Frans van BalkomFrans van Balkom was a Dutch football player and manager.Playing careerAs a player, van Balkom signed for Australian side Ringwood City.Managerial careerIn 1973, he was appointed manager of Japanese side Tokyo Verdy. In 1976, van Balkom was appointed manager of Hong Kong. In 1980, he was appointed manager of Hong Kong. After that, he was appointed director of St. Louis Scott Gallagher in the United States. In 1995, van Balkom was appointed manager of Japanese club Albirex Niigata.