Michel Boerebach was born on September 27, 1963, in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. He began his professional career with Go Ahead Eagles in 1982, where he stood out as a creative attacking midfielder with good vision and a powerful long-range shot, especially from set pieces. After five seasons, he transferred to Roda JC (1987–1989), where he scored 21 goals in 66 appearances and helped the team reach the quarterfinals of the UEFA Cup Winners' Cup in 1989, although they were eliminated on penalties by CSKA Sofia.

In 1989, he joined PSV Eindhoven, but had a low-key stint, playing just 18 games and scoring three goals. He failed to gain the full trust of the coaching staff under Guus Hiddink and Bobby Robson. In 1992, he moved to Real Burgos in Spain at the invitation of coach Theo Vonk. He was nicknamed "the new Koeman" for his elegant style and exceptional shooting power. Reports indicate his free-kicks reached speeds of around 115 km/h. Despite this, Burgos was relegated after one season, and Boerebach returned to the Netherlands.

His most consistent period came with FC Twente (1993–1996), where he scored 28 goals in 102 appearances, often serving as captain and being a key player in attacking midfield. In a landmark match against Bayern Munich in the 1993–94 UEFA Cup, Boerebach even opened the scoring for Twente with his characteristic attacking style, although the team ultimately lost 3–4. His passing ability, shooting from outside the box, and natural leadership skills set him apart for the Enschede club.

Boerebach returned to Go Ahead Eagles in 1996, ending his professional career in 1998 with 26 appearances and two goals in his second spell with the club. He was recognized for his powerful shot, good passing, and tactical intelligence, often playing as a central attacking midfielder or as a creative second midfielder. He demonstrated consistency in attacking play and contributed significantly with goals from outside the box and free kicks.

After retiring, Boerebach continued his football career as a coach and assistant coach at Go Ahead Eagles, including serving as interim head coach in March 2016. His personal life has had difficult moments: on July 22, 2003, he tragically lost his two sons in a car accident. This incident was the subject of his books Nooit meer zaterdag ("Never Again Saturday") and later Hoi Papa ("Hi, Dad"), in which he recounts the pain of grief and his recovery with the support of friends and family.

Other Links:
Michel Boerebach | Wikipedia English
Michel Boerebach | FC Twente Statistieken | Dutch
Michel Boerebach (1963) | Kentudezenog.nl | Dutch
Michel Boerebach | Book A Pro | Dutch
Michel Boerebach «el nuevo Koeman» del Real Burgos CF 92-93 | Kodro Magazine | Spanish

Videos:
Eindsignaal Studio Voetbal. Michel Boerebach
1993-12-05 | FC Twente 2 - 1 Roda JC | Boerebach is n° 7 and scores a free kick
1993 September 15 | Twente Enschede 3 - 4 Bayern Munich | UEFA Cup | Boerebach is n° 5 and scores a free kick
Samenvatting Go Ahead Eagles 3 - 3 FC Twente (1993/1994) | Boerebach is n° 6
FC Twente 2 - 1 Ajax - seizoen 1993 1994 | Boerebach is n° 8 and scores a free kick
1994 September 27 | Budapest Honved 1 - 3 Twente Enschede | UEFA Cup | Boerebach is nº 10 and scores a free kick
Fc Twente 4 - 3 SC Heerenveen | Eredivisie 1994-1995 | Boerebach is n° 10 and scores a penalty kick
Michel Boerebach - Free Kicks, Penalties and goals 1
Michel Boerebach - Free Kicks, Penalties and goals 2