Arne Slot is a Dutch football manager and former player who currently manages Feyenoord. He took over the role in the 2021/22 season, leading the team to their first league title since 2017 in his second season as coach.
Slot was born on September 17, 1978, making him 45 years old as of 2024.
He began his senior playing career in the mid-1990s and made his debut for FC Zwolle. He played as a midfielder and retired in 2013 at the age of 35.
Slot’s managerial career began with youth team coaching at PEC Zwolle and then as an assistant coach at SC Cambuur.
He eventually became the head coach at AZ Alkmaar before moving to Feyenoord. His first season at AZ Alkmaar was cut short due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Slot has been compared to Pep Guardiola due to his focus on high-energy attacking football and his ability to transform underdogs into contenders.
His Feyenoord side boasts the best defensive record in the Eredivisie – conceding just 23 goals in 30 games – and has the second-most goals scored (77).
Slot prefers to deploy a 4-2-3-1 formation but is flexible in his approach, often adjusting his tactics based on the opposition.
He is known for his high-intensity pressing game and quick, counter-attacking style of play.
Slot is a fan of rap and has been described as charismatic, with a strong connection to his players and fans.
He has been linked with several high-profile managerial positions, including Liverpool, and was a strong candidate for the Tottenham job last summer.
Slot is considered one of the most promising young managers in European football, with a bright future ahead of him.
In the 2022/23 season, Slot led Feyenoord to their first league title since 2017 and won the Dutch KNVB Cup.
Slot has managed to achieve success with Feyenoord despite having a relatively small budget compared to some of the other top clubs in the Eredivisie.
He is known for his tactical flexibility and ability to adapt his tactics based on the strengths and weaknesses of his players and the opposition.
