The Master Manager Football Gus Hiddink

The Master Manager Football Gus Hiddink

Guus Hiddink: born 8 November 1946) is a former Dutch footballer and current manager. He is recognised for winning the European treble (Eredivisie, Dutch Cup and European Cup) with PSV Eindhoven; leading South Korea to a fourth place finish in the 2002 FIFA World Cup; managing the Netherlands into the same position in the 1998 FIFA World Cup, losing to eventual runner-up Brazil on penalties; leading Australia to the second round at the 2006 FIFA World Cup, their first appearance in the tournament for 32 years; leading Russia to the semi-finals of Euro 2008, Russia's best performance since the breakup of the Soviet Union; and reviving Chelsea by winning the FA Cup in 2009 against Everton. He is currently the manager of Russia. However, Hiddink's team failed to qualify for the 2010 FIFA World Cup finals, putting Hiddink's future in doubt. Hiddink previously managed De Graafschap, PSV Eindhoven, Fenerbahçe, Valencia, the Netherlands, Real Madrid, Real Betis, South Korea, Australia, and Chelsea.

Personal information Full name Guus Hiddink Date of birth 8 November 1946 (1946-11-08) (age 63) Place of birth Varsseveld, Netherlands Playing position Midfielder Youth career 1959 SC Varsseveld Senior career* Years Team Apps (Gls)† 1967–1970 De Graafschap 102 (47) 1970–1972 PSV Eindhoven 030 0(1) 1972–1976 De Graafschap 181 (20) 1976 Washington Diplomats 035 0(7) 1977 San Jose Earthquakes 015 0(0) 1978–1981 NEC 104 0(2) 1981–1982 De Graafschap 025 0(0) Total 470 (70) Teams managed 1982–1984 De Graafschap 1984–1987 PSV Eindhoven (assistant manager) 1987–1990 PSV Eindhoven 1990–1991 Fenerbahçe 1991–1994 Valencia 1994–1998 Netherlands 1998–1999 Real Madrid 1999–2000 Real Betis 2000–2002 South Korea 2002–2006 PSV Eindhoven 2005–2006 Australia 2006– Russia 2009 Chelsea