Ernest Faber

Born in Geldrop, Faber grew up in the Strijp neighbourhood in Eindhoven, which also included PSV's home ground, the Philips Stadion.{{cite web | title = Ernest Faber | url = http://www.psvzuipsite.nl/index.php?menu_id=51&multitext_id=191 | publisher = PSV Zuipsite | access-date = 8 September 2013 | language = nl | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20070425225525/http://www.psvzuipsite.nl/index.php?menu_id=51 | archive-date = 25 April 2007 | url-status = dead }} At five, he started playing youth football at local amateur club DBS.{{cite web | title = Ernest Faber Strijpse jongen | url = http://www.psv.nl/Nieuws/Nieuwspagina/Ernest-Faber-Strijpse-jongen-1.htm | publisher = PSV.nl | access-date = 8 September 2013 | language = nl | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20130928075821/http://www.psv.nl/Nieuws/Nieuwspagina/Ernest-Faber-Strijpse-jongen-1.htm | archive-date = 28 September 2013 | url-status = dead }}{{cite web | title = Friese voorouders – Ernest Faber | url = http://friesevoetballers.blogspot.nl/2011/10/friese-voorouders-ernest-faber.html | publisher = Friese Voetballers | access-date =10 September 2013|language=nl}} Faber's performances led to interest from PSV and EVV, with PSV scout Gerrit van Tilburg having discovered him at DBS. He chose to join PSV at 13.{{cite web | title = 040TV - Een ongewoon gesprek met Ernest Faber | url = http://vimeo.com/33895475 | publisher = PSV Zuipsite | access-date =8 September 2013|language=nl}}{{cite web | title = Doe waar je plezier in hebt, dan komt het success vanzelf | url = http://www.kpt.nl/Files/files/KPTalk%20nr%207.pdf | publisher = KP&Talk | access-date =8 September 2013|language=nl}} Faber's original position was right winger, but at PSV, he moved to the central defense position under the guidance of former defender and youth coach Huub Stevens.

To gain first-team experience, PSV loaned Faber out to NEC in 1990. He made his professional debut on 25 August in a 2–1 away win against MVV. In October, Faber was sent-off during a 7–0 loss to Ajax. NEC's season ended in 18th place and relegation; Faber appeared in 30 league fixtures and three cup games.{{cite web | title = Speler: Ernest Faber | url = http://necarchief.nl/dbid=23/tpl=1906/player=25 | access-date =10 September 2013|language=nl}} For the 1991–92 season, Faber was loaned out to Sparta. He played 32 Eredivisie matches. Sparta finished eighth in the league and also reached the semi-finals of the KNVB Cup in which Faber played five games.{{cite web | title = Ernest Faber| url = http://ftp.sparta-rotterdam.nl/elftal/spelersinfo2010.asp?playerid=246| publisher = Sparta Rotterdam | access-date =10 September 2013|language=nl}}

In 1992, Faber returned to PSV. In his debut match, he won the Dutch Super Cup after beating Feyenoord with 1–0.{{cite web | title = Super Cup | url = http://home.planet.nl/~rapo/psv/supercup/knvb.html | publisher = Planet.nl | access-date =10 September 2013|language=nl}} Faber appeared in 18 Eredivisie matches in his first season.{{cite web | title = Ernest Faber | url = http://www.psv.nl/Teams/Teams/Player.htm?channel=ipad&dbid=12427&typeofpage=225187 | publisher = PSV.nl | access-date = 10 September 2013 | url-status = dead | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20130815085706/http://www.psv.nl/Teams/Teams/Player.htm?channel=ipad | archive-date = 15 August 2013 }} He played his first UEFA Champions League match as a substitute against FC Porto. Faber's debut in the starting line-up followed in the home fixture over A.C. Milan, after the PSV squad was struggling with injuries. Coach Hans Westerhof assigned him to Milan's Marco van Basten, whom Faber managed to prevent from scoring.{{cite web | title = Droomdebuut dankzij San Marco | url = http://www.volkskrant.nl/vk/nl/2698/Sport/article/detail/666259/2005/05/03/Droomdebuut-dankzij-San-Marco.dhtml | publisher = Volkskrant | access-date =11 September 2013|language=nl}}

