In this Dutch name, the surname is Van Praag, not Praag.
Michael van Praag
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
Incumbent
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
(1947-09-28) 28 September 1947 (age 76) 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]
^"Michael van Praag Profile". UEFA.com. Retrieved 22 November 2013.
^(in English) Michael van Praag named UEFA Vice President[permanent dead link], KNVB, 29 June 2015.
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