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John Heitinga

John Heitinga

John Gijsbert Alan Heitinga is a Dutch football coach and former player, most recently an assistant coach at Premier League side Tottenham Hotspur. A centre-back and product of the Ajax Academy, he played for their first squad from 2001 to 2008, winning two Eredivisie and three KNVB Cup titles. After a one-year spell at Atlético Madrid in Spain, he signed for Everton in 2009. Wikipedia
Complete nameJohn Heitinga
Nationality
Netherlands
Birth date15.11.1983 (age 42)
Country of birth
Netherlands
City ​​of birthAlphen aan den Rijn
Positiondefender
Footright
Height/weight 180 cm / 72 kg
Links
Date Team Team
UEFA Europa League
26.11.2015
2:1 Substitutes
Eredivisie
21.11.2015
5:1           79'-90'
Eredivisie
08.11.2015
1:1 Substitutes
UEFA Europa League
05.11.2015
0:0 Substitutes
Eredivisie
31.10.2015
6:0           61'-90'
KNVB Cup
28.10.2015
0:1 Substitutes
Team Competition
Eredivisie 2015/2016
2 0 0 0 40 0 10 2 0 0 0
KNVB Cup 2015/2016
1 1 0 0 8 0 2 1 0 0 0
Eerste Divisie 2015/2016
1 0 0   90 1 0 0 0 0 0
UEFA Champions League 2015/2016
0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0
UEFA Europa League 2015/2016
0 0 0 0 0 0 5 0 0 0 0
Ajax move onto third head coach of the season as former Brighton and Watford manager finds himself in the hot seat
Ajax move onto third head coach of the season as former Brighton and Watford manager finds himself in the hot seatIt has been a hectic season in Amsterdam for Ajax
Yahoo
15 hours
Grim´s time up as Ajax appoint third coach of 2025-26 season - Soccer News
Dutch giants Ajax have moved on to their third head coach of a hugely disappointing season.Fred Grim stepped up from the academy to replace John Heitinga in November
soccernews.com
16 hours
Ajax sack interim manager Fred Grim after poor run as Oscar Garcia takes over
Ajax caretaker manager Fred Grim has reportedly been relieved of his duties after Saturday's 3-1 defeat away at FC Groningen, the club confirmed on Sunday.Fred Grim took over from the fired John Heitinga in November 2025
Ajax target Xavi 'in talks' with Moroccan FA as Regragui nears exit
The Moroccan football association (FRMF) have reportedly held talks with former FC Barcelona manager Xavi about the reportedly soon-to-be vacant spot of national team manager, The Athletic reported on Wednesday
'Why they did that is a mystery' - Tottenham owners slammed by agent of ex-coach over Igor Tudor hiring
Getty ImagesFeb 24, 2026 22:05+02:00The agent of John Heitinga, Thomas Frank's former assistant manager at Tottenham Hotspur, has criticised the north London club's haphazard thinking after Igor Tudor was given the top job until the end of the season
goal.com
2 weeks
Tottenham appoint ex-Chelsea caretaker manager and Mauricio Pochettino's former assistant to Igor Tudor's coaching staff
Spurs have confirmed the appointment of Saltor to Tudor's coaching staff, with the interim manager tasked with guiding the club to Premier League safety
goal.com
2 weeks
New Spurs boss tells Arsenal how they"ll approach derby clash
New Spurs boss tells Arsenal how they’ll approach derby clashNew Spurs manager Igor Tudor has told Arsenal what to expect from his team on Sunday, as he prepares for his first game in charge
Yahoo
2 weeks
Tottenham 'weigh up short-term appointment'
Tottenham's chief executive Vinai Venkatesham and the club's new leadership team will now be tasked with making their first appointment
Yahoo
4 weeks
Tottenham eye ex-Liverpool coach as short-term solution after sacking Thomas Frank
Tottenham eye ex-Liverpool coach as short-term solution after sacking Thomas FrankTottenham are reportedly considering an interim appointment following their decision to sack Thomas Frank
goal.com
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