In the 1993–94 season, Faber played five league games for PSV before being loaned out to Groningen for the second half of the season.{{cite web | title = Ernest Faber nadrukkelijk in beeld voor hoofdtrainerschap FC Groningen | url = http://www.fcgonline.nl/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=2141:ernest-faber&catid=38:geruchten&Itemid=62 | publisher = FCG Online | access-date = 11 September 2013 | language = nl | archive-date = 4 March 2016 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20160304030711/http://www.fcgonline.nl/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=2141:ernest-faber&catid=38:geruchten&Itemid=62 | url-status = dead }} At Groningen, Faber played 11 matches.{{cite web | title = Ernest Faber | url = http://fcgstats.nl/speler.php?plid=74&chbxa=y | publisher = FCG Stats | access-date =10 September 2013|language=nl}} After finishing third in the 1994–95 season, PSV and Faber reached the second place a year later and also won the KNVB Cup.{{cite web | title = Historie: seizoen 1994/1995 | url = http://psv.netwerk.to/historie/seizoen.php?seizoen=1995 | publisher = PSV Netwerk | access-date =11 September 2013|language=nl}}{{cite web | title = Historie: seizoen 1995/1996 | url = http://psv.netwerk.to/historie/seizoen.php?seizoen=1996 | publisher = PSV Netwerk | access-date =11 September 2013|language=nl}}

In 1996, Faber won his second Super Cup after defeating Ajax with 3–0. But in September, Faber tore his ankle ligaments after attempting a headed duel with Utrecht’s John van Loen. It turned out to be the first of a long line of injuries that would dominate Faber’s career.{{cite web | title = Faber: 'De ene blessure lokte de andere uit' | url = http://www.vi.nl/nieuws/faber-de-ene-blessure-lokte-de-andere-uit.htm | publisher = Voetbal International | access-date =8 September 2013|language=nl}} Cartilage was removed from Faber’s ankle, sidelining him for a long period.{{cite web | title = PSV versterkt selectie met drie talenten van Deense club Lyngby | url = http://www.trouw.nl/tr/nl/5009/Archief/archief/article/detail/2751327/1996/09/26/PSV-versterkt-selectie-met-drie-talenten-van-Deense-club-Lyngby.dhtml | publisher = Trouw | access-date =8 September 2013|language=nl}} He would play only nine Eredivisie matches in the 1996–97 season, the year that PSV won the league.{{cite web | title = Historie: seizoen 1996/1997 | url = http://psv.netwerk.to/historie/seizoen.php?seizoen=1997 | publisher = PSV Netwerk | access-date =11 September 2013|language=nl}} In the 1997–98 season, Faber played three matches before suffering an achilles tendon injury. He recovered in time for a training camp in Spain, but it was there when he noticed the injury did not completely heal yet.{{cite web | title = 'Je moet positief blijven denken' | url = http://www.trouw.nl/tr/nl/5009/Archief/archief/article/detail/2709822/1999/09/14/Je-moet-positief-blijven-denken.dhtml | publisher = Trouw | access-date =8 September 2013|language=nl}} That year, Faber appeared in 21 league games and scored twice. In February, he was sent off in a match against Ajax.{{cite web | title = Onbegrip bij Jonk over rood en bij Nilis over wissel | url = http://www.trouw.nl/tr/nl/5009/Archief/archief/article/detail/2653709/1998/02/16/Onbegrip-bij-Jonk-over-rood-en-bij-Nilis-over-wissel.dhtml | publisher = Trouw| access-date =8 September 2013|language=nl}} In May, Faber tore his right Achilles tendon in a match against Groningen. The injury was called "career threatening" by the PSV club doctor and forced Faber to recover for months, therefore missing out on a possible World Cup participation.{{cite web | title = Ernstige blessure kost Faber WK | url = http://www.trouw.nl/tr/nl/5009/Archief/archief/article/detail/2716580/1998/05/06/Ernstige-blessure-kost-Faber-WK.dhtml | publisher = Trouw| access-date =11 September 2013|language=nl}}

