About Ruben den Uil

Ruben den Uil (born 3 February 1991) is a Dutch professional football manager who manages Eredivisie club Excelsior. After Excelsior's relegation from the Eredivisie at the end of the 2023–24 season, the club parted ways with head coach Marinus Dijkhuizen. On 28 June 2024, Den Uil was promoted to head coach, becoming the youngest manager in Dutch professional football at the time. He signed a contract through June 2026 and was assisted by the experienced Adrie Koster.
In his first season in charge, Den Uil guided Excelsior to a second-place finish in the Eerste Divisie, securing promotion back to the Eredivisie at the first attempt.