Suzanne Bakker Explained

Suzanne Bakker
Birth Date:9 July 1986
Birth Place:Hensbroek, the Netherlands
Height:1.86m
Position:Midfielder
Youthyears2:–2007
Years1:2007–2008
Caps1:17
Goals1:1
Years2:2008–2014
Nationalyears1:2004–2005
Nationalcaps1:5
Nationalgoals1:0
Club-Update:1 December 2024
Nationalteam-Update:1 December 2024
Manageryears1:2014–2017
Manageryears2:2017–2018
Managerclubs2:Excelsior Rotterdam (assistant)
Manageryears3:2018–2022
Managerclubs3:Jong AFC Ajax
Manageryears4:2022–2024
Managerclubs4:AFC Ajax
Manageryears5:2024–
Managerclubs5:AC Milan

Suzanne Bakker (born 9 July 1986) is a Dutch football manager and former footballer who manages AC Milan.

Career

Bakker started her managerial career with Dutch side . In 2017, she was appointed as an assistant manager of Dutch side Excelsior Rotterdam, before being appointed as manager of the reserve team of Dutch side AFC Ajax in 2022. Two years later, she was promoted to manager of the club's first team, helping them win the league and 2023–24 KNVB Women's Cup.[1] Despite this, she left them at the end of the 2023–24 season because of communication problems.[2] Ahead of the 2024–25 season, she was appointed manager of Italian side AC Milan. While managing the club, she was regarded to have preferred the 4–3–3 formation.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Wie is Suzanne Bakker, de coach van de Ajax Vrouwen die vertrekt met bekerwinst?. Who is Suzanne Bakker, the coach of Ajax Women who leaves with a cup win?. nl. VoetbalNieuws.nl. 20 May 2024. 1 December 2024.
  2. Web site: Waarom coach Suzanne Bakker na dit seizoen moet vertrekken bij Ajax. Why coach Suzanne Bakker must leave Ajax after this season. nl. NRC. 25 January 2024. 1 December 2024.
  3. Web site: Milan, giovani al potere: la rivoluzione silenziosa di Suzanne Bakker. Milan, Youth in Power: Suzanne Bakker's Silent Revolution. it. Goal.com. 13 November 2024. 1 December 2024.