Guus Hiddink was born on November 8, 1946, in Varsseveld, Netherlands. He was raised in the Netherlands in a Christian household by his parents, who led modest and ordinary lives.
Hiddink began his football career with the local club in Varsseveld. In 1967, he signed a professional contract with De Graafschap, where he played as a midfielder. He later also played for NEC Nijmegen before retiring from professional play. His time on the field laid the foundation for a future in football management.
Hiddink began his coaching career in the late 1980s, initially serving as an assistant manager. In 1987, he was appointed head manager of PSV Eindhoven. Under his leadership, PSV experienced a highly successful era, winning three KNVB Cups and the prestigious European Cup during the 1987–1988 season.
Hiddink gained a reputation as a top international football manager. In 1990, he had a brief stint managing Fenerbahçe in Turkey. He then managed Valencia CF in the early 1990s. In 1995, Hiddink took charge of the Dutch national team. During his tenure, the Netherlands reached the quarter-finals at UEFA Euro 1996 and the semi-finals at the 1998 FIFA World Cup. Despite a strong showing, the team lost to Brazil on penalties in the semi-finals. Following the tournament, he stepped down. Later in 1998, Hiddink was appointed manager of Real Madrid. However, his tenure was short-lived, and he was subsequently appointed by Real Betis in 2000, where his time was marked by underperformance, leading to his dismissal within the same year.
| Birth Date: | 8 Nov, 1946 |
| Age: | 73 yrs |
| Occupations: | Association football player Association football manager |
| Citizenship: | Kingdom of the Netherlands |
| Birth Place: | Varsseveld |
| Gender: | Male |
| Description: | Dutch football player and manager |
| Net Worth 2021: | 18 million |
