21 Facts About Arthur Numan

Arthur Numan was born on 14 December 1969 and is a Dutch former professional footballer.

Arthur Numan played as a left back and was a regular fixture in Netherlands national football team.

Arthur Numan is currently the team manager for the Netherlands B squad and a scout for AZ Alkmaar.

Arthur Numan was named team captain for the Enschede team and captained the Dutch Under 21 national team.

Dick Advocaat, who managed the team at that time, waited for Arthur Numan to recover, a move which was rewarded when he helped the team to considerable league success as well as the treble in his first and final season at Rangers.

Arthur Numan was awarded the teams vice-captaincy serving as deputy to captain Lorenzo Amoruso.

Arthur Numan had a particularly prolific relationship with German international left sided midfielder Jorg Albertz.

Arthur Numan stated that he was willing to accept a pay-cut offer but felt that his club wanted too large a drop in wages.

Arthur Numan was not looking forward to start afresh training and playing hectic games every week.

Arthur Numan was included in the squad for the 1994 World Cup in the United States, although he was never included in the starting line-up for any of the matches.

Arthur Numan was selected for Euro 1996, yet failed to start a match at the tournament.

Arthur Numan featured in most of the qualification games for the 1998 World Cup.

Arthur Numan played in all of the group matches in France, although the quarter final game against Argentina was marred with his second yellow card of the game.

Arthur Numan missed the crucial clash with eventual finalist Brazil.

Arthur Numan played in the third placing match against Croatia, but could not help his team win the bronze medal.

Arthur Numan continued to feature in the Dutch national team, representing his country on home soil during the Euro 2000 tournament.

Arthur Numan was to play for the remaining games of his team's failed attempt to capture their first major trophy since 1988 culminating in the semi-final loss to Italy on penalties.

Arthur Numan was a regular pundit on Scotsport SPL, Scottish and Grampian TV's round-up of Scottish Premier League action and remained in Hamilton for a few years after his retirement.

Arthur Numan was appointed treasurer of the Rangers Charity Trust.

Arthur Numan has taken up the position of team manager for the Netherlands B squad in December 2008.

Arthur Numan signed a one-year contract with Aston Villa to become their scout in the Netherlands and surrounding areas in mid-2011.