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{{short description|Dutch footballer}}
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{{Infobox football biography
{{Infobox football biography
| name = Michael Mols
| name = Michael Mols
| image = Ned-AllStars (12).jpg
| image = Michael Mols - Ned-AllStars (2015).jpg
| image_size = 200
| image_size = 200
| caption = Mols before a game with the Netherlands
| caption = Mols before a game with the Netherlands
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| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1970|12|17|df=y}}
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1970|12|17|df=y}}
| birth_place = [[Amsterdam]], Netherlands
| birth_place = [[Amsterdam]], Netherlands
| height = {{height|m=1.78}}
| height = 1.78 m
| position = [[Forward (association football)|Striker]]
| position = [[Forward (association football)|Striker]]
| currentclub =
| currentclub =
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| youthyears2 = | youthclubs2 = Eendracht '82
| youthyears2 = | youthclubs2 = Eendracht '82
| youthyears3 = | youthclubs3 = [[Blauw-Wit Amsterdam|Blauw Wit]]
| youthyears3 = | youthclubs3 = [[Blauw-Wit Amsterdam|Blauw Wit]]
| youthyears4 = 1984–1990 | youthclubs4 = [[Jong Ajax|Ajax]]
| youthyears4 = 1984–1990 | youthclubs4 = [[Ajax Youth Academy|Ajax]]
| years1 = 1990–1991 | clubs1 = [[AFC Ajax|Ajax]] | caps1 = 0 | goals1 = 0
| years1 = 1990–1991 | clubs1 = [[AFC Ajax|Ajax]] | caps1 = 0 | goals1 = 0
| years2 = 1991–1993 | clubs2 = [[SC Cambuur|Cambuur]] | caps2 = 43 | goals2 = 13
| years2 = 1991–1993 | clubs2 = [[SC Cambuur|Cambuur]] | caps2 = 43 | goals2 = 13
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| years5 = 1999–2004 | clubs5 = [[Rangers F.C.|Rangers]] | caps5 = 98 | goals5 = 38
| years5 = 1999–2004 | clubs5 = [[Rangers F.C.|Rangers]] | caps5 = 98 | goals5 = 38
| years6 = 2004–2005 | clubs6 = [[FC Utrecht|Utrecht]] | caps6 = 14 | goals6 = 1
| years6 = 2004–2005 | clubs6 = [[FC Utrecht|Utrecht]] | caps6 = 14 | goals6 = 1
| years7 = 2005–2007 | clubs7 = [[ADO Den Haag|Den Haag]] | caps7 = 60 | goals7 = 8
| years7 = 2005–2007 | clubs7 = [[ADO Den Haag]] | caps7 = 60 | goals7 = 8
| years8 = 2007–2009 | clubs8 = [[Feyenoord]] | caps8 = 39 | goals8 = 4
| years8 = 2007–2009 | clubs8 = [[Feyenoord]] | caps8 = 39 | goals8 = 4
| totalcaps = 455 | totalgoals = 139
| totalcaps = 455 | totalgoals = 139
| nationalyears1 = 1995–1999 | nationalteam1 = [[Netherlands national football team|Netherlands]] | nationalcaps1 = 6 | nationalgoals1 = 0
| nationalyears1 = 1995–1999 | nationalteam1 = [[Netherlands national football team|Netherlands]] | nationalcaps1 = 6 | nationalgoals1 = 0
}}
}}
'''Michael Alexander Mols''' (born 17 December 1970) is a retired Dutch [[Association football|footballer]] who played as a [[Forward (association football)|striker]].
'''Michael Alexander Mols''' (born 17 December 1970) is a Dutch former professional [[Association football|footballer]] who played as a [[Forward (association football)|striker]].


