Meet Sarina Wiegman’s husband Marten Glotzbach, who will be cheering her on every step of the way in Sunday’s Women’s World Cup final
Posted by  badge Boss on Aug 17, 2023 - 08:48PM
Wiegman has masterminded England’s run to the World Cup final (Picture: Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

has cemented her place as one of the finest football manages of her generation by .

The Lionesses head coach has transformed ’s fortunes since taking over almost two years ago, embarking on a run of only one loss in 38 games – which of course memorably includes the Euro 2022 triumph on home soil last year.

Wiegman has in fact reached the final of all four major international tournaments she has been involved in, including the Euro 2017 win with her native Netherlands and the World Cup 2019 defeat to the all-conquering USA.

Wiegman will be cheered on in by husband Marten Glotzbach, who has steadfastly been by his beloved wife’s side throughout the highs and lows of her career.

Let’s take a brief look inside Wiegman’s relationship with Glotzbach as she prepares for a shot at history with the European champions.

Who is Sarina Wiegman’s husband Marten Glotzbach?

It is not known how long Wiegman and Glotzbach, who is thought to be of a similar age to his 53-year-old wife, have been together.

Following on from England’s Euro success last year, Wiegman opted to recharge her batteries by jetting off on holiday with Glotzbach, with the couple posing for a selfie together on the beach.

The German worked alongside Wiegman with the Dutch Women’s team before his wife was appointed as the England manager in September 2021.

Glotzbach previously worked at Sebroek College in the Netherlands as a Professor of Economics, where he first put his official coaching qualification to use by managing the college football teams.

His career actually started at Host Broadcast Services, which records major sporting events, working as a coordinator and a youth trainer.

According to his LinkedIn profile, Glotzbach also has a bachelor’s degree in marketing and commerce.

Do they have any children together?

The couple have two daughters together, Sacha and Lauren.

Not much is known about the sisters, with their parents keen to keep them out of the gaze of the public spotlight.

However, Wiegman took to Instagram in December 2020 to share an intimate picture of the family celebrating Christmas together at home.

The caption read: ‘What a year it’s been… living differently, work differently, no fans in the stadiums.

‘We missed you so much! Health is not self-evident, that has become even more clearer in 2020.

‘I wish you a very merry Christmas and a very beautiful sporty, and happy 2021.’

Sacha and Lauren have set their Instagram accounts to private, such is there wish to live as normal lives as possible.

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