Who is Marc Overmars’ wife Chantal Van Woensel and do they have children together?

ARSENAL legend Marc Overmars is going through some serious health issues – and he’ll need wife Chantal by his side every step of the way.

The Premier League winner has suffered irreparable damage to his heart following a cardiac arrest.

AFPMarc Overmars is going through heart problems after having a cardiac arrest[/caption]

This follows the former Netherlands international being rushed to hospital in December after a stroke.

Overmars, 49, will be looking to his long-term wife Chantal for moral support through this stressful time.

And SunSport have knowledge on her background below.

Who is Marc Overmars’ wife Chantal Van Woensel?

Marc Overmars’ wife Chantal Van Woensel has opted to keep her personal life away from the limelight despite having a very famous husband.

However she was first brought to the media’s attention in 1995 when she won Miss Netherlands – a beauty contest in Netherlands.

But Chantal became widely recognised once she tied the knot with Overmars in 2013.

Do the married couple have children?

It has been reported that Marc and Chantal had been long-term partners before they got married a decade ago.

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But prior to their wedding, the lovers had two boys by the name of Frenkie and Nick – both of whom are footballers.

Nick once represents Dutch side S.V. Epe. while brother Frenkie is without a club but he reportedly played on the wing.