Background
Knobel was born and died in Roosendaal.
Knobel was born and died in Roosendaal.
He was the coach of the Netherlands national football team for 15 matches (9 wins, 1 draw, 5 losses) from 1974 to 1976. During his period the Dutch finished third at the European Championship of 1976. He also coached Dutch clubs AFC Ajax and MVV, including a temporary spell from march to April 1982.
He had a brief stint with Seiko Société Anonyme in Hong Kong.
