NK Osijek has appointed Dutchman Kenneth Zandvliet as its new sports director. Zandvliet joins from Dutch Heerenveen, where he spent over three years as head of scouting.

Who is Kenneth Zandvliet?

Kenneth Zandvliet is an experienced football operative with a developed international network of contacts.

What does Zandvliet bring to NK Osijek?

Zandvliet brings rich experience in scouting and youth development, which will be of great benefit to NK Osijek.

What was Zandvliet's role at Chelsea?

Zandvliet worked at London's Chelsea as chief scout, from 2018 to the start of 2023. Throughout his career, he gained experience in Dutch clubs Twente and Go Ahead Eagles.

What can we expect from Zandvliet at NK Osijek?

In his new role, he will be responsible for leading and developing the sports sector of NK Osijek, including the scouting service and data and analytics departments. | Year | Club | Position | | --- | --- | --- | | 2018-2023 | Chelsea | Chief Scout | | 2020-2023 | Heerenveen | Head of Scouting |