Archive · 29 Jul 2025
Sarina Wiegman: From Disguise to Football Icon
Sarina Wiegman, now a famous coach, used to pretend to be a boy so she could play football when she was a kid because girls weren't allowed to play.
She became a great player and later a coach.
Now, she coaches the England women's team and they've won big championships!
She cares about her players and works hard.
She wants more people to support women's football and make sure girls can play and be proud of it.
Sarina Wiegman, England's coach, disguised herself as a boy to play football in the Netherlands due to a ban on women's football.
Wiegman played for Ter Leede, winning titles and earning caps for the Dutch national team.
She transitioned from player to coach, leading Ado Den Haag and later the Netherlands national team.
Wiegman led the England Lionesses to successive European titles.
She emphasizes the importance of investment in women's football and changing societal perspectives.
- Who
- Sarina Wiegman, a renowned football coach
- What
- Sarina Wiegman's journey as a football player and coach, highlighting her early struggles, playing career, coaching achievements, and impact on women's football.
- When
- 1980s (early playing career); 2021 (took charge of England Lionesses)
- Where
- Netherlands and England
- Why
- To highlight Wiegman's contributions and dedication to women's football, and to showcase her impact on and off the field.
- Sport
- Football
- Nationality
- Dutch
- Current Role
- England Women's National Team Coach
- Former Club (Player)
- Ter Leede
- Playing Career Highlights
- 99 caps for the Netherlands
- Coaching Achievements
- Successive European titles with England