==Club career==
==Club career==
Born in [[Amsterdam]] to [[Indo people|Indo]] ([[Eurasian (mixed ancestry)|Eurasian]]) parents, Mols, a product of local [[AFC Ajax]]'s youth system, never appeared officially for its first team, making his professional debuts in the [[Eerste Divisie|second division]], with [[SC Cambuur|Cambuur Leeuwarden]], which he helped obtain [[Eredivisie]] promotion in 1992. Early into the following year, he signed with another club in the top level, [[FC Twente]], continuing to score regularly with this and his following team, [[FC Utrecht]].
Born in [[Amsterdam]] to [[Indo people|Indo]] (Eurasian) parents, Mols, a product of local [[AFC Ajax|Ajax]]'s youth system, never appeared officially for its first team, making his professional debuts in the [[Eerste Divisie|second division]], with [[SC Cambuur|Cambuur]], which he helped obtain [[Eredivisie]] promotion in 1992. Early into the following year, he signed with another club in the top level, [[FC Twente|Twente]], continuing to score regularly with this and his following team, [[FC Utrecht|Utrecht]].


In the 1999 summer, Mols signed with [[Scotland|Scottish]] giants [[Rangers F.C.|Rangers]], scoring nine times in his first nine [[Scottish Premier League]] matches. However, during a [[1999–2000 UEFA Champions League|UEFA Champions League]] clash against [[FC Bayern Munich]], he collided with opposing [[Goalkeeper (association football)|goalkeeper]] [[Oliver Kahn]], which resulted in a serious knee injury – in the same competition, he previously helped his club crush [[PSV Eindhoven]] 4–1 at home by scoring twice, whilst in the league, he put four past former Ranger [[Andy Goram]]'s [[Motherwell F.C.|Motherwell]].
In the 1999 summer, Mols signed for Scottish side [[Rangers F.C.|Rangers]], scoring nine times in his first nine [[Scottish Premier League]] matches. However, during a [[1999–2000 UEFA Champions League|UEFA Champions League]] clash against [[FC Bayern Munich|Bayern Munich]], he collided with opposing [[Goalkeeper (association football)|goalkeeper]] [[Oliver Kahn]], which resulted in a serious knee injury<ref>{{cite web
|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sport/football/champions_league/503945.stm
|title=Double blow for Rangers
|publisher=BBC
|date=4 November 1999 |accessdate=20 October 2020}}</ref> – in the same competition, he previously helped his club crush [[PSV Eindhoven]] 4–1 at home by scoring twice, whilst in the league, he put four past former Ranger [[Andy Goram]]'s [[Motherwell F.C.|Motherwell]].<ref>{{cite web
|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sport/football/champions_league/480907.stm
|title=Mols puts Rangers top
|publisher=BBC
⚫
|date=20 October 1999 |accessdate=20 October 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite web
|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sport/football/scottish_premier/421031.stm
|title=Mols repays the millions
|publisher=BBC
|date=16 August 1999 |accessdate=20 October 2020}}</ref>


