Ron Jans Biography
Ron Jans is a Dutch football manager and former player who was the head coach of the American club FC Cincinnati from 2019 to February 17, 2020, when he resigned. From 2019-2020, he managed FC Cincinnati and he also managed the club like SJS Stadskanaal, ACV, Achilles 1894, BVO Emmen (assistant), FC Groningen, SC Heerenveen, Standard Liège, and PEC Zwolle.
Ron Jans FC Cincinnati
Jans is a professional football manager and a former Dutch football player who played as a striker in the domestic league and the Dutch National team. From 2019-2020, he managed FC Cincinnati and he also managed the club like SJS Stadskanaal, ACV, Achilles 1894, BVO Emmen (assistant), FC Groningen, SC Heerenveen, Standard Liège, and PEC Zwolle.
Jans joined FC Groningen in 2002 and was able to be the longest-serving head coach in the whole Eredivisie, being influential in the club’s recent successes, including two UEFA Cup qualifications in 2005 and 2006. Jans has served in the club 2010 for eight long years, he announced he will leave FC Groningen at the end of the 2009–10 season, on November 2009.
In February 2010 SC Heerenveen officially appointed Groningen coach for the next season, the move was quite surprising as SC Heerenveen and FC Groningen are the greatest rivals in the Dutch Eredivisie. He was in the club for two seasons winning them a league title.
Ron Jans Age
He was born on 29 September 1958 in Zwolle, Overijssel. His Zodiac sign is Sagittarius. He holds Dutch nationality. Jans is 66 years old.
Ron Jans Wife
Jans is married to his longtime girlfriend Marjo Jans since 1981. The couple together has three kids; two sons, and a daughter. They include; Luuk Jans, Daan Jans, and Koen Jans. The couple first met in a mill bar and fell in love, they dated for about 2 years and got married. They have celebrated about 37 years of their married life.
Ron Jans Net Worth
Jans has an estimated net worth of $7 million. As a manager, he gets this amount from his career as a sportsperson.
Ron Jans Salary
Information about how much Ron receives is currently under review and will be updated as soon as the information is available.
FC Cincinnati Coach Ron Jans Resigns
Jans, 61, resigned as head coach of FC Cincinnati Monday evening following an investigation by Major League Soccer for allegations that he made “extremely inappropriate comments.” The investigation stemmed from a claim Jans used a racial slur in front of players, according to CNN affiliate WCPO. CNN attempted to reach Jans but was unable to find a contact for him.
“As Major League Soccer’s investigation unfolded and some themes emerged, Ron offered his resignation and we agreed that it was the best course of action for everyone involved with FC Cincinnati,” club president Jeff Berding said in a statement.
“We place the utmost importance on a strong culture within our club, beginning in our locker room, and that every person connected with FC Cincinnati feels valued, respected, and trusted.
Racial and cultural diversity is a major part of what makes the game of soccer so special, and we place the highest priority on respecting every person involved in our game. This includes absolutely everyone associated with our club, from our locker room and front office, all the way through to our fans,” Berding said.