Rick van Hoeven

Sporting Director @ Inter Naranja FC | Founder @ Winning Soccer Skills | High Performance Player Development

Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain

About

Football professional and entrepreneur with international experience across high-performance environments, player development and club operations. Former professional football player with a global background, having worked across 15+ countries and multiple international markets throughout Europe, Asia, North America, South America, Africa and Oceania. Currently focused on building professional football environments through Inter Naranja FC and Winning Soccer Skills, combining sporting leadership, international player development and long-term project building. Experienced in leading teams, developing football structures and creating international partnerships within demanding and multicultural environments.

Experience

  • Sporting Director | Inter Naranja FC at Inter Naranja FC
    Jan 2026 - Present · 7 mos

    Inter Naranja FC is a football club based in Barcelona, focused on building a professional, structured and competitive environment for player development and performance. Responsible for leading the sporting direction of the club, working closely with coaching staff, players and the wider organization to develop a strong football identity and long-term structure. Key areas of focus include: • Development of the First Team structure and squad • Definition and implementation of the club’s playing philosophy and development methodology • Collaboration with coaching staff and technical team • Alignment between performance, development and competition The club operates with a strong focus on discipline, consistency and long-term growth within an international football environment.

  • Founder | Winning Soccer Skills at Winning Soccer Skills
    2020 - Present · 6 yrs 7 mos

    Winning Soccer Skills is a football academy based in Barcelona. The academy builds on the historic connection between Barcelona and the Netherlands that began in 1973 with Johan Cruyff. Known locally as “Academia Naranja”, Winning Soccer Skills specializes in individual player development and educational programs for both players and coaches. Mission To train and develop players and coaches to become the best version of themselves and to reach their full potential—both on and off the pitch. Vision To be the leading football academy in Barcelona and across our global network (present in 13 countries on 6 continents), delivering extraordinary and exclusive training and educational programs tailored to the unique goals and needs of our clients. Values Excellence • Humility • Integrity • Respect • Teamwork

  • International Consultant & Coach at PSV
    2021 - 2024 · 3 yrs

    Contribute to PSV Eindhoven’s international expansion strategy by supporting global branding and football development initiatives.

  • Football Business Manager at Iberia Sports
    2015 - 2020 · 5 yrs

    Iberia Sports specializes in the organization of diverse sports events, with a strong focus on sports tours and training camps. With its head office in Barcelona, the company operates primarily across Spain and Portugal, while also delivering tailored services in several European countries including Germany, the Netherlands, Iceland, Turkey, the United Kingdom, Belgium, and Denmark. I am responsible for driving the continuous growth of Iberia Sports, which includes expanding group volumes, broadening the range of services, and developing new destinations. My role is centered on ensuring that every client experience is seamless, professional, and memorable—while strategically positioning Iberia Sports as a leading partner for international sports travel and events.

  • Trainer/Coach FC Barcelona at FC Barcelona
    2015 - 2017 · 2 yrs

    Trainer/Coach – FC Barcelona Academy (Barça Academy), Barcelona - Coached youth teams in the U8, U10, and U12 categories. - Delivered FC Barcelona’s official football methodology to players and coaches across international Barça Academy campuses worldwide.