Ernest Faber
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Ernest Anthonius Jacobus Faber (born 27 August 1971 in Geldrop
, North Brabant
) is a retired Dutch
footballer who played mostly as a central defender.
His professional career was spent entirely in his country, mostly at PSV, where he played 12 seasons.
matches (six goals), being used by several coaches at the club during his spell.
He also represented FC Groningen (six-month loan from PSV, in early 1994), having started in 1990 at NEC Nijmegen, after which he spent another sole season with Sparta Rotterdam
, then transferring to the first division powerhouse until his retirement at 32.
Faber gained one cap
for Holland
, appearing in a friendly against Mexico
on 24 February 1998, which came during one of his most productive individual seasons at PSV (21 matches, two goals, although the club's only piece of silverware was the domestic supercup). After retiring, he began working as a coach: starting at FC Eindhoven
in the second level
, as an assistant, he returned in 2005 to his main club, being charged with its youth side.
In the summer of 2010, Faber had his first head coaching experience, being appointed at FC Eindhoven.
Geldrop
Geldrop is a town in the Dutch province of North Brabant. It is located in the municipality of Geldrop-Mierlo.Geldrop was a separate municipality until 2004, when it merged with Mierlo...
, North Brabant
North Brabant
North Brabant , sometimes called Brabant, is a province of the Netherlands, located in the south of the country, bordered by Belgium in the south, the Meuse River in the north, Limburg in the east and Zeeland in the west.- History :...
) is a retired Dutch
Netherlands
The Netherlands is a constituent country of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, located mainly in North-West Europe and with several islands in the Caribbean. Mainland Netherlands borders the North Sea to the north and west, Belgium to the south, and Germany to the east, and shares maritime borders...
footballer who played mostly as a central defender.
His professional career was spent entirely in his country, mostly at PSV, where he played 12 seasons.
Football career
During his career, Faber was mostly associated with PSV Eindhoven, which he represented from 1992–2004, with a total of 162 EredivisieEredivisie
The Eredivisie is the highest football league in the Netherlands. The league was founded in 1956 two years after the start of professional football in the Netherlands. It is currently ranked the ninth best league in Europe by UEFA....
matches (six goals), being used by several coaches at the club during his spell.
He also represented FC Groningen (six-month loan from PSV, in early 1994), having started in 1990 at NEC Nijmegen, after which he spent another sole season with Sparta Rotterdam
Sparta Rotterdam
Sparta Rotterdam is the oldest professional football team in the Netherlands, established on April 1, 1888. Sparta is one of three professional football clubs from Rotterdam, the others being Excelsior and Feyenoord , the latter playing in the Eredivisie.-History:Sparta was first founded in 1887....
, then transferring to the first division powerhouse until his retirement at 32.
Faber gained one cap
Cap (sport)
In sports, a cap is a metaphorical term for a player's appearance on a select team, such as a national team. The term dates from the practice in the United Kingdom of awarding a cap to every player in an international match of association football...
for Holland
Netherlands national football team
The Netherlands National Football Team represents the Netherlands in association football and is controlled by the Royal Dutch Football Association , the governing body for football in the Netherlands...
, appearing in a friendly against Mexico
Mexico national football team
The Mexican national football team represents Mexico in association football and is governed by the Mexican Football Federation , the governing body for football in Mexico. Mexico's home stadium is the Estadio Azteca and their head coach is José Manuel de la Torre...
on 24 February 1998, which came during one of his most productive individual seasons at PSV (21 matches, two goals, although the club's only piece of silverware was the domestic supercup). After retiring, he began working as a coach: starting at FC Eindhoven
FC Eindhoven
FC Eindhoven is a Dutch football club based in Eindhoven, North Brabant. They current play in the Eerste Divisie , and are one of two professional clubs which are based in the city of Eindhoven, the other one being PSV Eindhoven....
in the second level
Eerste Divisie
The Eerste Divisie is the second-highest division of football in the Netherlands. It is linked with the top-level Eredivisie via a promotion/relegation system. It is also known as the Jupiler League due to sponsorship, which is the same name as the top league in Belgium...
, as an assistant, he returned in 2005 to his main club, being charged with its youth side.
In the summer of 2010, Faber had his first head coaching experience, being appointed at FC Eindhoven.
Honours
- Dutch LeagueEredivisieThe Eredivisie is the highest football league in the Netherlands. The league was founded in 1956 two years after the start of professional football in the Netherlands. It is currently ranked the ninth best league in Europe by UEFA....
: 1996–97, 1999–2000, 2000–01, 2002–03 - Dutch CupKNVB CupThe KNVB Cup is a competition in the Netherlands organized by the Royal Dutch Football Association since 1899. It was based on the format of the English FA Cup. Outside of the Netherlands, it is often referred to as the Dutch Cup...
: 1995–96 - Dutch Supercup: 1992, 1996, 1997, 1998, 2000, 2001