Giovanni van Bronckhorst Sports manager

Giovanni Christiaan van Bronckhorst (born 5 February 1975 in Rotterdam), known as Gio in Spain, is a retired Dutch footballer of Moluccan descent who served as the captain of the Dutch national team from August 2008 until his retirement. During his club career, Van Bronckhorst played for RKC Waalwijk (1993–94), Feyenoord (1994–98), Rangers (1998–2001), Arsenal (2001–03), FC Barcelona (2003–07), and again Feyenoord (2007–10). He was an instrumental player in Barcelona's 2005–06 UEFA Champions League victory, being in the starting line-up of the 2005–06 UEFA Champions League against his old club Arsenal F.C. , having played every Champions League match for Barcelona that season. He has earned over 100 caps for the Dutch national team, and played for his country in three World Cups, as well as three European Championships. After the 2010 FIFA World Cup Final, he was elected into the Order of Orange-Nassau.

Personal facts

Birth date	February 05, 1975
Birth place	Rotterdam , Netherlands national football team
Height (meters)	1.78

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Football manager

club	Feyenoord Netherlands national under-21 football team
position	Midfielder Defender (association football)
teams	Arsenal F.C. Feyenoord FC Barcelona Rangers F.C. Netherlands national football team RKC Waalwijk