Michael van Praag
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.