Louis van Gaal
Dutch footbal player and manager (born 1951)
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Summary
Louis van Gaal was born on August 8, 1951[1], in Amsterdam[2]. He has worked as an association football player[3] and association football coach[4]. He ranks in the top 0.56% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (8,069 views/month, #5,608 of 1,000,298).[5]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: Kingdom of the Netherlands[6]
- Native language: Dutch[7]
- Award received: Football Manager of the Year[8], Officer of the Order of Orange-Nassau[9]
- Sex or gender: male[10]
- Commons category: Louis van Gaal[11]
- Position played on team / speciality: midfielder[12]
- Sport: association football[13]
- Family name: van Gaal[14]
- Given name: Aloysius[15], Paulus[16], Maria[17], Louis[18]
- Official website: http://www.louisvangaal.nl/[19]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Dutch[20]
- Birth name: Aloysius Paulus Maria van Gaal[21]
- Name in native language: Louis van Gaal[22]
- Height: 185 cm[23]
Why It Matters
Louis van Gaal has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[24] He is known by 56 alternative names across languages and contexts.[25]
FAQs
Where was Louis van Gaal born?
Louis van Gaal was born in Amsterdam[2].
What did Louis van Gaal do for work?
Louis van Gaal worked as an association football player[3] and association football coach[4].
What awards did Louis van Gaal receive?
Honors received include Football Manager of the Year[8] and Officer of the Order of Orange-Nassau[9].