Manchester United CEO Berrada has reaffirmed the club’s unwavering confidence in manager Erik ten Hag amidst various challenges and criticisms. Berrada stated, “Do we still believe in Erik ten Hag? Absolutely. We think Erik is the right coach for us and we’re fully backing him.” This declaration, shared via The Athletic, aims to maintain stability and confidence within the squad and reassure the fans of the club’s direction.
- Manchester United CEO Berrada has expressed full confidence in Erik ten Hag.
- The statement comes amidst challenges and criticisms faced by the team.
- The endorsement aims to maintain stability and reassure fans.
Erik ten Hag: A Comprehensive Profile
Erik ten Hag, born on February 2, 1970, in Haaksbergen, Netherlands, is a Dutch football manager with a UEFA Pro Licence. Known for his preferred 4-2-3-1 formation, ten Hag has had a notable managerial career, currently leading Manchester United.
🔴🤝🏻 Man Utd CEO Berrada: “Do we still believe in Erik ten Hag? Absolutely”.
“We think Erik is the right coach for us and we’re fully backing him”, says via @TheAthleticFC. https://t.co/6tCgp18grj
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October 05, 2023
Managerial Career
Erik ten Hag’s managerial journey includes significant stints at various clubs:
- Manchester United: Appointed on July 1, 2022, with a contract until June 30, 2026. He has managed 118 matches with a points per match of 1.88.
- Ajax (2017-2022): Managed 215 matches with a points per match of 2.34.
- FC Utrecht (2015-2017): Managed 111 matches with a points per match of 1.74.
- FC Bayern II (2013-2015): Managed 72 matches with a points per match of 2.14.
- Go Ahead Eagles (2012-2013): Managed 39 matches with a points per match of 1.72.
- PSV Eindhoven (Assistant Manager, 2009-2012): Worked under Fred Rutten for 142 games.
- FC Twente (Assistant Manager, 2006-2009): Worked under Fred Rutten, Steve McClaren, and Ricardo Moniz.
Playing Career
Erik ten Hag’s playing career saw him primarily at Twente FC, where he retired on July 1, 2002. His transfer history includes moves between several Dutch clubs:
- 1996: Moved from FC Utrecht to Twente FC
- 1995: Moved from RKC Waalwijk to FC Utrecht
- 1994: Moved from Twente FC to RKC Waalwijk
- 1992: Moved from De Graafschap to Twente FC
- 1990: Moved from Twente FC to De Graafschap
- 1989: Promoted from FC Twente U19 to Twente FC
Statistics
Erik ten Hag boasts a career win percentage of 61.51%, with 342 wins out of 556 matches. This season (24/25), his stats include:
- Premier League: 3 matches, 1 win, 2 draws, 0 losses, 1.00 points per match
- Community Shield: 1 match, 0 wins, 0 draws, 1 loss, 0.00 points per match
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