Martin van Geel

In this Dutch name, the surname is van Geel, not Geel.

Martin van Geel

Personal information
Full name	Martin van Geel
Date of birth	(1960-11-27) 27 November 1960
Place of birth	Goirle, Netherlands
Position(s)	midfielder
Youth career
	VOAB Goirle
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
1977–1979	Willem II	33	(3)
1979–1981	Ajax	22	(9)
1981–1988	Roda JC	196	(53)
1988–1990	Feyenoord	50	(24)
1990–1995	Willem II	133	(41)
Managerial career
1995–2002	Willem II (technical director)
2002–2005	AZ (technical director)
2005–2007	Ajax (technical director)
2008–2011	Roda JC (technical director)
2011–2019	Feyenoord (technical director)
2019–2024	Willem II (managing director)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 8 June 2007 ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 8 June 2007

Martin van Geel (born 27 November 1960 in Goirle) is a retired Dutch footballer who was active as a midfielder. Van Geel made his professional debut on at 24 August 1977 Willem II, and also played for Ajax, Roda JC and Feyenoord.

After his playing career ended, Van Geel moved into the front offices of a number of Dutch football clubs, holding technical director positions at AZ, Ajax, Roda JC, Feyenoord, and most recently Willem II, which earned promotion back into the Eredivisie in 2024 under Van Geel's stewardship. It was announced on 16 May 2024 that, on 1 July, Van Geel would be stepping down from his position with Willem II and assuming the role of technical manager of the Eredivisie.

Honours

Ajax

• Eredivisie: 1979–80

External links

• Profile