Age, Biography and Wiki
Ange Postecoglou was born on August 27, 1965, in Nea Filadelfeia, Athens, Greece. However, he grew up in Melbourne, Australia, from the age of five. His early life was marked by a strong connection to football, which eventually led him to become a professional player and later a celebrated manager. Postecoglou's career has been distinguished by his ability to transform teams and win numerous championships, including the AFC Asian Cup with Australia and multiple titles in the A-League and Scottish Premiership.
| Occupation | Football Coach |
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| Date of Birth | 27 August 1965 |
| Age | 59 Years |
| Birth Place | Nea Filadelfeia, Athens, Greece |
| Horoscope | Virgo |
| Country | Greece |
Height, Weight & Measurements
There is limited public information available about Ange Postecoglou's height, weight, or other physical measurements. His stature is not as publicly discussed as his managerial prowess.
| Height | 1.77 m |
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Dating & Relationship status
Ange Postecoglou is married, and while his personal life is not extensively covered in the media, he is known for prioritizing family alongside his professional commitments.
After his father, Dimitris ("Jim"), lost his business following the 1967 Greek military coup, the Postecoglou family migrated to Australia in 1970, when he was five years old. He grew up in Melbourne, Victoria. At the age of 10, his parents changed his surname to "Postekos", remarking: "It was a fad in those days to shorten your name if you were Greek, so that's what they did." Although Postekos is still his surname legally, he opts for Postecoglou.
As a player, he was involved in their 1984 and 1990–91 titles, the latter as captain in a penalty shootout win over rivals Melbourne Croatia. He was coached by Hungarian Ferenc Puskás, a renowned player whom his father had told him about as a child. According to Postecoglou, Puskás played a 4–3–3 formation rigid full-backs and attacking wingers. Postecoglou built on this strategy in his own coaching; however, his use of attacking full backs in a non-traditional inverted position differs from Puskás.
He said in a 2018 interview that his father, who died that year, worked hard every day of his life: "People say they go to another country for a better life. My parents did not have a better life, they went to Australia to provide opportunities for me to have a better life." Father and son had time together only during their outings together to soccer games, from where young Ange got a life-long "fascination" with the sport. He said of his management "My motivation is always to produce teams [my] dad would enjoy watching." Postecoglou also grew up supporting Liverpool and AEK Athens.
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Net Worth and Salary
As of 2025, Ange Postecoglou's net worth is estimated to be between $9 million and $16 million, depending on the source. His annual salary at Tottenham Hotspur is reportedly around £5 million (approximately $6.2 million). His earnings are supplemented by bonuses and endorsements, although he maintains a relatively low profile in high-profile endorsements.
Career, Business and Investments
Postecoglou's managerial career is highlighted by his success with clubs like Brisbane Roar, Yokohama F. Marinos, Celtic, and the Australian national team. He has won significant titles, including the AFC Asian Cup, A-League Championships, and Scottish Premiership titles.
While Postecoglou is not known for extensive business ventures or investments outside of football, his cautious financial approach focuses on long-term stability rather than high-risk investments.
Born in Greece, Postecoglou grew up in Melbourne from the age of five. As a player, he spent most of his club career as a defender for South Melbourne Hellas and played four games for the Australia national team in the late 1980s. He began managing at South Melbourne Hellas in 1996, winning the National Soccer League twice and the OFC Champions League in 1999. He then led the national under-17 and under-20 teams.
A knee injury prematurely ended Postecoglou's NSL career at the age of 27. In 2000, he went on to be named as the starting left back in South Melbourne's team of the century as voted by fans and an expert panel.
Following his retirement, Postecoglou took up the role of an assistant coach at South Melbourne under coaches Jim Pyrgolios and Frank Arok. He gained the head coaching position in 1996, following the firing of Arok. He took charge of South Melbourne's final three matches of the 1995–96 National Soccer League season before being made permanent coach in June 1996.
Social Network
Ange Postecoglou is not extensively active on social media platforms, preferring to maintain a low profile. His focus remains on his work and family rather than engaging in public social media activities.
In the post-match press conference of the 2025 UEFA Europa League final, Postecoglou mentioned that his favourite Australian Prime Minister was Paul Keating, and quoted him, stating: "After an unlikely victory, this is one for the true believers."
Education
There is limited information available about Postecoglou's formal education. His career has been heavily influenced by his experiences in football both as a player and a manager.
In summary, Ange Postecoglou's career is marked by his integrity, innovative managerial style, and dedication to his craft. His net worth reflects his success in the football world, although he remains modest in his personal life and public engagements.