In the 1999–2000 season, Faber suffered new injuries on his hamstring, Achilles tendon and ankle. In February, he underwent an operation on his ankle, which had to be put in a cast. PSV won the Eredivisie that year, but Faber only appeared in three league matches.{{cite web | title = Historie: seizoen 1999/2000 | url = http://psv.netwerk.to/historie/seizoen.php?seizoen=2000 | publisher = PSV Netwerk | access-date =11 September 2013|language=nl}} In the build-up to the 2000–01 season, PSV won the Johan Cruyff Shield after beating Roda JC with 2–0. Faber scored the second goal in the match.{{cite web | title = PSV – Roda JC 2–0 | url = http://www.psvweb.nl/karakteristiek.php?id=97 | publisher = PSVweb| access-date =8 September 2013|language=nl}} After the match, Faber ended up with an injured left knee. When a few weeks of rest did not solve the troubles, an operation followed in September.{{cite web | title = OB: Faber onder het mes | url = http://psv.netwerk.to/nieuws/artikel/1010_OB%3A%20%20Faber%20onder%20het%20mes.php | publisher = PSV Netwerk | access-date =9 September 2013|language=nl}} PSV clinched the league title again and this time Faber had a bigger contribution with 17 matches. In June 2001, Faber extended his contract with PSV for another two years.{{cite web | title = Faber blijft bij PSV | url = http://psv.netwerk.to/nieuws/artikel/2191_Faber%20blijft%20bij%20PSV.php | publisher = PSV Netwerk | access-date =9 September 2013|language=nl}} In the following two seasons, Faber played 42 Eredivisie matches and won his fourth league title in 2003, but was still struggling with his injuries.{{cite web | title = Historie: seizoen 2002/2003 | url = http://psv.netwerk.to/historie/seizoen.php?seizoen=2003 | publisher = PSV Netwerk | access-date =11 September 2013|language=nl}} In the 2001–02 season, Faber received a head wound in the match against Heerenveen and suffered a minor knee injury. Newcastle United showed interest in signing him in early 2002, but after the new injury a possible deal was cancelled.

In February 2003, Faber signed a new one-year contract extension with PSV.{{cite web | title = Faber agrees extension of his contract | url = http://www.psv.nl/News/News-page/Faber-agrees-extension-of-his-contract.htm?channel=ipad | publisher = PSV.nl | access-date = 11 September 2013 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20131029202727/http://www.psv.nl/News/News-page/Faber-agrees-extension-of-his-contract.htm?channel=ipad | archive-date = 29 October 2013 | url-status = dead }} A month later, he had to rest for a few matches to rest his hamstring. In April, Faber broke his metacarpus in a match against De Graafschap. In May 2003, while playing with a cast due to his metacarpus injury, Faber suffered an inflammation of a bursa near his Achilles tendon. The injury required surgery and continued to provide problems in the 2003–04 season.{{cite web | title = Ernest Faber needs surgery | url = http://www.psv.nl/News/News-page/Ernest-Faber-needs-surgery.htm | publisher = PSV.nl | access-date = 8 September 2013 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20131029203020/http://www.psv.nl/News/News-page/Ernest-Faber-needs-surgery.htm | archive-date = 29 October 2013 | url-status = dead }} He finally returned in the Champions League match against AS Monaco in November 2003, but received a hamstring injury during that game.{{cite web | title = Ernest Faber in basis tegen AS Monaco | url = http://www.vi.nl/nieuws/ernest-faber-in-basis-tegen-as-monaco.htm| publisher = PSV.nl | access-date =9 September 2013|language=nl}} He returned in an exhibition match against Trabzonspor in January 2004, but Faber suffered a new hamstring injury. He was sidelined for another month.{{cite web | title = Ernest Faber out for four weeks | url = http://www.psv.nl/News/News-page/Ernest-Faber-out-for-four-weeks.htm | publisher = PSV.nl | access-date = 8 September 2013 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20131029201225/http://www.psv.nl/News/News-page/Ernest-Faber-out-for-four-weeks.htm | archive-date = 29 October 2013 | url-status = dead }} On 22 April, the verdict from independent medical staff was that Faber could not continue his career. He announced his retirement, effective on that day.{{cite web | title = Faber retires from professional football | url = http://www.psv.nl/News/News-page/Faber-retires-from-professional-football.htm | publisher = PSV.nl | access-date = 8 September 2013 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20131029202852/http://www.psv.nl/News/News-page/Faber-retires-from-professional-football.htm | archive-date = 29 October 2013 | url-status = dead }}{{cite web|url=http://psv.netwerk.to/nieuws/artikel/7293_Ernest%20Faber%20be%EBindigt%20voetballoopbaan.php|title=Ernest Faber beëindigt voetballoopbaan|date=22 April 2004|publisher=PSV Netwerk|language=nl|access-date=9 September 2013}} During his career, Faber underwent 13 surgeries for his injuries. In May, Faber was granted a fan farewell during the season's last home game.{{cite web | title = Photo report farewell ceremony | url = http://www.psv.nl/News/News-page/Photo-report-farewell-ceremony.htm | publisher = PSV.nl | access-date = 8 September 2013 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20131029195954/http://www.psv.nl/News/News-page/Photo-report-farewell-ceremony.htm | archive-date = 29 October 2013 | url-status = dead }}

