Stef Wijlaars

Stef Marinus Wijlaars is a Dutch former professional footballer who played as a midfielder. After his playing career, he began working as a youth coach.

Career

He previously played for FC Den Bosch, FK Senica and Sigma Olomouc. He retired as part of amateur club Gemert in 2015 due to injuries.

Post-playing career

In 2017, Wijlaars initiated his career as a youth coach within the Den Bosch youth academy, eventually becoming head of the academy. His trajectory led to his appointment, in 2023, as the coordinator for middle-tier youth teams at Ajax.