Mols made his return from the injury on 9 September 2000 in a league game against [[Dundee F.C.|Dundee]].<ref>{{cite web
⚫
In the following years, Mols endured a tough rehabilitation process,<ref>[http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/d/dunfermline_athletic/982640.stm Pars will not rush Rossi]; [[BBC Sport]], 21 October 2000</ref><ref>[http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/d/dunfermline_athletic/1011997.stm On-off debut for Pars' Rossi]; BBC Sport, 8 November 2000</ref> eventually recovering fully and scoring 13 times in 27 matches during the [[2002–03 Scottish Premier League|2002–03 championship-winning season]], which earned him a one-year extension in his contract.<ref>[http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/2990248.stm Mols re-signs for Rangers]; BBC Sport, 15 June 2003</ref> In December 2002, he notably scored the winner in the [[Old Firm]] contest against [[Celtic F.C.|Celtic]] (3–2),<ref>[http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/scot_prem/2546855.stm Gers win Old Firm thriller]; BBC Sport, 7 December 2002</ref> and left club and country in June 2004, having collected a total of five trophies. He unfortunately got sent off on his final appearance for Rangers against Dunfermline.<ref>{{cite web
|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/scot_prem/3712321.stm
|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/scot_prem/917762.stm
|title=Dunfermline 2–3 Rangers
|title=Sara blow for Rangers
|publisher=BBC
|publisher=BBC
⚫
|date=9 September 2000 |accessdate=20 October 2020}}</ref> In the following years, Mols endured a tough rehabilitation process,<ref>[http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/d/dunfermline_athletic/982640.stm Pars will not rush Rossi]; [[BBC Sport]], 21 October 2000</ref><ref>[http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/d/dunfermline_athletic/1011997.stm On-off debut for Pars' Rossi]; BBC Sport, 8 November 2000</ref> eventually recovering fully and scoring 13 times in 27 matches during the [[2002–03 Scottish Premier League|2002–03 championship-winning season]], which earned him a one-year extension in his contract.<ref>[http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/2990248.stm Mols re-signs for Rangers]; BBC Sport, 15 June 2003</ref> In December 2002, he notably scored the winner in the [[Old Firm]] contest against [[Celtic F.C.|Celtic]] (3–2),<ref>[http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/scot_prem/2546855.stm Gers win Old Firm thriller]; BBC Sport, 7 December 2002</ref> and left club and country in June 2004, having collected a total of five trophies. He got sent off on his final appearance for Rangers against Dunfermline.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/scot_prem/3712321.stm |title=Dunfermline 2–3 Rangers |publisher=BBC |date=16 May 2004 |accessdate=3 May 2012}}</ref>
⚫
|date=16 May 2004 |accessdate=3 May 2012}}</ref>


After an unassuming year with Utrecht, Mols signed with [[ADO Den Haag]], where he played two seasons and netted eight league goals combined. At the end of [[2006–07 Eredivisie|2006–07]], as his side relegated to the second division, he decided to retire, at almost 37.
After an unassuming year with Utrecht, Mols signed with [[ADO Den Haag]], where he played two seasons and netted eight league goals combined. At the end of [[2006–07 Eredivisie|2006–07]], as his side relegated to the second division, he decided to retire, at almost 37.


However, after sacking agent Mark Brandon, he later reconsidered:<ref>http://www.nu.nl/sport/1137460/michael-mols-ziet-af-van-perth-glory.html {{nl icon}}</ref> He began his attempt to find a new club with an unsuccessful trial with Australian club [[Perth Glory FC]],<ref>[http://www.theworldgame.com.au/home/index.php?pid=st&cid=91108 Mols won't be joining Glory] {{webarchive|url=https://archive.is/20121231012452/http://www.theworldgame.com.au/home/index.php?pid=st&cid=91108 |date=31 December 2012 }}; The World Game, 2 July 2007</ref> before he signed a one-year deal with [[Feyenoord|Feyenoord Rotterdam]], as cover for also recently signed [[Roy Makaay]].<ref>[http://www.fcupdate.nl/nieuws/2007/07/08/feyenoord-presenteert-morgen-pinch-hitter-mols/ Feyenoord presenteert morgen pinch-hitter Mols (Feyenoord presents goal-getter Mols tomorrow)], FC Update, 8 July 2007 {{nl icon}}</ref><ref>[http://www.feyenoord.nl/pages/newsdetail/S1/10010000030742-999-10010000000003.aspx Michael Mols toegevoegd aan selectie Feyenoord]; Feyenoord's official website, 9 July 2007 {{nl icon}}</ref> He retired for good at the end of [[2008–09 Eredivisie|2008–09]] (18 matches, two goals).
However, after sacking agent Mark Brandon, he later reconsidered:<ref>http://www.nu.nl/sport/1137460/michael-mols-ziet-af-van-perth-glory.html {{in lang|nl}}</ref> He began his attempt to find a new club with an unsuccessful trial with Australian club [[Perth Glory FC|Perth Glory]],<ref>[http://www.theworldgame.com.au/home/index.php?pid=st&cid=91108 Mols won't be joining Glory] {{webarchive|url=https://archive.today/20121231012452/http://www.theworldgame.com.au/home/index.php?pid=st&cid=91108 |date=31 December 2012 }}; The World Game, 2 July 2007</ref> before he signed a one-year deal with [[Feyenoord]], as cover for also recently signed [[Roy Makaay]].<ref>[http://www.fcupdate.nl/nieuws/2007/07/08/feyenoord-presenteert-morgen-pinch-hitter-mols/ Feyenoord presenteert morgen pinch-hitter Mols (Feyenoord presents goal-getter Mols tomorrow)], FC Update, 8 July 2007 {{in lang|nl}}</ref><ref>[http://www.feyenoord.nl/pages/newsdetail/S1/10010000030742-999-10010000000003.aspx Michael Mols toegevoegd aan selectie Feyenoord]; Feyenoord's official website, 9 July 2007 {{in lang|nl}}</ref> He retired for good at the end of [[2008–09 Eredivisie|2008–09]] (18 matches, two goals).


