Sarina Wiegman Biography: Age, Net Worth, Siblings, Parents, Husband, Children, Awards

Sarina Wiegman is an accomplished football coach and former player who is recognized globally for her leadership in women’s football.

She became widely known after guiding the Netherlands women’s national team to victory in the UEFA Women’s Euro 2017.

Sarina has since continued to rise in prominence, particularly after taking over as the head coach of the England women’s national team in 2021.

Her tactical skill and ability to bring the best out of her players have made her one of the most successful and respected figures in football today.

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•   Full name: Sarina Petronella Wiegman
•   Date of birth: October 26, 1969
•   Age: 54 years old
•   Gender: Female
•   Place of birth: The Hague, Netherlands
•   Nationality: Dutch
•   Profession: Football coach, former football player
•   Height: 5 feet 7 inches (1.71 meters)
•   Parents: N/A
•   Siblings: Twin brother Tom, late sister Diana
•   Spouse: Marten Glotzbach
•   Children: Sacha Glotzbach, Lauren Glotzbach
•   Relationship status: Married
•   Religion: Christian
•   Ethnicity: Caucasian
•   Net worth: $10 million

Early Life and Education

Sarina Wiegman was born in The Hague, Netherlands, on October 26, 1969. Now 55, she grew up alongside her twin brother Tom and sister Diana.

Sarina’s early life was immersed in football, even though girls’ participation in the sport was limited in the Netherlands then. To play the game she loved, Sarina cut her hair short to join her brother’s boys’ team, ESDO.

Her passion for football eventually led her to attend the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 1989, where she played for the North Carolina Tar Heels and won the NCAA championship.

Sarina later returned to the Netherlands to continue her playing career and began working as a physical education teacher, which she balanced alongside her football commitments.

Personal Life

Sarina Wiegman has been married to Marten Glotzbach for over twenty years. The couple met in the 1990s and shared a solid personal and professional bond as Marten coaches football. They have two daughters, Sacha and Lauren, who are actively involved in sports.

Sarina and her family live in The Hague, and despite the demands of her high-profile career, she remains dedicated to her family life. Sarina’s late sister Diana passed away just before the UEFA Women’s Euro 2022 final, an event that deeply affected her during the tournament.

Career

Sarina Wiegman began her professional career in the late 1980s, playing for teams like KFC ’71 and Ter Leede. She was known for her versatility, having played both as a midfielder and a defender. Between 1987 and 2001, Sarina earned 104 caps for the Netherlands national team, making her the first Dutch woman to reach this milestone.

After retiring in 2003, she transitioned into coaching, starting with Ter Leede and later ADO Den Haag. In 2014, she became the assistant coach of the Netherlands women’s national team and was later promoted to head coach in 2017.

Her greatest achievements came in coaching, where she led the Netherlands to their first major international title at the UEFA Women’s Euro 2017. She also guided them to the final of the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup, where they finished as runners-up.

In 2021, Sarina took over as the head coach of the England women’s national team. Under her leadership, the Lionesses won the UEFA Women’s Euro 2022, marking England’s first senior international title since 1966. Sarina’s coaching style is praised for its focus on teamwork, discipline, and attacking football.

Awards

•   UEFA Women’s Euro 2017 winner (Netherlands)
•   UEFA Women’s Euro 2022 winner (England)
•   The Best FIFA Women’s Coach: 2017, 2020
•   Knight of the Order of Orange-Nassau (2017)
•   FIFA Women’s World Cup 2019 runner-up (Netherlands)

Net Worth

Sarina Wiegman’s estimated net worth is $10 million. This wealth primarily comes from her earnings as a football coach, which includes salaries from her positions as head coach of the Netherlands and England national teams, endorsement deals, and other partnerships.

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