Full name Johan Hendrik Kraay 1956–1960 DOS Name Hans Sr. Children Hans Kraay, Jr. | Playing position Role Football player Years Team Spouse Lia Kraay | |
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Date of birth (1936-10-14) 14 October 1936 (age 79) People also search for Hans Kraay, Jr., Levi Kraay, Melissa Kraay, Sofie Kraay-Nuijten | ||
Grandchildren Levi Kraay, Melissa Kraay |
Hans kraay sr over edwin van der sar nos
Hans Kraay (born 14 October 1936) is a retired Dutch football player (defence). Subsequently he became well known for his football management skills as well as analysis of matches on Dutch television.
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- Hans kraay sr over edwin van der sar nos
- Dutch football player DOS and manager Hans Kraay Sr Died at 81
- Honours
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Born in Utrecht, Kraay made his professional debut at DOS and also played for Feijenoord.

After his playing career, Kraay became manager at DFC, USV Elinkwijk, Go Ahead Eagles, Ajax Amsterdam, AZ'67, Edmonton Drillers, Sparta Rotterdam (only two days due to some health trouble), FC Den Haag and Feyenoord Rotterdam. He also served Feyenoord and PSV Eindhoven as a technical director, as well as the NOS and other television channels with his views on football, both commentary and analysis. In 1986, he took place at PSV Eindhoven, as manager. The team was first in the League, but in March, 1987, he was replaced by Guus Hiddink, after a loss against FC Den Bosch, on penalties, for the KNVB Cup.

His son Hans Kraay Jr. is also a retired professional footballer and television personality.
Currently Kraay is working for N.E.C. Nijmegen as head of scouting and personal adviser of chairman Marcel Boekhoorn.
Dutch football player DOS and manager Hans Kraay Sr , Died at 81
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