Sarina Wiegman - the architect of English women's football.

By leading England to victory over world champions Spain in the Euro 2025 final, coach Sarina Wiegman has redrawn the map of European women's football.

The history of women's football in Europe truly turned a new page when England won Euro 2025 after a breathtaking final against Spain. Behind that glorious achievement were not only memorable victories and historic goals, but also the story of the "magic wand" in the hands of Sarina Wiegman, the Dutch woman who wrote fairy tales in the 21st century.

Not afraid of change

Sarina Wiegman is no stranger to women's football. Having won Euro 2017 with the Netherlands and then led them to the 2019 World Cup final two years later, the talented Dutch coach accepted the offer to manage England with the hope of reviving a team with great potential but often lacking composure in major tournaments.

Winning the Euro 2022 and Euro 2025 championships, interspersed with a runner-up finish at the 2023 World Cup, are unprecedented achievements that English football had never imagined since the 1966 World Cup victory of the England men's national team. For Wiegman, football is more than just tactics. It's about meticulous preparation down to the smallest detail, the connection between people, and the ability to adapt to any situation.

She wasn't afraid to change, wasn't afraid to take risks in every game, and most importantly, she always made her students feel truly valued.

The Euro 2025 final was a testament to Sarina Wiegman's strategic thinking. While the media and experts focused their attention on Lauren James, the promising young star in England's attack, Wiegman quietly prepared a "Plan B".

When James suffered a fitness issue and was forced to leave the field before halftime, Wiegman brought Chloe Kelly on. From that moment on, Spain gradually lost control. Chloe Kelly, as a replacement, made the difference with her speed, dribbling ability, and composure in crucial moments.

As the scorer of the decisive goal in extra time of the Euro 2022 final that secured England's first ever championship, Chloe Kelly was chosen by history through Wiegman's bold tactical decisions. She provided the assist for Alessia Russo's equalizer, making it 1-1, and then in the penalty shootout, the Arsenal star, who had signed a permanent contract with Arsenal, scored the winning penalty in the fifth round, securing a 3-1 victory and the Euro 2025 title for the "Lionesses".

Sarina Wiegman and her players celebrate their Euro 2025 victory. Photo: UEFA

One coach - two golden generations

It's no coincidence that Wiegman is the first coach in history to lead two different national teams to five consecutive major finals, winning three titles. What's particularly noteworthy is that neither the Netherlands nor England are traditional powerhouses in women's football like the USA, Germany, or Sweden.

In the Netherlands, she nurtured a golden generation of unknown young players into European champions. In England, she did the same, but at a faster pace, more systematically, and with a far-reaching social impact.

Under Wiegman, the England women's team not only won titles but also projected a positive, professional, confident, and approachable image. She transformed them from a promising team into an invincible unit, not just through tactics but also through culture – where every player knew their role and were willing to fight for each other.

The English Football Association (FA) has already confirmed that Wiegman will continue to manage the national team at least until 2027. Following the Euro 2025 victory, FA Chairman Mark Bullingham declared: "We never intended to let Sarina go. She is part of the future of English football."

In a short period of time, Sarina Wiegman built an "empire" through her composure, composure, and precision in every decision. Her flexible approach to player management, knowing how to exploit even the smallest strengths of a player to serve a larger tactical plan, is what made Sarina Wiegman's brand so special.

In just four years, Wiegman revolutionized the tactical thinking, competitive mentality, and even the internal culture of the women's England team.

At 55, Sarina Wiegman is at the peak of her career. Watching her quietly celebrate on the sidelines, one knows that another chapter in her book of success is being written. This calm, steadfast, and talented Dutch woman always carries with her a winning spirit and a clearly defined, long-term path to success.

Source: https://nld.com.vn/sarina-wiegman-kien-truc-su-cua-bong-da-nu-anh-196250802184650482.htm