Bas Sibum (born 26 December 1982) is a Dutch professional

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manager and former player who is the head coach of club

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Playing career

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during his playing days, he made his professional debut as part of Emmen in the 2000–01 season. He also played for

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and

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Managerial career

Sibum started coaching Emmen's youth in February 2017, where he was appointed coach of the under-19 team. He was since promoted to assistant coach of the first team. On 9 May 2023,

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club

announced Sibum as their new head coach, replacing

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. The move marked a return to the club, where he played between 2007 and 2008.

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1982 births Living people Dutch men's footballers Dutch expatriate men's footballers FC Emmen players FC Twente players Roda JC Kerkrade players NEC Nijmegen players Alemannia Aachen players S.K. Beveren players Heracles Almelo players Eredivisie players Eerste Divisie players 2. Bundesliga players Belgian Pro League players Expatriate men's footballers in Germany Men's association football midfielders Footballers from Emmen, Netherlands Dutch football managers Association football coaches Roda JC Kerkrade managers Eerste Divisie managers {{Netherlands-footy-midfielder-stub