D. Advocaat

Netherlands · Manager · Curaçao

34y In management

23 Clubs

12 Countries

15 Titles

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Latest news

transferBBC SportOfficial source· 19 Aug 2026

Reijnders completes £52m Al-Qadsiah move

Dutch midfielder leaves Man City after just one season for Saudi side.

rumourBBC SportOfficial source· 19 Aug 2026

Man Utd make first offer for Brighton's Baleba

United's midfield revamp targets a third signing, with a £60m bid for Baleba.

rumourFootball ItaliaEstablished source· 19 Aug 2026

Man City eye Koné after United balk at €60m

Manchester City have turned their attention to Roma midfielder Manu Koné after Manchester United pulled out.

rumourFootball ItaliaEstablished source· 19 Aug 2026

Mendes plots Leao-Dias swap between Milan and Man City

Personal info

Role: Manager
Full name: Dirk Nicolaas Advocaat
Born: 27 Sept 1947 (age 78)
Birthplace: Den Haag, Netherlands
Nationality: Netherlands
Clubs managed: 23
Current club: Curaçao

Overview

Dick Advocaat is a Dutch football coach, born 27 September 1947. He has managed numerous clubs and national teams, including the Netherlands, PSV Eindhoven, Fenerbahçe, and Belgium. As of 2025, he is the head coach of the Curaçao national team. His managerial career also includes spells at ADO Den Haag, AZ Alkmaar, Borussia Mönchengladbach, Feyenoord, and Iraq.

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Top headlines

Spurs eye Man City's Savinho and Marmoush in double swoop
Mirror Football · 19 Aug 2026

Super agent Jorge Mendes is trying to engineer a sensational swap deal involving Rafael Leao and Ruben Dias.

rumourGiveMeSportEstablished source· 19 Aug 2026

Man Utd Close In on £65m Baleba Deal

Manchester United are finalising a £65 million move for Brighton's Carlos Baleba after a long pursuit.

Rashford thanks Carragher for defence in Neville row

Mirror Football · 19 Aug 2026

Ederson breaks silence on failed Man United move

Daily Mail Football · 19 Aug 2026

Man City eye Manu Kone as midfield rebuild accelerates

Daily Mail Football · 19 Aug 2026

Arsenal chief calls for clarity in Man City case

BBC Sport · 19 Aug 2026

Arsenal Make Call to Sign Pubill Before Konsa Deal

GiveMeSport · 19 Aug 2026

Man United's Next Move After Baleba and Barcola to Liverpool Latest

GiveMeSport · 19 Aug 2026

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