Jaap Stam is still a football coach in the league. The last team he managed was FC Cincinnati in 2021.
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What team does Jaap Stam manage?
Stam has managed a number of teams including FC Cincinnati, PEC Zwolle, Ajax, Reading, and Feyenoord.
About Jaap Stam
Jaap Stam, the iconic former football defender and coach, boasts a remarkable career that unfolded across Europe.
Born on July 17, 1972, in Kampen, Netherlands, Stam solidified his legacy as an elite center-back. His journey spanned prestigious clubs like FC Zwolle, SC Cambuur, Willem II, PSV Eindhoven, Manchester United, Lazio, Milan, and Ajax.
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Stam’s defensive prowess earned him acclaim, notably being named the best defender in the UEFA Champions League for the 1998–99 and 1999–2000 seasons.
His brilliance extended to the domestic arena, securing a spot in three consecutive PFA Team of the Year selections from 1999 to 2001.
Internationally, he contributed significantly to the Netherlands, accumulating 67 caps and three goals, participating in three UEFA European Championships and the 1998 FIFA World Cup.
Post-retirement in October 2007, Stam seamlessly transitioned to coaching, making his mark with PEC Zwolle, Ajax, Reading, and Feyenoord.
His managerial journey also led him to Major League Soccer, where he helmed FC Cincinnati from 2020 to 2021.
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