Sarina Wiegman
Manager of England Lionesses, UEFA Women's Euro 2022 winner, tactical innovation in women's football
Sarina Wiegman (born June 31, 1969) is a Dutch professional football manager renowned for her success with major national teams. She began her coaching career in the Dutch football system before gaining international recognition. As manager of the Netherlands national women's team from 2016 to 2021, Wiegman led the Lionesses to become FIFA World Cup runners-up in 2019 and won the UEFA Women's Euro championship in 2017, establishing herself as one of the most successful women's football coaches. In 2021, she became the head coach of the England national women's team, the Lionesses, where she achieved remarkable success by winning the UEFA Women's Euro 2022, ending England's 56-year wait for a major tournament victory. Under her tactical acumen and leadership, England became a dominant force in women's football. Wiegman's ability to develop talent, implement strategic game plans, and build team cohesion has made her one of the most respected figures in international women's football, influencing a new generation of female athletes and managers.
Athlete
Dutch
1969
Thinking about the name
Sarina
Scandinavian origin
“A Scandinavian and Russian diminutive form meaning 'princess' or derived from the Hebrew Sarah (meaning 'princess'), Sarina combines royal elegance with accessible friendliness. The name has traveled widely across Europe and maintains both classic and contemporary appeal, popular among families with Northern European or Slavic heritage.”