Stef Wijlaars Explained

Stef Wijlaars
Fullname:Stef Marinus Wijlaars
Birth Date:19 January 1988
Birth Place:Mierlo, Netherlands
Height:1.74 m[1]
Position:Midfielder
Youthclubs1:SC Mifano
Youthclubs2:PSV
Years1:2008–2010
Clubs1:Den Bosch
Caps1:24
Goals1:1
Years2:2010–2013
Clubs2:Senica
Caps2:69
Goals2:4
Years3:2013
Clubs3:Sigma Olomouc
Caps3:6
Goals3:0
Years4:2014–2015
Clubs4:Gemert

Stef Marinus Wijlaars (born 19 January 1988) is a Dutch former professional footballer who played as a midfielder. After his playing career, he began working as a youth coach.

Career

He previously played for FC Den Bosch, FK Senica and Sigma Olomouc. He retired as part of amateur club Gemert in 2015 due to injuries.[2]

Post-playing career

In 2017, Wijlaars initiated his career as a youth coach within the Den Bosch youth academy, eventually becoming head of the academy. His trajectory led to his appointment, in 2023, as the coordinator for middle-tier youth teams (under-13 to under-16) at Ajax.[3] [4]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: S. Wijlaars: Summary . Soccerway . Perform Group . 30 June 2022.
  2. News: Stef Wijlaars nieuwe assistent-trainer UDI'19 . 30 June 2022 . Brabants Dagblad . 25 October 2016 . nl.
  3. Web site: Hoofd jeugdopleiding Stef Wijlaars vertrekt naar AFC Ajax . FC Den Bosch . 27 December 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231227135852/https://www.fcdenbosch.nl/hoofd-jeugdopleiding-stef-wijlaars-vertrekt-naar-afc-ajax/ . 27 December 2023 . nl-NL . 29 June 2023.
  4. News: FC Den Bosch ziet hoofd jeugdopleiding vertrekken naar Ajax . 27 December 2023 . Algemeen Dagblad . 29 June 2023 . nl.