Erik ten Hag is a Dutch professional football manager and former player who is the current head coach of Premier League club Manchester United. He is known for his attacking style of play and his ability to get the best out of his players.
Past
Ten Hag was born in Haarlem, Netherlands, on February 2, 1970. He played as a defender for several Dutch clubs, including FC Twente, De Graafschap, and Utrecht. He also played for the Netherlands national team, making 14 appearances.
After retiring from playing, ten Hag moved into management. He managed several Dutch clubs, including Go Ahead Eagles, Bayern Munich II, and Utrecht.
Present
In 2017, ten Hag was appointed head coach of Ajax. He led Ajax to the Champions League semi-finals in 2019, becoming the first Dutch club to do so since 1996. He also won the Eredivisie title in 2021 and 2022.
In June 2022, ten Hag was appointed head coach of Manchester United. He is the first Dutch manager to manage the club.
Managerial Profile
Ten Hag is an attacking-minded manager who likes his teams to play possession football. He is also known for his ability to get the best out of his players.
Ten Hag is a highly respected manager who has been praised for his work at Ajax. He is seen as one of the best managers in the world and is considered to be a potential future manager of the Netherlands national team.
"Erik is a very talented manager with a clear vision for how he wants his team to play. He is a great fit for Manchester United and I am confident that he will be successful here." - Richard Arnold, Manchester United CEO.
