Is Sarina Wiegman Replacing Gareth Southgate as a Manager? Who will Replace Gareth Southgate as England Manager?
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Updated Jul 17, 2024
Is Sarina Wiegman Replacing Gareth Southgate as a Manager?
Sarina Wiegman, the manager of the England women’s team, has been linked to the role of England men's team manager after Gareth Southgate resigned. However, she has made it clear that she is not interested in taking the job. Wiegman praised Southgate, saying he has done an "incredible" job and expressed sadness over his departure. She is happy with the Lionesses and is focused on preparing for Euro 2025. Despite being mentioned as a candidate, Wiegman remains committed to her current role.
Who is Sarina Wiegman?
Sarina Wiegman is a Dutch football manager and former player who has been the England women's team manager since September 2021. She started her playing career as a midfielder but later became a defender. Wiegman played for the University of North Carolina and then joined Ter Leede in the Netherlands, where she won the Dutch championship and the KNVB Cup.
She played for the Netherlands from 1987 to 2001, earning 104 caps but officially having 99 due to some matches not counting. After retiring in 2003, she started coaching with Ter Leede and ADO Den Haag. In 2014, she became the assistant coach of the Dutch women's team and later the first woman to coach a Dutch professional team. Wiegman led the Netherlands to win UEFA Women's Euro 2017 and reach the 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup final. In September 2021, she became the manager of the England women's team and won UEFA Women's Euro 2022, making history as the first English senior team to win a trophy since 1966.
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| Full Name | Sarina Petronella Wiegman |
| Date of Birth | 26 October 1969 |
| Place of Birth | The Hague, Netherlands |
| Age | 54 |
| Position(s) | Central midfielder, defender |
| Current Team | England (head coach) |
Sarina Wiegman Career
In 1987, Sarina Wiegman joined KFC '71 and won the KNVB Cup that same year. In 1988, while in China, she met USWNT coach Anson Dorrance, who invited her to study at the University of North Carolina. She played for the North Carolina Tar Heels and won the NCAA championship in 1989. After returning to the Netherlands, she worked as a physical education teacher while playing football. Wiegman won two Dutch championships with Ter Leede before retiring in 2003 due to pregnancy. She earned 104 caps for the Netherlands and captained the team, becoming the first Dutch player to reach 100 caps in 2001.
Sarina Wiegman became the manager of Ter Leede in January 2006 and won the Dutch championship and KNVB Cup in 2007. In the summer of 2007, she took charge of ADO Den Haag and led them to the Eredivisie title and KNVB Cup in 2012. In 2014, she became assistant coach for the Netherlands women's national team and later received her UEFA Pro coaching license. Wiegman was appointed head coach in January 2017 and led the team to victory in the UEFA Women’s Euro 2017. She was named The Best FIFA Women's Coach in 2017 and later guided the Netherlands to the final of the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup. Wiegman was honored with a statue in 2019 for her contributions to Dutch football.
In August 2020, Sarina Wiegman signed a four-year contract to manage the England women's national team, starting in September 2021. She became the first non-British manager of the Lionesses. Wiegman’s first game was an 8–0 win against North Macedonia, and she led the team to a record 20–0 win over Latvia. In July 2022, she guided England to victory in the UEFA Women's Euro 2022 final against Germany. Wiegman has won several awards, including UEFA Women's Coach of the Year and The Best FIFA Women's Coach. In September 2023, she was named manager of the Great Britain women's Olympic team for the 2024 Olympics, but England did not qualify.
Sarina Wiegman Personal Life
Sarina Wiegman was born on October 26, 1969, in The Hague and began playing football as a child. At six, she joined ESDO in Wassenaar and played with boys. She also played for HSV Celeritas, where she joined the women's team. Wiegman is married to Marten Glotzbach, and they have two children, Lauren and Sacha.
Sarina Wiegman Net Worth
Sarina Wiegman Net Worth is $1 million. Her main source of income comes from her salary as the manager of the England women's national team. She also earns from coaching roles and endorsements within the football community.
Who will Replace Gareth Southgate as England Manager?
Potential candidates to replace Gareth Southgate as England manager include Sarina Wiegman, Eddie Howe, Graham Potter, Lee Carsley, and Mauricio Pochettino. The Football Association is likely considering these names as they search for a new coach.
