Rinus Michels
Werner Schaaphok made his debut in the starting XI for Ajax in 1959. He went on to play in 148 league matches for Ajax, making it into the "Club of 100" of the Amsterdam side. Sidelined by an injury for two weeks during the 1964–1965 Eredivisie season, Werner lost his starting position in the team under newly appointed coach Rinus Michels, to Frits Soetekouw. The team's performance improved under Rinus Michels, and Werner Schaaphok received no more playing time. The other defenders on the team did not get injured, and Schaaphok found himself as a reserve player on the bench.