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Who is England football manager Sarina Wiegman and what other teams has she coached?

SARINA WIEGMAN has already had a very successful tenure as manager of the England women's national team - including the historic European Championship win.

The Dutchwoman started her role as the Lionesses' boss in August 2021, taking over from former football player Phil Neville.

Sarina Wiegman, Head Coach of England, poses during the official FIFA Women's World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023 portrait session
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Sarina Wiegman, Head Coach of England, poses during the official FIFA Women's World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023 portrait sessionCredit: Justin Setterfield - FIFA

Who is England football manager Sarina Wiegman?

Wiegman was born on October 26, 1969, in the Hague.

She began playing football when she was a kid and went on to have a long career in the sport.

Her playing career began at KFC 71 in 1987.

Wiegman also played alongside football legends Mia Hamm and Kristine Lilly while at the North Carolina Tar Heel's soccer team at the University of North Carolina.

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As an international player she gained 104 caps for the Netherlands but her most high-profile job has been her manager role with .

The Lionesses beat Spain in the quarter-finals at Euro 2022 before dismantling Sweden in the semi-finals.

Wiegman then went on to clinch her second Women's Euros title with two different nations when England beat Germany 2-1.

What other teams has Sarina Wiegman managed?

Wiegman began her managerial career with Ter Leede, the club based in Sassenheim, Netherlands.

She joined there in January 2006 and the following summer she moved to ADO Den Haag women.

In 2014 Wiegman left ADO to become assistant coach of the Netherlands women's national football team, as well as coordinator of the women's national under-19 team.

She was then announced as the women's national football team in August 2020, and officially took over the role in 2021.

What is Sarina Wiegman's net worth?

It's been reported that Sarina has a net worth of around £1million.

She has likely amassed this fortune through her salary, sponsorship deals, and other earnings.

What is Sarina Wiegman's salary as England manager?

Wiegman earns around £400,000-a-year as England manager, according to .

She said at the time of her hiring in August 2020: "I am delighted and honoured to join England Women.

"England is the cradle of football and the major developments in women’s football globally over recent years have been led by the FA.

"I'm very much looking forward to contributing my experience and expertise to this ambitious team."

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