Faber played four matches for the Netherlands under-21 team. In February 1998, his good performances with PSV were rewarded with a call-up by coach Guus Hiddink for the senior team trip to the United States. The Netherlands were scheduled to play exhibition matches against the United States and Mexico.{{cite web | title = Mols terug in selectie van Oranje | url = http://www.trouw.nl/tr/nl/5009/Archief/archief/article/detail/2585127/1998/02/11/Mols-terug-in-selectie-van-Oranje.dhtml | publisher = Trouw | access-date =8 September 2013}} After being an unused substitute in the United States match, Faber made a 58th minute appearance in the game against Mexico on 24 February 1998. The match was played in Miami. He replaced Winston Bogarde when the Netherlands were leading 3–0. Eventually, the game finished 3–2, with Faber causing a penalty in favour of Mexico.{{cite web | title = Once in Oranje: Ernst Faber | url = http://netherlands.worldcupblog.org/1/once-in-oranje-ernst-faber.html | publisher = World Cup Blog | access-date = 8 September 2013 | url-status = dead | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20131029213454/http://netherlands.worldcupblog.org/1/once-in-oranje-ernst-faber.html | archive-date = 29 October 2013 }}{{cite web | title = Ernest Faber – PSV | url = http://www.totalfootballnl.com/wordpress/2012/03/ernest-faber-psv/ | publisher = Total Football NL | access-date = 8 September 2013 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20131029215101/http://www.totalfootballnl.com/wordpress/2012/03/ernest-faber-psv/ | archive-date = 29 October 2013 | url-status = dead }} Faber was one of the players considered by Hiddink to be selected for the 1998 FIFA World Cup but after he injured himself before the start of the tournament, he was unable to appear.

In the summer of 2005, Faber became coach of PSV's reserve team Jong PSV.{{cite web | title = Profiel: Ernest Faber | url = http://www.volkskrant.nl/vk/nl/2844/Archief/archief/article/detail/3224542/2012/03/13/Profiel-Ernest-Faber.dhtml | publisher = Volkskrant | access-date =9 September 2013}}{{cite web | title = VI: Faber nieuwe coach van Jong PSV | url = http://psv.netwerk.to/nieuws/artikel/10251_VI%3A%20Faber%20nieuwe%20coach%20van%20Jong%20PSV.php | publisher = PSV Netwerk | access-date =9 September 2013|language=nl}} In the 2005–06 season of the Beloften Eredivisie, Faber's team narrowly escaped relegation.{{cite web | title = Jong PSV handhaaft zich in Eredivisie| url = http://psv.netwerk.to/nieuws/artikel/12886_Jong%20PSV%20handhaaft%20zich%20in%20Eredivisie.php | publisher = PSV Netwerk | access-date =9 September 2013|language=nl}} But in September 2006, Faber left Jong PSV. He claimed that the team was neglected by PSV and not strengthened as promised. Faber's desire was to remain at the club, but the board did not offer him another position.{{cite web | title = Faber stapt op bij Jong PSV | url = http://www.soccernews.nl/news/19057/Faber_stapt_op_bij_Jong_PSV | publisher = Soccernews | access-date =9 September 2013|language=nl}} Faber proceeded to join FC Eindhoven as their assistant manager in December 2006.{{cite web | title = OB: Faber assistent-trainer FC Eindhoven | url = http://psv.netwerk.to/nieuws/artikel/14425_OB%3A%20Faber%20assistent-trainer%20FC%20Eindhoven%20.php | publisher = PSV Netwerk | access-date =9 September 2013|language=nl}} In October 2007, FC Eindhoven sacked their manager Louis Coolen. Faber stepped up as caretaker manager for two months.{{cite web | title = Faber vervangt Coolen als trainer Eindhoven | url = http://www.trouw.nl/tr/nl/4324/Nieuws/archief/article/detail/1676780/2007/10/26/Faber-vervangt-Coolen-als-trainer-Eindhoven.dhtml | publisher = Trouw | access-date =9 September 2013|language=nl}} He went back to his position as assistant when Gerald Vanenburg was appointed as the new manager in December.{{cite web | title = Nieuwe kans voor Vanenburg als hoofdcoach bij Eindhoven| url = http://www.trouw.nl/tr/nl/4324/Nieuws/archief/article/detail/1647258/2007/12/21/Nieuwe-kans-voor-Vanenburg-als-hoofdcoach-bij-Eindhoven.dhtml | publisher = Trouw | access-date =9 September 2013|language=nl}} Seeking a new challenge, Faber announced in February 2008 he would leave FC Eindhoven at the end of the season.{{cite web | title = Faber zou wel terugwillen naar PSV | url = http://psv.netwerk.to/nieuws/artikel/17488_Faber%20zou%20wel%20terugwillen%20naar%20PSV.php | publisher = PSV Netwerk | access-date =9 September 2013|language=nl}} Before his departure, Faber had to become FC Eindhoven's caretaker manager again after Vanenburg resigned in April. He coached the team in the remaining three matches.{{cite web | title = Vanenburg per direct weg bij Eindhoven| url = http://www.trouw.nl/tr/nl/4324/Nieuws/article/detail/1221568/2008/04/01/Vanenburg-per-direct-weg-bij-Eindhoven.dhtml| publisher = Trouw | access-date =8 September 2013|language=nl}}

