dutch former footballer and coach who was most recently assistant coach of the Australia national soccer team.[3] He spent the early parts of his career working in the Netherlands before taking up managerial roles with the Qatari youth team, as well as clubs Al-Ittihad and Al-Sadd. He then spent 12 years, split either side of a year stint at Brøndby, with Premier League side Manchester United in various non-managerial capacities. Following his departure from the club in 2013, Meulensteen was in charge for short spells at Anzhi Makhachkala, Fulham and Maccabi Haifa.
 Meulensteen in 2011 | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Reinhard Jozef Petrus Meulensteen[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 25 March 1964[2] | ||
| Place of birth | Beugen, Netherlands[2] | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Youth career | |||
| VIOS '38 | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1982–1983 | VIOS '38 | ||
| 1983–1988 | RKVV Volharding | ||
| 1988–1989 | VIOS '38 | ||
| 1989–1991 | De Treffers | ||
| 1991–1993 | N.E.C. | ||
| Managerial career | |||
| 1990–1993 | NEC (youth) | ||
| 1993–1999 | Qatar U18 | ||
| 1999–2000 | Al-Ittihad | ||
| 2000–2001 | Al-Sadd | ||
| 2001–2006 | Manchester United Youth | ||
| 2005–2006 | Manchester United Reserves | ||
| 2006–2007 | Brøndby | ||
| 2007–2013 | Manchester United (first-team coach) | ||
| 2013 | Anzhi Makhachkala (assistant) | ||
| 2013 | Anzhi Makhachkala | ||
| 2013–2014 | Fulham | ||
| 2016–2017 | Maccabi Haifa | ||
| 2017–2018 | Kerala Blasters | ||
| 2018–2024 | Australia (assistant) | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Managerial career
editEarly career
editWhile still playing, Meulensteen became a youth coach at NEC.[4]
In June 2006, he signed a three-year contract with Danish club Brøndby to become manager of the club, but resigned after six months.[5]
On 18 January 2007, Meulensteen rejoined Manchester United as technical skills development coach mainly to work with the first team. After the departure in July 2008 of their assistant manager, Carlos Queiroz to Portugal as their national team manager, Meulensteen took over as first team coach, with Mike Phelan being promoted to assistant manager. Both assumed their new roles on 13 August 2008.[6]
During his time as first-team coach, he helped Sir Alex Ferguson secure the Premier League title in 2008–09, 2010–11 and 2012–13; the Community Shield in 2008, 2010, 2011, the League Cup in 2008–09 and 2009–10; the UEFA Champions League in 2007–08 and FIFA Club World Cup in 2008.
Manchester United confirmed his departure from the club on 26 June 2013, after incoming manager David Moyes decided to bring in his own coaching team.[7]
On 1 July 2013, Meulensteen signed a contract with Anzhi Makhachkala, joining Guus Hiddink as an assistant coach.[8] Hiddink left Anzhi after only two games into the 2013–14 Russian Premier League season, allowing Meulensteen to step up to head coach.[9] After 16 days in charge, Meulensteen was sacked and replaced by Gadzhi Gadzhiyev.[10]
Fulham
editMeulensteen returned to England in November 2013 to take up a coaching position under Martin Jol at Fulham.[11] Less than three weeks later, Jol was sacked by Fulham after five consecutive league defeats, with Meulensteen taking over as manager.[12] His first match as Fulham manager was a 2–1 loss to Tottenham Hotspur on 4 December, where Ashkan Dejagah scored the only goal for Meulensteen's side. Fulham won their first match under Meulensteen days later on 8 December, beating Aston Villa 2–0 with goals from Steve Sidwell and Dimitar Berbatov. On 14 February 2014, Fulham hired Felix Magath to replace Meulensteen as manager, sacking Meulensteen four days later.[13]
In November 2014, he was hired as a consultant by the Philadelphia Union from Major League Soccer.[14]
Maccabi Haifa
editOn 9 August 2016, Meulensteen was presented as head coach by Maccabi Haifa[15] from Israeli Premier League. His appointment lasted just over six months, and then resigned as head coach on 13 February 2017.[16]
Kerala Blasters
editOn 14 July 2017, Meulensteen was appointed as head coach of Indian Super League side Kerala Blasters.[17] The club parted ways with Meulensteen after poor start of the season. He resigned as head coach on 2 January 2018.[18]
Australia
editMeulensteen served as an assistant coach with Australia from 2018 to 2024.[19][20]
Personal life
editMeulensteen's daughter Pien is a television presenter and reporter in the UK, [21] whilst his son Melle is also a footballer.
