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Barry Hulshoff

Dutch defender who won three European Cups with Ajax.

Bernardus Adriaan "Barry" Hulshoff (30 September 1946 – 16 February 2020) was a Dutch footballer who played as a defender for Ajax Amsterdam and MVV. He was part of Ajax's European Cup victories in 1971, 1972 and 1973. He earned 14 caps for the Netherlands national team. After his playing career, he coached Ajax for one season and then a number of Belgian football teams.

Role
Defender
Club Affiliation
Ajax Amsterdam, MVV
Peak Era
1971–1973 (European Cup victories)
Major Honours
3 European Cups (1970–71, 1971–72, 1972–73), 6 Eredivisie titles, 4 KNVB Cups, 2

Verified Timeline

1946196519661967196919701971197219732020

Lore & Background

Hulshoff won the Eredivisie with Ajax in 1965–66, 1966–67, 1967–68, 1969–70, 1971–72, and 1972–73. He won the KNVB Cup in 1966–67, 1969–70, 1970–71, and 1971–72. He won the European Cup in 1970–71, 1971–72, and 1972–73. He also won the European Super Cup in 1972 and 1973, and the Intercontinental Cup in 1972. Individually, he was named in the World XI in 1973 and the Sport Ideal European XI in 1973.

In Their Own Story

After hanging up his boots, Hulshoff transitioned into management, staying connected to the sport he loved. He coached Ajax for a single season, guiding the club he once defended so fiercely. His coaching journey then took him across the border to Belgium, where he managed a number of football teams. While specific match details from his managerial tenure are not recorded in this source, his path from a three-time European Cup winner as a player to a coach for both Ajax and Belgian sides marks a complete career arc in professional football.

Reader's Guide

Hulshoff's international career for the Netherlands: he earned 14 caps. Scores and results list the Netherlands' goal tally first; the score column indicates the score after each Hulshoff goal.

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