Erwin van de Looi
Introduction
Erwin van de Looi is a Dutch football manager and former player, who is currently the manager of Dutch football club Willem II.
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.
Honours
Club
FC Groningen
- KNVB Cup (1): 2014–15
Managerial statistics
| Team | From | To | Record | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Win % | |||
| FC Groningen | 1 July 2013 | Present | 7002126000000000000♠126 | 7001510000000000000♠51 | 7001340000000000000♠34 | 7001410000000000000♠41 | 7002192000000000000♠192 | 7002176000000000000♠176 | +16 | 7001404809999999999♠40.48 |