Erik ten Hag is a Dutch professional football manager and former player who most recently managed Premier League club Manchester United. Born on 2 February 1970, ten Hag has had a distinguished career both as a player and a manager, achieving numerous milestones and successes in the football world.
Main Milestones
Birth
2 February 1970
Erik ten Hag was born in Haaksbergen, Overijssel, Netherlands, marking the beginning of a life that would be deeply intertwined with football.
Professional Debut
1989-1990
Ten Hag started his professional football career with Eredivisie club Twente, playing as a centre-back and making his debut in the 1989-1990 season.
Eerste Divisie Win
1990-1991
Ten Hag joined De Graafschap in 1990 and won the Eerste Divisie in his first season, a significant early achievement in his playing career.
KNVB Cup Win
2001
Ten Hag won the KNVB Cup with Twente in 2001, a highlight of his playing career before retiring in 2002 at the age of 32.
Managerial Debut
2012
Ten Hag began his managerial career at Go Ahead Eagles in 2012, leading the club to promotion to the Eredivisie in his first season.
Bayern Munich II
2013-2015
Ten Hag joined Bayern Munich II in 2013 and won promotion to the Regionalliga Bayern in 2014, further establishing his managerial credentials.
Ajax Success
2017-2022
Ten Hag joined Ajax in 2017 and achieved significant success, winning three Eredivisie titles, two KNVB Cups, and leading the team to the semi-finals of the 2018-2019 UEFA Champions League.
Manchester United
2022-2024
Ten Hag became the manager of Manchester United in 2022, leading the team to win the EFL Cup and FA Cup in successive seasons, but was eventually dismissed in 2024 due to a string of poor results.
Dismissal from Manchester United
28 October 2024
Ten Hag was dismissed from his role as head coach at Manchester United after a series of disappointing performances, marking the end of his tenure at the club.
