Erik ten Hag: The New Manager of Manchester United

Erik ten Hag's Background

Erik ten Hag is a 54-year-old Dutch professional football manager and former player. He was born on February 2nd, 1970, in Haaksbergen, Netherlands.

Accomplishments as a Player

Ten Hag played as a defender during his playing career, primarily for FC Twente in the Netherlands. He made over 200 appearances for the club.

Coaching Career

Ten Hag began his coaching career with Go Ahead Eagles in 2012. He then managed Bayern Munich II, Utrecht, and Ajax before joining Manchester United in 2023.

Success at Ajax

Ten Hag achieved significant success with Ajax, winning the Eredivisie three consecutive times from 2018 to 2021. He also led the team to the Champions League semi-finals in 2019 and the final in 2021.