16 Facts About Danny Buijs

Danny Buijs was born on 21 June 1982 and is a Dutch professional football manager and former player.

Danny Buijs is the head coach of Eredivisie club Fortuna Sittard in the Netherlands.

The trial was a success and Danny Buijs joined Feyenoord's youth system.

Danny Buijs's time in the A1 team was a successful period and under manager Henk van Stee they became the Dutch national champions twice.

Danny Buijs was a regular goalscorer, was captain of the team and was able to train with the first team squad every now and then.

Danny Buijs joined the first team squad to friendly matches against amateur sides.

When Danny Buijs came closer to his debut in professional football he realised that he was still skilled enough to compete with Brett Emerton for his right back position and he asked the Feyenoord staff whether he could move to Feyenoord's satellite club Excelsior on loan.

Danny Buijs almost moved to Sparta Rotterdam as Henk van Stee almost became their manager, but when he eventually became Excelsior's new manager he decided to stay and play another year on Eerste Divisie level.

Danny Buijs started as a right back with Kurt Elshot as the right midfielder.

Danny Buijs started that season at FC Groningen, played two Eredivisie matches and his efforts at Groningen earned him a transfer back to his beloved Feyenoord.

Danny Buijs had always said that if Feyenoord wanted to have him back he would return there.

Danny Buijs had been a member of Het Legioen himself for 10 years and has an intense relationship with the fans at the club.

Danny Buijs was often criticised in the media, but for the fans he is still one of the most popular players at the club.

On 1 July 2011, Danny Buijs signed a one-year deal with Scottish Premier League club Kilmarnock.

Danny Buijs started the game and was substituted for Lee Johnson after 20 minutes due to an injury.

On 1 June 2022, Danny Buijs was hired by Belgian club Mechelen.