Age, Biography, and Wiki
Erik ten Hag was born on February 2, 1970, in the Netherlands. He is a former professional footballer who transitioned into management after his playing career. He has managed several clubs, including Manchester United, where he served from July 2022 until October 2024. His Wiki page provides detailed insights into his life and career: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Erik_ten_Hag.
| Occupation | Footballer |
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| Date of Birth | 2 February 1970 |
| Age | 55 Years |
| Birth Place | Haaksbergen, Overijssel, Netherlands |
| Horoscope | Aquarius |
| Country | Netherlands |
Height, Weight & Measurements
Specific details about Erik ten Hag's height and weight are not widely documented. However, as a former footballer, he would have maintained a fit physique during his playing days.
| Height | 1.82 m |
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Dating & Relationship Status
Erik ten Hag is married to Bianca ten Hag. There is limited information available about their personal life, as they prefer to keep it private.
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Net Worth and Salary
As of 2025, Erik ten Hag's net worth is estimated to be around $35 million, though figures can vary, with some sources citing it as low as $5 million. His annual salary at Manchester United was reported to be approximately £9 million (around $11.3 million USD). This wealth is supplemented by his family's real estate investments in Cheshire and the Netherlands.
Career, Business, and Investments
Erik ten Hag's career as a manager has been significant, with achievements at clubs like Utrecht and Ajax. He became Manchester United's manager in July 2022 but left the position in October 2024. His managerial career has been lucrative, contributing substantially to his net worth. Additionally, his family's real estate empire is a notable investment, providing a stable financial foundation.
Ten Hag played as a centre-back and began his career with Eredivisie club Twente. He joined De Graafschap in 1990, and won the Eerste Divisie in his first season. He rejoined Twente in 1992 and transferred to RKC Waalwijk two years later, where he remained for one season before signing with Utrecht in 1995. Ten Hag returned to Twente for a third time in 1996, where he won KNVB Cup in 2001. He retired from playing in 2002 at age 32.
Ten Hag began his managerial career in 2012 at Go Ahead Eagles, where he led the club to promotion to the Eredivisie in his debut season. He then joined Bayern Munich II in 2013, winning promotion to the Regionalliga Bayern in 2014. He returned to the Netherlands in 2015 as head coach and sporting director at Utrecht. He joined Ajax in 2018, where he won three Eredivisie titles, two KNVB Cups, and led the team to the semi-finals of the 2018–19 UEFA Champions League. In 2022, he was appointed manager of Manchester United. During his tenure at the club, United won the EFL Cup and FA Cup in successive seasons, but failed to make significant progress in the Premier League or European competition. He was dismissed in 2024 following a string of poor results. He was announced as Bayer Leverkusen's new head coach, ahead of the 2025-26 season.
It was announced on 18 April 2012 that Ten Hag would take over as manager of Eerste Divisie club Go Ahead Eagles on a two-year contract, starting from the 2012–13 season. During his only season at Go Ahead Eagles, he led the team to its first promotion in 17 years.
Manchester United began the 2023–24 season with a 1–0 win in the Premier League over Wolverhampton Wanderers on 14 August. On 1 November, Manchester United exited the EFL Cup in the fourth round with a 3–0 loss at home to Newcastle United, who they beat in the final the season prior. Ten Hag was awarded Premier League Manager of the Month for November. On 12 December, Manchester United exited the Champions League after losing 1–0 to Bayern Munich, finishing bottom of their group with 4 points assuring no European football for the rest of the season. Manchester United ended the Premier League season with a 2–0 win against Brighton to finish in eighth place with 60 points, their lowest position in the top flight since the 1989–90 season.
On 4 July 2024, Manchester United triggered a one-year extension to Ten Hag's contract to keep him with the club until 2026. Former Manchester United striker Ruud van Nistelrooy and René Hake joined as assistant managers as a replacement for Mitchell van der Gaag, who left his role. Coach Steve McClaren also resigned from his role at United to take on the manager position for Jamaica.
On 26 May 2025, Ten Hag was appointed head coach of Bundesliga club Bayer Leverkusen, signing a contract through 2027 and starting his job at the club from 1 July.
Social Network
Details about Erik ten Hag's social media presence are not extensively documented. Given his public persona, it is likely that his social media activities are managed carefully to maintain privacy.
Education
There is limited information available about Erik ten Hag's formal education. His professional life has been largely defined by his football career, with his managerial skills developed through experience and coaching certifications.
With his successful career and diverse investments, Erik ten Hag remains a prominent figure in the football world, even after his departure from Manchester United.
Ajax began the 2020–21 season by winning their first three games, before a 1–0 defeat at Groningen, which proved to be one of the two league defeats that Ten Hag's team sustained over the course of the season. On 24 October 2020, Ten Hag led Ajax to a historic 13–0 victory over VVV-Venlo, breaking the Eredivisie record of the biggest recorded victory in the history of the competition. In the Europa League, the team lost 3–2 on aggregate to Roma in the quarter-finals. On 18 April 2021, Ten Hag guided Ajax to their record-extending 20th KNVB Cup with a 2–1 win over Vitesse in the final. Two weeks later, Ten Hag extended his contract with Ajax through to the end of the 2022–23 season.
