Henk van Brussel (; 12 June 1936 – 7 October 2007) was a Dutch football player and manager.
Playing career Van Brussel played for local side Excelsior '31Oude Excelsior'31 1e elftalspeler, voetbalprof en betaald voetbalcoach Henk van Brussel overleden - Excelsior '31 and was part of the Go Ahead squad that won promotion to the Eredivisie in 1963.Henk van Brussel (72) overleden - RTV Oost
Managerial career Van Brussel worked for Go Ahead Eagles, Rohda Raalte (amateurs), SC Heerenveen, De Graafschap, FC Groningen and SC Heracles. He won the natioanal amateur title with Rohda Raalte in 1979 and had to finish his manager career at Heracles in 1990 after tearing his Achilles tendon.
At Heerenveen his playing style was called the "Brussels Luna Park", because of his open attacking play which resulted in a surge in attendances.Oud –trainer Henk van Brussel overleden - Heerenveen Altijd feest en spektakel op 'Brusselse kermis' - Friesch Dagblad
Death Van Brussel died from heart failure during a vacation stay in Turkey.
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External links Necrologie:Henk van Brussel 1935-2007; Vriendelijke vakman (Obituary) - De Stentor Henk van Brussel at Eersterat