==International career==
==International career==
During a four-year span, Mols won six (scoreless) [[Cap (sport)|caps]] for [[Netherlands national football team|the Netherlands]], the first coming on 18 January 1995 in a 0–1 [[Exhibition game|friendly]] loss with [[France national football team|France]], in [[Utrecht]].
During a four-year span, Mols won six [[Cap (sport)|caps]] for [[Netherlands national football team|the Netherlands]], the first coming on 18 January 1995 in a 1–0 [[Exhibition game|friendly]] defeat to [[France national football team|France]], in [[Utrecht]].


==Honours==
==Honours==
;Rangers:
'''Rangers'''
*[[Scottish Premier League|Scottish League]]: 1999–2000, 2002–03
*[[Scottish Premier League|Scottish League]]: 1999–2000, 2002–03
*[[Scottish Cup]]: 2001–02, 2002–03
*[[Scottish Cup]]: 2001–02, 2002–03
*[[Scottish League Cup]]: 2001–02, 2002–03
*[[Scottish League Cup]]: 2001–02, 2002–03


;Feyenoord:
'''Feyenoord'''
*[[KNVB Cup|Dutch Cup]]: 2007–08
*[[KNVB Cup|Dutch Cup]]: 2007–08


;Individual:
'''Individual'''
*[[Dutch Footballer of the Year|Dutch Golden Shoe]]: [[1998–99 in Dutch football#Awards|1999]]
*[[Dutch Footballer of the Year|Dutch Golden Shoe]]: [[1998–99 in Dutch football#Awards|1999]]


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
*[http://www.beijen.net/frank/cvs/mols-m.htm Beijen profile] {{nl icon}}
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20110606225929/http://www.beijen.net/frank/cvs/mols-m.htm Beijen profile] {{in lang|nl}}
*[http://www.vi.nl/Spelers/Speler/Michael-Mols.htm Stats at Voetbal International] {{nl icon}}
*[http://www.vi.nl/Spelers/Speler/Michael-Mols.htm Stats at Voetbal International] {{in lang|nl}}
*{{Soccerbase}}
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*{{NFT player|pid=10846}}
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Latest revision as of 02:14, 20 April 2024

Michael Mols
Mols before a game with the Netherlands
Personal information
Full name Michael Alexander Mols
Date of birth (1970-12-17) 17 December 1970 (age 53)
Place of birth Amsterdam, Netherlands
Height 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)
Position(s) Striker
Youth career
Geuzenveld
Eendracht '82
Blauw Wit
1984–1990 Ajax
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1990–1991 Ajax 0 (0)
1991–1993 Cambuur 43 (13)
1993–1996 Twente 107 (26)
1996–1999 Utrecht 94 (49)
1999–2004 Rangers 98 (38)
2004–2005 Utrecht 14 (1)
2005–2007 ADO Den Haag 60 (8)
2007–2009 Feyenoord 39 (4)
Total 455 (139)
International career
1995–1999 Niederlande 6 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Michael Alexander Mols (born 17 December 1970) is a Dutch former professional footballer who played as a striker.

