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Dick Advocaat Birthday Highlights

Birth Name
Dirk Nicolaas Advocaat
Place Of Birth
The Hague, Netherlands
Age
76 years old
Birth Date
September 27 1947

Dick Advocaat Facts

Child Star?
no
Occupation
Football player, Coach
Education & Qualifications
Net Worth
$10,000,000
Siblings
Jaap Advocaat, Chris Advocaat

About Dick Advocaat 

Dick Advocaat was born on September 27, 1947, in The Hague, Netherlands.

Dick Advocaat's real name is Dirk Nicolaas Advocaat. Dick Advocaat have two siblings Jaap Advocaat and Chris Advocaat.

Dick advocaat was a successful football player and coach with three stints in the Netherlands who served three terms as head coach of the Netherlands' national team. He has coached numerous teams, including the national teams of South Korea, Belgium, and Russia, as well as domestic and international clubs, including the Russian club Zenit Saint Petersburg. As a nod to his role model Rinus Michels, he goes by the moniker 'The Little General'.

Dick was a defensive midfielder while playing with Den Haag. On May 21, 1967, Advocaat made his professional debut. He also won the Dutch Cup with his 68' squad. However, he remained with Den Haag for only two seasons.

Dick Advocaat Net Worth, Earnings & Spending Habits

What is Dick Advocaat’s net worth?

Dick Advocaat's net worth is $10 million. Given that he holds a UEFA Pro Licence, he gets paid 15 times more than Fernando Santos, the head coach of Greece.

How much does Dick Advocaat earn per year?

Dick Advocaat's annual income is unknown, but given his professional career and career as a coach, he earns millions.

Height, Age & Physical Attributes

How tall is Dick Advocaat?

Dick Advocaat is 5 ft 7 in (170 cm) tall.

How old is Dick Advocaat?

Born on September 11, 1947, Dick Advocaat is 74 years old as of 2022.

Childhood And Education

Dick Advocaat is a private person who prefers to keep his personal life concealed.

Family, Romance, And Relationships

Who is Dick Advocaat’s partner?

Dick Advocaat likes to keep his private life away from the media, so there is no information available about Dick Advocaat's relationships.

Career And Professional Highlights

The KNVB Cup, Dick Advocaat's sole playing honor, was awarded the following year, in 1968. He made 29 appearances and scored his first goal for the team in the 1969–70 season, solidifying his place in the starting lineup. The following season, he made 33 appearances. He made 147 appearances for the team in total, scoring seven goals.

Advocaat began playing for Roda JC in 1973 and did so until the 1976–77 season when he transferred to VVV–Venlo. Advocaat played 121 times for Roda JC and registered two goals. He was referred to as the club's most well-known player by when the team was set to disband in 2009.

Advocaat relocated to Sparta Rotterdam to play the remaining 1980–81 NASL season. Advocaat stayed with the team for 18 months, making 61 games and scoring six goals. Advocaat then relocated to Belgium, playing for K. Berchem Sport in the second tier. He only made ten appearances there before returning to Utrecht in the Eredivisie, where he played for 39 more before his career ended.

Advocaat relocated to Belgium, playing for K. Berchem Sports in the second tier. He only made ten appearances there, though, before returning to Utrecht in the Eredivisie, where he played for 39 more before his playing career ended.

Dick Advocaat worked as a physical education teacher and started his professional career as a coach.

Advocaat took over as manager of HFC Haarlem, his first professional team, in 1987 and served in that capacity for two years. Haarlem placed ninth and tenth in the 1987–88 and 1988–89 seasons, respectively.

Later, Advocaat accepted a managerial position at Schiedamse Voetbal Vereniging (SVV). Advocaat helped SVV become the Eerste Divisie champions in the 1989–90 season to win promotion to the 1990–91 Eredivisie, winning by 15 points. He did this in collaboration with technical director Wim Jansen.

Advocaat rejoined Michels' staff in 1990 when he was in charge of the Dutch national team for the fourth time and seeking to go to UEFA Euro 1992. It became clear during Euro 1992 that this would be Michels' final assignment, and Advocaat succeeded him as head coach of the team after the competition. In his first two games in charge, Advocaat lost both games and a 1994 FIFA World Cup qualifying match against Norway.

Advocaat rejoined Michels' staff in 1990, and he was in charge of the Dutch national team for the fourth time and seeking to go to UEFA Euro 1992. In his first two games in charge, Advocaat lost both matches, one a friendly against Italy and another a 1994 FIFA World Cup qualifying match against Norway.

On December 16th, 1994, Advocat returned to club coaching with PSV, replacing the interim manager. On January 1st, 1995, he faced Ajax for his first match as a manager and lost 1-0. They also won the KNVB Cup that year, which earned them a spot in the UEFA Champions League cup the following year.

Advocaat accepted Rangers chairman David Murray's request to take over as the team's manager in 1998, joining them in the Scottish Cup Premier League.

Advocaat signed a one-year deal on November 7, 2008, tying him to the team through the end of 2009. Advocaat was honored as Russia's Trainer of the Year in December.

The 2008 UEFA Cup triumph gave him honorary Saint Petersburg citizenship.

Charity Work

Dick Advocaat's charitable work is unknown.

What awards has Dick Advocaat won?

In 2008 Dick Advocaat won the UEFA Cup as a coach with his team FC Zenith Petersburg, Russia.

Dick Advocaat’s Hobbies And Interests

Dick Advocaat is a private person who prefers to keep his personal life concealed.

Other Interesting Dick Advocaat Facts And Trivia

  • Dick Advocaat was recently seen on TV Rijnmond sport as a self-interviewee.
  • Advocaat was only 18 years old when he was recruited by Den Haag.

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