Quick Info
| Profession | Football manager and former player |
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| Nationality | Dutch |
| Date of Birth | 02/02/1970 |
| Age | 56 years |
| Birthplace | Haaksbergen, Overijssel, Netherlands |
| Zodiac Sign | Aquarius |
Latest News about Erik ten Hag
01/11/2026
Ten Hag, now technical director at FC Twente, revealed he had turned down a head coaching approach from Feyenoord in early 2025 after talks with the club's technical director Dennis te Kloese. He said his past at Ajax and a wish to take a break from coaching after 17 years in the job were the main reasons. He also did not rule out a future return to Ajax, while saying he is happy at Twente.
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Bio/Wiki
| Summary | Dutch professional football manager and former centre-back who has coached Go Ahead Eagles, Bayern Munich II, Utrecht, Ajax, Manchester United and Bayer Leverkusen. He is currently the technical director of Eredivisie club FC Twente. |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 1.82 m |
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| Playing Position | Centre-back |
Career
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| Retirement | Retired as a player in 2002 |
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Style Quotient
| Playing Style | Centre-back |
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| Coaching Style | Known for a detail-oriented, tactically focused approach |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Led Ajax to the 2018-19 UEFA Champions League semi-finals, the first time since 1997, including a 4-1 win over Real Madrid in the round of 16 | |
| 2. Declined an approach from Feyenoord in February 2025 to succeed the dismissed Brian Priske, later saying his history at Ajax was a major factor in that decision |
