Quick Info
| Profession | Football manager and former professional footballer |
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| Nationality | Belgian |
| Date of Birth | 16/08/1980 |
| Age | 46 years |
| Birthplace | Sint-Truiden, Belgium |
| Zodiac Sign | Leo |
Latest News about Nicky Hayen
10/07/2026
Burnley appointed Nicky Hayen as their new head coach on a three-year contract, ending a search that began when Scott Parker left by mutual consent in April 2026. Hayen arrived from KRC Genk, where he had taken charge in December 2025 and led the club to a seventh-place finish. He succeeded interim boss Mike Jackson and was tasked with returning the club to the Premier League at the first attempt.
08/12/2025
Club Brugge dismissed Nicky Hayen as head coach on 8 December 2025, shortly before a Champions League match against Arsenal. Ivan Leko was appointed to replace him. Hayen had been in charge since March 2024, winning the Belgian championship during that period.
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Bio/Wiki
| Summary | Belgian football manager and former defender who has been head coach of EFL Championship club Burnley since July 2026. |
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| Coaching Overview | Began coaching in the lower Belgian leagues, managed Haverfordwest County in Wales, coached Club Brugge's youth side Club NXT, and later took charge of Club Brugge's first team and KRC Genk. |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 188 cm |
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| Preferred Foot | Right |
| Playing Position | Defender |
| Preferred Formation (as manager) | 4-2-3-1 |
Career
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Style Quotient
| Coaching Style | Possession-based play with high pressing |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Was the first Belgian manager to work in the Cymru Premier. | |
| 2. Was appointed Club Brugge caretaker manager in March 2024 after Ronny Deila's dismissal. | |
| 3. Spent nine seasons at the top tier of Belgian football with Sint-Truiden as a player. |
