Hans Kraay
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1936-10-14
Utrecht, NetherlandsDied
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Hans Kraay (14 October 1936 – 27 October 2017) was a Dutch professional footballer who played as a defender. Subsequently, he became well known for his football management skills as well as analysis of matches on Dutch television.
Born in Utrecht, Kraay made his professional debut at DOS and also played for Feijenoord.
After his playing career, he became manager at DFC, 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.
Kraay's son Hans Jr. is also a retired professional footballer and television personality.
Kraay also worked for N.E.C. Nijmegen as head of scouting and personal adviser of chairman Marcel Boekhoorn.
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 AZ Alkmaar | 1976-1977 | Manager | - | - | |
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 ADO Den Haag | 1980 | Manager | - | - | |
| Feyenoord | 1982-1983 | Manager | - | - | |
 PSV Eindhoven | 1986-1987 | Manager | - | - |
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