Marc Overmars played for Arsenal Football Club. The former Dutch winger joined Arsenal in 1997 from Ajax for reportedly £5-7million. Overmars left Arsenal for Barcelona in 2000 for reportedly £25m. In total, he made 142 appearances for Arsenal and scored 41 goals. Overmars wore the number 11 shirt for Arsenal. He is currently the Director of Football at Ajax and is married to Chantal van Woensel. Overmars was born on March 29, 1973.
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Suspension for former Arsenal man extended globally
Marc Overmars, ex-Arsenal player and former Ajax director, suspended globally by FIFA for inappropriate conduct
Former Arsenal star facing global football suspension
Former Arsenal winger, Marc Overmars faces a possible global suspension from FIFA, threatening his role at Royal Antwerp following KNVB's report on his previous misconduct.
Marc Overmars given 1 year Dutch football ban
Marc Overmars, ex-Arsenal player, receives a one-year ban from Dutch football following inappropriate conduct during his tenure at Ajax.
Sven Mislintat agrees to become Ajax Technical Director
Sven Mislintat, who previously worked for Arsenal and Borussia Dortmund, is set to join Ajax as their new technical director
12 players who played for Arsenal and Barcelona
12 players have pulled on the shirt of both Arsenal and Barcelona, although most pull on the Arsenal shirt first.
‘Ashamed’ Marc Overmars quits Ajax
Mark Overmars has resigned from Ajax as their Director of Football with immediate effect after admitting sending 'inappropriate' messages to several female staff.
Marc Overmars makes decision on Newcastle United move
Marc Overmars has turned down the chance to leave Ajax and join Newcastle United as their new sporting director, according to a report.
Marc Overmars urged to ignore Newcastle United for Arsenal
Marc Overmars has been linked to Newcastle United recently, but some in the Dutch media are urging him to wait for interest from Arsenal.
Marc Overmars to increase salary x 4 if he says yes to Newcastle
Marc Overmars will see his salary increase four-fold should he agree to take the Sporting Director's job at Newcastle United.
Marc Overmars talks to Newcastle, wants to bring Ajax coach with him: Report
According to an Exclusive in the Mirror, Marc Overmars has opened talks with Newcastle United showing that money does indeed, well, talk.
Marc Overmars would prefer Arsenal over Newcastle but Barcelona over both
Marc Overmars would reportedly prefer to move to Arsenal over Newcastle but he'd prefer Barcelona over them both.
Newcastle keen to appoint Marc Overmars as Sports Director
Newcastle are moving closer to appointing Paulo Fonseca as their new manager and they are keen to lure Marc Overmars from Ajax to take over as their Sporting Director.
Ajax admit major Arsenal target likely to leave for free
Arsenal were heavily linked with a move for Ajax's Andre Onana and the player could be set for a free move that would suit Arsenal nicely.
William Saliba opens up about Mikel Arteta plus Arsenal news roundup
All the Arsenal news and gossip we could find from around the internet, rounded up so you don't have to waste time searching
Ivan Gazidis wants Pep Guardiola and Marc Overmars at AC Milan
You have to hand it to Ivan Gazidis, he certainly doesn't lack grand plans and his latest is to bring Pep Guardiola and Marc Overmars to AC Milan.
Marc Overmars: Hakim Ziyech will leave when a top club comes
Ajax sporting director and former Gunner Marc Overmars says Hakim Ziyech will leave the club when a top side comes in for him, with Arsenal, Manchester United and Liverpool reportedly interested.
€20m Arsenal interest to ignite battle between Marc Overmars and Tagliafico’s agent
Marc Overmars is determined to keep hold of Nicolas Tagliafico despite his agent confirming the player turned down a new contract amid speculation he's wanted by Arsenal.
Overmars tells Ajax he wants to leave for Arsenal
Marc Overmars has apparently told Ajax that he wants to leave for Arsenal but all might not be what it seems.
Monchi agrees 3-year-Sevilla deal despite general agreement with Arsenal
Monchi's return to Sevilla is expected to be announced in the 'coming days' leaving Arsenal fans wondering what the hell has gone on after he had an agreement to join us in London.
Arsenal move to be blocked
Ajax are set to block Arsenal's bid to steal Marc Overmars away from them to become the club's new technical director.
Ajax set to block any Arsenal bid to poach Marc Overmars
Ajax are set to block Arsenal's bid to steal Marc Overmars away from them to become the club's new technical director.
Details of fee and summer budget emerge as Monchi edges closer to Arsenal
AS Roma director Monchi has reportedly been offered the technical director job at Arsenal, who aren't put off by his £1m release clause, according to reports.
Arsenal DoF appointment down to 2 main candidates and the club want both
Arsenal will not be able to bring Mark Overmars to the club until the summer as he has no intention of leaving Ajax mid-season however they are also eyeing up a move for Monchi who worked well with Unai Emery at Sevilla.
Overmars thinks Alexis could return to Arsenal
Marc Overmars believes Alexis Sanchez could return to Arsenal however he might be the only person on the planet to think that.
He is in contact with the club: Dutch journalist on ‘complicated’ situation at Arsenal
A journalist from the Netherlands believes there are people at Arsenal who really want to bring Marc Overmars to the club but some aren’t convinced.
Marc Overmars now ‘front runner’ for Arsenal’s Technical Director job
Marc Overmars is now the front runner for Arsenal's new Technical Director job, according to reports, with the appointment of AS Roma's Monchi looking more and more unlikely.
Overmars played role in Bergkamp sacking
Dennis Bergkamp has been removed from his role as assistant manager at Ajax after a disagreement with Director of Football, Marc Overmars.
Sanllehi, Zorc, Overmars: Who would be better for Arsenal?
Raul Sanllehi, Michael Zorc and Marc Overmars have all been linked with Arsenal, but who would be the best choice?
Arsenal agree deal for Dortmund’s ‘super scout’ as German’s Sporting Director also Arsenal bound
Arsenal will make Borussia Dortmund's Michael Zorc their new sporting director, according to reports.
A Director of Football is needed at Arsenal
Whether it's Marc Overmars or someone else, Arsenal need a Director of Football to catch up with the competition.
Overmars denies Arsenal Director of Football rumours
Marc Overmars has denied rumours he could become the new Arsenal Director of Football, insisting that he's happy where he is.
Report: Overmars to return as Director of Football
Marc Overmars will return to Arsenal as a director of football, according to reports.
Ajax line up replacements for Overmars as he nears possible exit
The outlet that initially reported the Overmars-to-Arsenal story has given an update on the situation, after Arsène Wenger denied the claims.
Wenger denies Overmars will be returning to Arsenal
Arsène Wenger has denied the rumours linking Marc Overmars with a move to Arsenal as a potential Director of Football.
Arsenal state there’s no agreement for Overmars to return
Arsenal have denied having an agreement with Ajax director of football Marc Overmars.
Report: Overmars reaches agreement to return to Arsenal
Marc Overmars has reportedly reached an agreement to return to Arsenal.
5 Arsenal players named in 15 worst Barcelona signings of all time
Five former Arsenal players have been included in Barcelona's 15 worst signings of all time.
Former Arsenal player to be appointed at board level
Rumours are circling on social media that Arsenal are in talks with a former player ahead of a potential board level appointment.
Overmars: “I almost signed for Man United”
Marc Overmars revealed how different his career could have been if not for a ligament injury which led to Manchester United withdrawing their interest and Arsenal signing the winger a year later.
Is Marc Overmars ready for Arsenal Director of Football job?
Ex-Arsenal player Marc Overmars is rumoured to be on a list of potential director of football at Arsenal, but is he ready for the job if called?