Club career

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Born in Amsterdam to Indo (Eurasian) parents, Mols, a product of local Ajax's youth system, never appeared officially for its first team, making his professional debuts in the second division, with Cambuur, which he helped obtain Eredivisie promotion in 1992. Early into the following year, he signed with another club in the top level, Twente, continuing to score regularly with this and his following team, Utrecht.

In the 1999 summer, Mols signed for Scottish side Rangers, scoring nine times in his first nine Scottish Premier League matches. However, during a UEFA Champions League clash against Bayern Munich, he collided with opposing goalkeeper Oliver Kahn, which resulted in a serious knee injury[1] – in the same competition, he previously helped his club crush PSV Eindhoven 4–1 at home by scoring twice, whilst in the league, he put four past former Ranger Andy Goram's Motherwell.[2][3]

Mols made his return from the injury on 9 September 2000 in a league game against Dundee.[4] In the following years, Mols endured a tough rehabilitation process,[5][6] eventually recovering fully and scoring 13 times in 27 matches during the 2002–03 championship-winning season, which earned him a one-year extension in his contract.[7] In December 2002, he notably scored the winner in the Old Firm contest against Celtic (3–2),[8] and left club and country in June 2004, having collected a total of five trophies. He got sent off on his final appearance for Rangers against Dunfermline.[9]

After an unassuming year with Utrecht, Mols signed with ADO Den Haag, where he played two seasons and netted eight league goals combined. At the end of 2006–07, as his side relegated to the second division, he decided to retire, at almost 37.

However, after sacking agent Mark Brandon, he later reconsidered:[10] He began his attempt to find a new club with an unsuccessful trial with Australian club Perth Glory,[11] before he signed a one-year deal with Feyenoord, as cover for also recently signed Roy Makaay.[12][13] He retired for good at the end of 2008–09 (18 matches, two goals).

International career

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During a four-year span, Mols won six caps for the Netherlands, the first coming on 18 January 1995 in a 1–0 friendly defeat to France, in Utrecht.

Honours

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Rangers

Feyenoord

Individual

References

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  1. ^ "Double blow for Rangers". BBC. 4 November 1999. Retrieved 20 October 2020.
  2. ^ "Mols puts Rangers top". BBC. 20 October 1999. Retrieved 20 October 2020.
  3. ^ "Mols repays the millions". BBC. 16 August 1999. Retrieved 20 October 2020.
  4. ^ "Sara blow for Rangers". BBC. 9 September 2000. Retrieved 20 October 2020.
  5. ^ Pars will not rush Rossi; BBC Sport, 21 October 2000
  6. ^ On-off debut for Pars' Rossi; BBC Sport, 8 November 2000
  7. ^ Mols re-signs for Rangers; BBC Sport, 15 June 2003
  8. ^ Gers win Old Firm thriller; BBC Sport, 7 December 2002
  9. ^ "Dunfermline 2–3 Rangers". BBC. 16 May 2004. Retrieved 3 May 2012.
  10. ^ http://www.nu.nl/sport/1137460/michael-mols-ziet-af-van-perth-glory.html (in Dutch)
  11. ^ Mols won't be joining Glory Archived 31 December 2012 at archive.today; The World Game, 2 July 2007
  12. ^ Feyenoord presenteert morgen pinch-hitter Mols (Feyenoord presents goal-getter Mols tomorrow), FC Update, 8 July 2007 (in Dutch)
  13. ^ Michael Mols toegevoegd aan selectie Feyenoord; Feyenoord's official website, 9 July 2007 (in Dutch)
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