John Heitinga
John Heitinga is a former Dutch professional footballer who played as a central defender. After a successful playing career that included stints at clubs like Ajax, Everton, and Atlético Madrid, he transitioned into coaching. Heitinga has been involved with youth coaching at Ajax and has developed a reputation for nurturing young talent. Recently, he was appointed as interim head coach for Liverpool following the touchline ban of Arne Slot, where he will lead the team in crucial matches against Newcastle and Southampton.
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John Heitinga joined Tottenham as an assistant coach last month.
Thomas Frank: Inside the Tottenham manager's eight-month struggle
United Kingdom· 2026-02-12
John Heitinga was added as an assistant coach to Tottenham.
Tottenham boss Thomas Frank under pressure: Have Spurs fans lost faith in their manager?United Kingdom· 2026-01-18
John Heitinga is mentioned as a potential foreign coach for the national team.
”Redaksi Yth”: Naturalisasi Bukan Natural
Indonesia· 2025-12-23
John Heitinga was dismissed from his position as the head coach of Ajax after a series of poor performances.
Galatasaray yenilgisi sonu oldu: Ajax'ta John Heitinga'nın görevine son verildi!
Turkey· 2025-11-06
John Heitinga is under pressure to be dismissed as Ajax's coach following a series of poor performances.
Hollanda basını Galatasaray hezimeti sonrası Ajax’ı yerden yere vurdu! ‘Avrupa’nın alay konusu! Hemen görevden alınmalı’Turkey· 2025-11-06
Heitinga spoke after the Ajax-Galatasaray match, discussing the team's performance and future expectations.
Ajax-Galatasaray maçı sonrası Heitinga konuştu: Bir gün şansın bizim tarafımıza dönmesini bekliyoruzTurkey· 2025-11-06John Heitinga made four changes to Ajax's starting lineup for the match.
Galatasaray, Ajax'ı yendi 26 yıllık hasrede son verdi!Turkey· 2025-11-06
John Heitinga is the head coach of Ajax, aiming to implement a style of play similar to Barcelona and PSG.
Ajax'la Amsterdam'da oynamak için en doğru zaman!Turkey· 2025-11-05
John Heitinga expressed confidence in his team's chances against Galatasaray, emphasizing their preparation and motivation.
Ajax Teknik Direktörü John Heitinga: 'Galatasaray'a karşı bir şansımız var!'Turkey· 2025-11-04
John Heitinga attempted to change the team's strategy in the second half.
Inter amarga la celebración del Ajax en la Champions
Bolivia· 2025-09-18
John Heitinga has taken over as the coach of Ajax.
Lahko Oblak na Anfieldu razoroži najdražji napad? Bo Bayern nadaljeval pohod?
Slovenia· 2025-09-17
John Heitinga, the coach of Ajax, showed great confidence in Aaron Bowman by starting him in the opening match of the league.
عمالقة أوروبا تراقب فان ديك الجديد!
United Arab Emirates· 2025-09-12
John Heitinga returned to Ajax as head coach after a period of instability.
אוסקר גלוך מגיע לאימפריה ששקועה בבוץ, והציפיות ממנו עצומות
Israel· 2025-08-01
John Heitinga recently took over as the head coach of Ajax.
Mannsverk fryses ut fra Ajax – spillerforeningen kritisk til behandlingen
Norway· 2025-07-01
John Heitinga left Liverpool to join Ajax.
Giovanni van Bronckhorst için Liverpool iddiası!Turkey· 2025-06-12
Former Netherlands defender John Heitinga has been appointed as the new coach at Ajax.
Heitinga returns to Ajax as head coach
Nigeria· 2025-05-31
John Heitinga leaves Liverpool role to rejoin Dutch club as head coach.
Ajax: John Heitinga leaves Liverpool role to rejoin Dutch club as head coachUnited Kingdom· 2025-05-31Ajax confirms the arrival of John Heitinga as a new coach.
Ajax bevestigt komst John Heitinga en Marcel Keizer: ’Ik ben klaar om als hoofdtrainer verder te gaan’ | Voetbal
Netherlands· 2025-05-31
John Heitinga has been granted permission to discuss a return to Ajax after serving as Liverpool’s assistant first-team coach.
Brentford, West Ham and Leeds battle to sign Irish goalkeeper – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2025-05-29
John Heitinga has received permission from Liverpool's management to discuss the coaching position at Ajax.
Fær leyfi frá Liverpool til að ræða við Ajax
Iceland· 2025-05-28
Former top footballer John Heitinga is selling a property in Amsterdam-Zuid for nearly 5 million.
Voormalig topvoetballer John Heitinga zet pand in Amsterdam-Zuid voor bijna 5 miljoen te koop | GossipNetherlands· 2025-02-27John Heitinga directed Liverpool from the technical area.
Liverpool go 13 points clear after Mac Allister completes stroll past Newcastle | Premier LeagueUnited Kingdom· 2025-02-26
John Heitinga directed Liverpool from the technical area.
Liverpool go 13 points clear after Mac Allister completes cruise past Newcastle – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-02-26
John Heitinga is a former Everton player now assisting Liverpool.
Liverpool forlenget utrolig rekke mot Newcastle – økte ledelsen til 13 poengNorway· 2025-02-26
John Heitinga is the replacement for Arne Slot.
Arne Slot twee duels geschorst om wangedrag tegen arbitrage tijdens derby; John Heitinga vervanger | VoetbalNetherlands· 2025-02-26
The team is likely to be led by John Heitinga against Newcastle and Southampton.
Liverpool’s Arne Slot gets two-game ban after red card in chaotic Merseyside derby – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-02-26
The team is likely to be led by John Heitinga against Newcastle and Southampton.
Arne Slot banned for Liverpool v Newcastle after two-game touchline sanction | LiverpoolUnited Kingdom· 2025-02-26