In 2008, Faber returned to PSV to coach the under-19 squad. He signed a two-year contract.{{cite web | title = Faber keert terug bij PSV| url = http://www.nu.nl/sport/1575837/faber-keert-terug-bij-psv.html | publisher = NU.nl | access-date =8 September 2013|language=nl}} In November 2009, Faber showed interest in becoming the PSV academy director. The other youth coaches favoured Faber as well, but the PSV board decided to appoint Jelle Goes.{{cite web | title = PSV wil niet Faber, maar Jelle Goes als hoofd opleidingen | url = http://www.elfvoetbal.nl/nieuws/93481_psv-wil-niet-faber-maar-jelle-goes-als-hoofd-opleidingen | publisher = Elf Voetbal | access-date =9 September 2013|language=nl}} He decided to leave the club again after the 2009–10 season, even though PSV offered him the position of Jong PSV coach.{{cite web | title = 'Faber wijst aanbod PSV af' | url = http://psv.netwerk.to/nieuws/artikel/22026_%27Faber%20wijst%20aanbod%20PSV%20af%27%20.php | publisher = PSV Netwerk | access-date =9 September 2013|language=nl}} In February 2010, he passed his coaching exam, enabling him to be a manager in the Netherlands.{{cite web| title = Phillip Cocu and Ernest Faber obtained professional coaching license| url = http://www.psv.nl/News/News-page/Phillip-Cocu-and-Ernest-Faber-obtained-professional-coaching-license.htm| publisher = PSV.nl| access-date = 9 September 2013| url-status = dead| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20131029200720/http://www.psv.nl/News/News-page/Phillip-Cocu-and-Ernest-Faber-obtained-professional-coaching-license.htm| archive-date = 29 October 2013}} Faber simultaneously agreed on a two-year contract as manager of MVV Maastricht. But in June, he retracted his decision after he was unsure about the club's financial perspectives. MVV accepted Faber's decision.{{cite web | title = Faber breekt met MVV | url = http://www.trouw.nl/tr/nl/4508/Sport/article/detail/1106421/2010/06/07/Faber-breekt-met-MVV.dhtml | publisher = Trouw | access-date =8 September 2013|language=nl}} Faber subsequently became the manager of FC Eindhoven after signing a two-year contract. The team performed well in the Eerste Divisie, with a fifth place at the winter break period. In December, Faber was approached by VVV-Venlo to become their manager, but he rejected the offer.{{cite web | title = 'Faber verkiest FC Eindhoven boven VVV' | url = http://www.omroepbrabant.nl/?news/148154862/Faber+verkiest+FC+Eindhoven+boven+VVV.aspx | publisher = Omroep Brabant | access-date =8 September 2013|language=nl}}

