Sarina Wiegman is an accomplished soccer coach and former player recognized globally for her leadership in women’s soccer.
She became widely known after leading the Netherlands women’s national team to win the 2017 UEFA Women’s European Championship.
Since then, Salina’s reputation has continued to rise, especially after taking over as head coach of the England women’s national team in 2021.
Her tactical skills and ability to get the best out of her players have made her one of the most successful and respected figures in football today.
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- Full name: Salina Petronella Wegman
- Date of birth: October 26, 1969
- Age: 54 years old
- Gender: Female
- Birthplace: The Hague, Netherlands
- Nationality: Netherlands
- Occupation: Football coach, former football player
- Height: 5 feet 7 inches (1.71 meters)
- Parents: Not applicable
- Siblings: Twin brother Tom, late sister Diana
- Spouse: Maarten Glotzbach
- Children: Sasha Glotzbach, Lauren Glotzbach
- Relationship status: Married
- Religion: Christianity
- Race: Caucasian
- Net worth: $10 million
early life and education
Sarina Wiegman was born on October 26, 1969 in The Hague, Netherlands. Now 55, she grew up with twin brother Tom and sister Diana.
Sarina’s early life was immersed in football, although participation in the sport for girls was still limited in the Netherlands at the time. Salina cut her hair short to compete in the game she loved and joined her brother’s men’s basketball team, ESDO.
Her passion for football eventually led her to attend the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 1989, where she played for the North Carolina Tar Heels and won the NCAA championship.
Salina later returned to the Netherlands to continue her career and began working as a PE teacher, which she balanced with her football career.
personal life
Sarina Wiegman has been married to Marten Glotzbach for more than twenty years. The couple met in the 1990s and have a deep personal and professional connection while Marten was a football coach. They have two daughters, Sasha and Lauren, who are active in sports.
Salina lives with her family in The Hague and despite the demands of her high-profile career, she remains committed to her family life. Sarina’s late sister Diana passed away before the 2022 UEFA Women’s European Championship final, an event that had a profound impact on her during the tournament.
Profession
Sarina Wiegman began her career in the late 1980s, playing for teams such as KFC ’71 and Ter Leede. She is known for her versatility, having played as a midfielder and defender. Salina played 104 times for the Dutch national team between 1987 and 2001, becoming the first Dutch woman to reach this milestone.
After retiring in 2003, she turned to coaching, first in Tried and later in The Hague. In 2014, she became the assistant coach of the Dutch women’s national team and was promoted to head coach in 2017.
Her greatest achievement comes in coaching, where she led the Netherlands to their first major international title at the 2017 UEFA Women’s European Cup. She also led the Netherlands to the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup finals, where they finished second.
In 2021, Salina will take over as the head coach of the England women’s national team. Under her leadership, the Lionesses won the 2022 UEFA Women’s European Championship, England’s first senior international title since 1966. Sarina’s coaching style was praised for its focus on teamwork, discipline and attacking football.
Awards
- 2017 European Women’s Football Championship (Netherlands)
- UEFA Women’s European Championship 2022 (England)
- FIFA Best Female Coach: 2017, 2020
- Knight of the Order of Orange-Nassau (2017)
- 2019 Women’s World Cup Runner-up (Netherlands)
net worth
Sarina Wiegman has an estimated net worth of $10 million. The wealth comes primarily from her earnings as a soccer coach, which includes her salary as head coach of the Netherlands and England national teams, endorsement deals and other partnerships.
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