In 2001, Hiddink was appointed head coach of the South Korean national team. Initially facing criticism from the local press due to poor early performances—including a loss to the U.S. during the Gold Cup—Hiddink turned things around dramatically. Under his guidance, South Korea famously reached the semi-finals of the 2002 FIFA World Cup, achieving historic wins over Poland, Portugal, Italy, and Spain. This performance marked the first time an Asian team progressed so far in the tournament.
After his triumphant spell in South Korea, Hiddink returned to coach PSV Eindhoven in 2002. He led the team to three consecutive Dutch league titles between 2003 and 2006 and also secured the Dutch Super Cup in 2003. Concurrently, in 2005, he accepted the role of manager for the Australian national team. Hiddink became a national hero in Australia after guiding the team to the Round of 16 during the 2006 FIFA World Cup. Although Australia was narrowly defeated by eventual champions Italy, his tactical skill and leadership were widely praised. He departed the Australian role shortly thereafter.
In 2006, Hiddink became the manager of the Russian national team. He led the team to the semi-finals at UEFA Euro 2008, where they were defeated by eventual champions Spain. After his time with Russia, he continued coaching in the country with Anzhi Makhachkala. In 2010, Hiddink signed on as the head coach of the Turkish national team but left the role in 2011 after failing to qualify for UEFA Euro 2012. In 2009 and again in 2015, he took interim managerial roles at Chelsea FC in the English Premier League, helping stabilize the team during transitional periods.
Guus Hiddink is not married but is in a long-term relationship with his partner, Liesbeth Pinas. He does not have any known children. As of recent estimates, his net worth is approximately $18 million, a reflection of his long and successful career across various international football stages.
Return to the previous page| 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 |
