Michael van Praag | |
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![]() Van Praag in 1989 | |
Vice President of UEFA | |
In office 30 June 2015 – 10 december 2019 | |
President | Michel Platini (2015) Ángel María Villar (Acting, 2015–2016) Aleksander Čeferin (2016–2021) |
Preceded by | David Gill |
Succeeded by | Karl-Erik Nilsson |
Chairman of the UEFA Stadium and Security Committee | |
Assumed office 30 June 2015 | |
President of the Royal Dutch Football Association | |
In office 27 August 2008 – December 2019 | |
Preceded by | Jeu Sprengers |
Succeeded by | Just Spee |
Chairman of Ajax | |
In office 17 January 1989 – 1 July 2003 | |
Preceded by | Ton Harmsen |
Succeeded by | John Jaakke |
Personal details | |
Born | Michael van Praag 28 September 1947 Amsterdam, Netherlands |
Political party | People's Party for Freedom and Democracy |
Spouse | Yvonne Mackaay (m. 2000) |
Children | 1 daughter |
Residence(s) | Aerdenhout, Netherlands |
Occupation | Football administrator Businessman Corporate director |
Michael van Praag (born 28 September 1947) is a Dutch football administrator and former referee. He was the President of the Royal Dutch Football Association from 27 August 2008 to December 2019 and a Vice President of the UEFA since 30 June 2015. Van Praag previously served as Chairman of Ajax from 1989 until 2003.[1][2]