Dick Advocaat
Awards & Honours
10
Awards Won
3
Honours
2
Rankings
3
Covers
2
Records
Dick Advocaat's career is defined by historic achievements across multiple continents. He is one of the few managers to win a major European trophy with a Russian club, leading Zenit Saint Petersburg to the UEFA Cup in 2008. His tactical discipline brought two Scottish Premier League titles to Rangers and a KNVB Cup to PSV. As an assistant, he was part of the Netherlands' Euro 1988 victory. He also reached the World Cup semifinals with South Korea as technical director in 2002. His longevity — managing national teams from Europe, Asia, and the Caribbean — is unmatched among Dutch coaches.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
Knight of the Order of Orange-Nassau
National honour for contributions to football.
Honorary Citizen of Saint Petersburg
Awarded after winning the UEFA Cup with Zenit.
Lifetime Achievement Award
Recognition for his lifelong contributions to Dutch football.
Rankings & Lists
Best Dutch Coach of the 21st Century
Top 10 Managers in UEFA Cup/UEFA Europa League History
Magazine Covers
Voetbal International
2008-05-01
The Little General's Greatest Victory
World Soccer
2008-12-01
Dick Advocaat: The Master of the UEFA Cup
Sport-Express
2008-05-01
Advocaat: The Dutchman Who Conquered Russia
Records & Feats
First Dutch coach to win a major European trophy with a non-Dutch club
Won the UEFA Cup with Russian club Zenit Saint Petersburg in 2008.
Most national teams managed by a Dutch coach
Has managed six different national teams: Netherlands (twice), South Korea, Belgium, Russia, Iraq, and Curaçao.