In February 2011, Faber was appointed as assistant manager of Bert van Marwijk at the Netherlands national team.{{cite web | title = Assistent Ernest Faber quits KNVB | url = http://www.psv.nl/News/News-page/Assistent-Ernest-Faber-quits-KNVB.htm | publisher = PSV.nl | access-date = 8 September 2013 | url-status = dead | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20131029200727/http://www.psv.nl/News/News-page/Assistent-Ernest-Faber-quits-KNVB.htm | archive-date = 29 October 2013 }} After Faber accepted the national team job, his performances with FC Eindhoven went downhill. With four points from the following eleven matches, FC Eindhoven missed out on a play-off spot. In the 2011–12 season, the FC Eindhoven performances were again above expectations. The team were third in the Eerste Divisie at the time Faber left the club. In March 2012, Faber returned to PSV as assistant manager after Fred Rutten was sacked as manager. Phillip Cocu was chosen as caretaker. Unlike Cocu, Faber's role was permanent after agreeing on a two-and-a-half-year contract.{{cite web | title = PSV and FC Eindhoven reach agreement over Faber | url = http://www.psv.nl/News/News-page/PSV-and-FC-Eindhoven-reach-agreement-over-Faber.htm | publisher = PSV.nl | access-date = 9 September 2013 | url-status = dead | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20131029195758/http://www.psv.nl/News/News-page/PSV-and-FC-Eindhoven-reach-agreement-over-Faber.htm | archive-date = 29 October 2013 }} Faber was present at UEFA Euro 2012 when the Dutch team were knocked out in the group stage. Van Marwijk resigned following the elimination, while Faber also quit to fully concentrate on his job at PSV. Despite receiving several management offers in 2013, Faber signed a new two-year contract and continued to work as assistant manager after the appointment of Cocu as PSV manager.{{cite web | title = Phillip Cocu signs four-year contract | url = http://www.psv.nl/News/News-page/Phillip-Cocu-signs-four-year-contract.htm | publisher = PSV.nl | access-date = 8 September 2013 }}{{Dead link|date=August 2019 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}{{cite web | title = Cocu tekent voor vier seizoenen als hoofdtrainer van PSV | url = http://www.vi.nl/nieuws/cocu-tekent-voor-vier-seizoenen-als-hoofdtrainer-van-psv.htm| publisher = Voetbal International | access-date =8 September 2013|language=nl}}{{cite web | title = Ernest Faber: 'Ik kan van meerwaarde zijn voor PSV' | url = http://www.omroepbrabant.nl/?news/1937371133/Ernest+Faber+Ik+kan+van+meerwaarde+zijn+voor+PSV.aspx | publisher = Omroep Brabant| access-date =9 September 2013|language=nl}} After three seasons as PSV assistant, including a brief stint as interim manager due to Cocu having an emergency surgery, Faber left to manage newly promoted NEC, where he remained for a season and impressed many rivals by leading the Nijmegen side to a top half finish in the league. In doing so he proved many pundits wrong. His performances caught the eye of FC Groningen, who appointed him manager in the pre-season of the 2016–17 season. Faber remained in Groningen for two seasons, before being sacked due to inconsistency of results and a failure to qualify for the European play-offs.

In June 2018, Faber was appointed head of academy under new manager Mark van Bommel.

In November 2019, following the unexpected sacking of Mark van Bommel, Faber was appointed interim manager for the remainder of the 2019–20 season. After a decent 6 from 11 games, the season was cancelled due to the global Covid-19 pandemic. PSV automatically qualified for the 2020-21 Europa League. Faber left PSV Eindhoven in July 2022, following the appointment of Roger Schmidt as head coach. Faber was also relieved of his duties as head of the PSV Academy, despite being the mastermind behind the first team breakthrough's of stars Donyell Malen and Mohamed Ihattaren.

His son, Cas Faber, has played as a midfielder for FC Eindhoven.{{Cite news |last=Dal |first=Thomas |date=4 October 2019 |title=Cas Faber kan bij FC Eindhoven in de voetsporen van zijn vader treden |language=nl |work=Eindhovens Dagblad |url=https://www.ed.nl/fc-eindhoven/cas-faber-kan-bij-fc-eindhoven-in-de-voetsporen-van-zijn-vader-treden~ae70ec66/ |access-date=1 July 2020}}

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• Eredivisie: 1996–97, 1999–2000, 2000–01, 2002–03
• KNVB Cup: 1995–96
• Johan Cruyff Shield: 1992, 1996, 1998, 2000

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