Honours
editManager
editAl-Ittihad[22]
Al-Sadd[22]
- Emir of Qatar Cup: 2000–01
Man United Reserves[22]
- Premier Reserve League: 2005–06
- PRL Northern Division: 2005–06
- Manchester Senior Cup: 2005–06
References
edit- ^ "Squad List: FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022: Australia (AUS)" (PDF). FIFA. 18 December 2022. p. 2. Retrieved 27 October 2024.
- ^ a b "Meulensteen: Manager". BDFutbol. Retrieved 6 May 2020.
- ^ Arnold era commences with confirmation of new Caltex Socceroos staff, Caltex Socceroos, 9 August 2018
- ^ (in Danish) We need to f... get there, Brondby, 8 September 2006
- ^ (in Danish) René Meulensteen ny cheftræner i Brøndby IF, Brondby, 6 June 2006
- ^ Sir Alex names new assistant, Manchester United, 3 September 2008
- ^ "Club confirms Rene exit". ManUtd.com. Manchester United. 26 June 2013. Retrieved 2 December 2013.
- ^ УКРЕПЛЕНИЕ ТРЕНЕРСКОГО ШТАБА, Официальный сайт ФК «Анжи»
- ^ Hiddink Resigns as Anzhi Coach
- ^ "René Meulensteen shown door at Anzhi Makhachkala after 16 days as coach". The Guardian. 7 August 2013. Retrieved 13 August 2013.
- ^ "Rene Meulensteen joins Fulham as new head coach". BBC Sport. British Broadcasting Corporation. 13 November 2013. Retrieved 13 November 2013.
- ^ "Rene Meulensteen replaces sacked Martin Jol at Fulham". BBC Sport. British Broadcasting Corporation. 1 December 2013. Archived from the original on 1 December 2013. Retrieved 2 December 2013.
- ^ "Rene Meulensteen, Ray Wilkins and Alan Curbishley exit Fulham". BBC Sport. British Broadcasting Corporation. 18 February 2014. Retrieved 19 February 2014.
- ^ "Philadelphia Union add former Manchester United assistant coach Rene Meulensteen as consultant | MLSsoccer.com". Archived from the original on 17 November 2014.
- ^ רנה מולנסטיין מונה למאמן מכבי חיפה. mhaifafc.com (in Hebrew). Maccabi Haifa FC. 9 August 2016. Retrieved 9 August 2016.
- ^ "Meulensteen leaves Maccabi Haifa". Football Oranje. 13 February 2017. Retrieved 16 February 2017.
- ^ Bharali, Abhijit (14 July 2017). "ISL 2017: Kerala Blasters name Rene Meulensteen as head coach". sportskeeda. Retrieved 14 July 2017.
- ^ "Kerala Blasters coach Rene Meulensteen steps down". New Indian Express. 2 January 2018. Retrieved 10 February 2018.
- ^ "Subway Socceroos coaching staff – update". Socceroos. Football Australia. Retrieved 27 September 2024.
- ^ "Rene Meulensteen and Luke Wilkshire leave Socceroos' coaching staff". Optus Sport. Retrieved 27 September 2024.
- ^ "What's it like to interview Erik ten Hag?". Manutd.com. Manchester United. 24 May 2022. Retrieved 23 September 2022.
- ^ a b c "Rene Mulensteen Bio". Rene Mulensteen Official. Retrieved 12 February 2023.
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