Erwin van de Looi


Erwin van de Looi is a Dutch football manager and former player, who is currently the manager of the Netherlands national under-21 football team.

Early coaching career

Van de Looi started his coaching career as head coach of FC Groningen U21 in 2008. Two years later, he became assistant manager of FC Groningen.

Managerial career

FC Groningen

On 4 April 2013, it was announced that Van de Looi would become the new manager of FC Groningen for the 2013-14 season, signing a two-year contract.
During the 2014-15 season, Van de Looi led FC Groningen through their most successful ever Dutch Cup campaign as they won it for the first time in the club's history by defeating cup holders PEC Zwolle 2-0 in the final. By winning the Dutch Cup, FC Groningen qualified for the 2015-16 Europa League group stages.
On 27 January 2016, it was announced that Van de Looi would leave the club at the end of the season.

Willem II

On 23 May 2016, Van de Looi was announced as the new manager of Dutch football club Willem II, signing a two-year contract. Before the end of the season and his contract at Willem II, supporters demanded the leave of Van de Looi through a manifest. On 8 March 2018 Van de Looi decided to leave the club.

Netherlands U-21

On 21 May 2018, Van de Looi was announced as the new manager of the Netherlands national under-21 football team, signing a contract until the end of 2020 with the contract automatically being extended until the summer of 2021 if the Netherlands qualifies for the 2021 UEFA European Under-21 Championship.

Honours

Club

FC Groningen