Alfons Groenendijk (; born 17 May 1964) is a Dutch former professional

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and current assistant coach of

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Club career

During his career, Groenendijk played for ADO Den Haag,

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, Manchester City, Sparta Rotterdam, and

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. With Ajax, he won the 1991–92 UEFA Cup and the 1992–93 KNVB Cup.

Managerial career

Groenendijk has been appointed assistant manager of Willem II for the 2008–09 season. He was previously a manager of Jong Ajax and amateur side

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. He became manager of Willem II in February 2009, succeeding

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who became director of football for Willem II. On 19 February 2010, Willem II decided to sack Groenendijk.

Honours

Ajax * KNVB Cup: 1992–93 *

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: 1991–92

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at Beijen.net * 1964 births Living people Expatriate footballers in England Dutch expatriate footballers Dutch footballers Association football midfielders Dutch football managers Eredivisie players Eerste Divisie players Premier League players ADO Den Haag players Roda JC Kerkrade players AFC Ajax players Manchester City F.C. players Sparta Rotterdam players FC Utrecht players Footballers from Leiden AFC Ajax non-playing staff Willem II (football club) managers FC Den Bosch managers Jong Ajax managers Excelsior Rotterdam managers ADO Den Haag managers UEFA Cup winning players Eredivisie managers Willem II (football club) non-playing staff {{Netherlands-footy-midfielder-stub