Erik ten Hag, a famous Dutch football coach, has made a significant impact in football through his excellent managerial and tactical skills.
With a successful career as a player and coach, ten Hag has become one of the most respected figures in the sport.
Known for his strategic approach to the game and ability to develop young talent, he achieved notable success at various clubs throughout his career.
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- Full name: Erik ten Hag
- Date of birth: February 2, 1970
- Age: 53 years
- Gender: Male
- Place of birth: Haaksbergen, Netherlands
- Nationality: Dutch
- Occupation: Football manager
Early life and education
Erik ten Hag, now 53, was born on February 2, 1970, in Haaksbergen, Overijssel, Netherlands. He grew up in Haaksbergen with his two older brothers, Michel and Rico. Their father, Hennie Ten Hag, worked in real estate and passed his business on to his sons.
Erik’s mother was from Lemselo, although her name is not known. It should be noted that the name Ten Hag is quite common in the small town of Haaksbergen, as it can be seen on many shop and apartment windows, as Erik’s brothers run the largest real estate brokerage and financial services company in the area.
Growing up in Haaksbergen, Erik attended the Ludgerus School, where he developed a passion for football. During his teenage years, he not only excelled at the sport, but also explored other interests, such as dancing and billiards. At the age of 19, Erik made his amateur debut as a football player, representing SV Bon Boys.
Personal life
Erik ten Hag has been happily married to his wife, Bianca, for many years. The couple has two daughters and a son, who have become a source of joy and inspiration to him.
Despite his busy schedule as a soccer coach, ten Hag still values spending quality time with his family and tries to maintain a healthy work-life balance.
The couple are believed to be childhood sweethearts and currently live in Oldenzaal, Twente, Netherlands.
Erik and Bianca have three children, two daughters and a son. Family is the most important thing to Erik, and when he is not managing football clubs, he enjoys playing golf with his wife and spending quality time with his children.
Career
Ten Hag’s football career began as a player, where he excelled as a centre-back. He began his professional career with Eredivisie club Twente and later played for De Graafschap, RKC Waalwijk and Utrecht.
Throughout his career, ten Hag demonstrated his defensive skills and contributed to team success. He won the Eerste Divisie with De Graafschap in the 1990–91 season and the KNVB Cup with Twente in the 2000–01 season.
After retiring from playing in 2002, Erik ten Hag turned to coaching. He began his coaching career at the Twente academy, working with various youth teams.
He then took up coaching roles at Go Ahead Eagles, Bayern Munich II and Utrecht, where he achieved notable success.
At Utrecht, he led the club to fifth place in his first season and improved to fourth place the following season.
In 2017, ten Hag joined Ajax as head coach. Under his leadership, Ajax achieved great success, winning three Eredivisie titles and two KNVB Cups.
The team also reached the semi-finals of the UEFA Champions League in the 2018-19 season, proving Ten Hag’s ability to lead a team to new heights.
His tactical understanding and focus on youth development has earned him praise from fans and pundits alike.
Net worth
Erik ten Hag’s success as a football coach has certainly contributed to his financial prosperity.
With his impressive track record and numerous awards, he has amassed a net worth of around $20 million.
Social media
- Instagram: @eriktenhag
- Twitter: @eriktenhag
