John Herdman is an English professional football manager born on 19 July 1975. He has had a remarkable career, transforming Canadian football by leading both the men's and women's national teams to unprecedented success. Here is a timeline of his significant milestones and achievements.
Main Milestones
Birth
1975-07-19
John Herdman was born in Consett, County Durham, England.
Early Coaching Career
1991
At the age of 16, Herdman started getting his coaching badges and began developing his own football school by the time he was 23.
New Zealand National Youth Teams
2005-2008
Herdman worked with the New Zealand national youth teams, playing a crucial role in developing young talents in New Zealand.
New Zealand Women's National Team
2006-2011
He took charge of the New Zealand women's national team, guiding them to the 2006 and 2008 U-20 World Cups, the 2007 and 2011 Women's World Cups, and the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing.
Canadian Women's National Team
2011
Herdman became the head coach of the Canadian women's national team, leading them to a gold medal at the Pan American Games and two consecutive bronze medals at the 2012 and 2016 Summer Olympics.
Canadian Men's National Team
2018
He took over as the head coach of the Canadian men's national team, guiding them to their highest-ever place in the FIFA World Rankings and qualifying them for the 2022 FIFA World Cup, their first appearance since 1986.
Historic World Cup Qualification
2022
Herdman became the first coach to qualify both a women's and men's national team for the World Cup, leading Canada to the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
Toronto FC
2023
Herdman took on the role of head coach for Toronto FC, marking a new chapter in his coaching career.
Continued Influence
Present
Herdman continues to be a pivotal figure in Canadian football, shaping the future of the sport with his vision, passion, and discipline.
