Dutch former professional footballer
Marcel Brands (born 1962) is a Dutch former professional footballer who is currently the president at PSV Eindhoven.
Playing career
Born in 's-Hertogenbosch, Brands started his playing career at local club FC Den Bosch.[1] He also played for NAC Breda and Feyenoord, and made over 350 appearances for RKC Waalwijk, encompassing two separate spells.[1]
Non-playing career
After retiring he became technical director at RKC Waalwijk and appointed Martin Jol as club manager.[2] In 2005 he moved to join AZ, along with manager Louis van Gaal,[2] and in 2008-09 the club went on to win only their second ever Eredivisie title.[3] Brands moved to PSV in 2010 to improve the club's transfer strategy and youth development.[2] He would spend eight years with the club, in which time they won three Eredivisie titles, three Johan Cruyff Shields and one KNVB Cup.[2][4] In May 2018 he joined English club Everton, replacing Steve Walsh as their director of Football.[5] On 5 December 2021, Brands left the club with immediate effect.[6]
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