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| Personal information | |||
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| Full name | Jerrel Floyd Hasselbaink | ||
| Date of birth | 27 March 1972 | ||
| Place of birth | Paramaribo, Suriname | ||
| Height | 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) | ||
| Playing position | Striker | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 1984–1986 | GVO | ||
| 1986–1987 | ZFC | ||
| 1987–1988 | Zaanlandia | ||
| 1988 | DWS | ||
| 1988–1990 | Telstar | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 1990–1991 | Telstar | 4 | (0) |
| 1991–1994 | AZ Alkmaar | 46 | (5) |
| 1994–1995 | Neerlandia | ||
| 1995–1996 | Campomaiorense | 31 | (12) |
| 1996–1997 | Boavista | 29 | (20) |
| 1997–1999 | Leeds United | 69 | (34) |
| 1999–2000 | Atlético Madrid | 34 | (24) |
| 2000–2004 | Chelsea | 136 | (69) |
| 2004–2006 | Middlesbrough | 58 | (22) |
| 2006–2007 | Charlton Athletic | 25 | (2) |
| 2007–2008 | Cardiff City | 36 | (7) |
| Total | 468 | (195) | |
| National team | |||
| 1998–2002 | Netherlands | 23 | (9) |
| Teams managed | |||
| 2013–2014 | Royal Antwerp | ||
| 2014–2015 | Burton Albion | ||
| 2015–2016 | Queens Park Rangers | ||
| 2017–2018 | Northampton Town | ||
| 2021–2022 | Burton Albion | ||
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Jerrel Floyd "Jimmy" Hasselbaink (/ˈhæsəlˌbæŋk/ hass-ƏL-bank; born 27 March 1972) is a Dutch professional football manager and former player. He was known as a powerful striker during his playing days.
Born in Suriname, Jimmy moved to the Netherlands as a child. He started playing football as a goalkeeper, then a right winger, and finally became a forward. He played for Dutch clubs like Telstar and AZ Alkmaar. Later, he moved to Portugal, then England, and Spain, becoming a top goalscorer. After retiring as a player, he became a football manager.
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Playing Career Highlights
Early Football Years
Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink was born in Paramaribo, Suriname, on March 27, 1972. When he was three, he broke his right leg in an accident. In 1978, he moved to Zaandam, Netherlands, with his mother and siblings.
He began playing youth football for GVO as a goalkeeper. Later, he played for ZFC and Zaanlandia as a right winger. He started his senior career with Telstar in 1990. He then joined AZ Alkmaar, where his brother Carlos also played.
Success in Portugal
In 1995, Hasselbaink moved to Portugal to play for Campomaiorense. The club chairman wanted to keep his signing a secret, so he told the press he signed a player named "Jimmy." This nickname stuck with him for the rest of his career.
He later joined Boavista in 1996. The team won the Taça de Portugal (Portuguese Cup) in 1997. Hasselbaink had a great season, scoring many goals and finishing as the league's second-highest scorer.
Shining at Leeds United
In 1997, Leeds United signed Hasselbaink for £2 million. He scored in his first Premier League game against Arsenal. He ended his first season with 26 goals across all competitions.
In the 1998–99 season, he scored 18 league goals. This made him a joint winner of the Premier League Golden Boot award. Leeds finished fourth in the league, earning a spot in the UEFA Cup.
Time in Spain with Atlético Madrid
Hasselbaink moved to Spanish club Atlético Madrid in 1999 for £10 million. He quickly became a key player, scoring important goals. He even scored twice in the Madrid Derby against Real Madrid.
He finished the season as one of the top scorers in La Liga. Atlético Madrid reached the Copa del Rey final but lost. Unfortunately, the club was also relegated to the second division that season.
Chelsea FC Star Striker
In May 2000, Hasselbaink returned to the Premier League. Chelsea signed him for a club record £15 million. He scored in his first game for Chelsea, helping them win the 2000 FA Charity Shield against Manchester United.
In his first season, he scored 23 goals in 35 league games. This earned him his second Premier League Golden Boot award. He formed a strong partnership with striker Eiður Guðjohnsen.
In the 2001–02 season, he scored 29 goals in all competitions. Chelsea reached the FA Cup final but lost to Arsenal. He continued to be a top scorer for Chelsea, even with new strikers joining the team.
Later Club Career
In 2004, Hasselbaink joined Middlesbrough on a free transfer. He scored on his debut against Newcastle United. In his first season, he was the club's top scorer with 13 league goals.
He helped Middlesbrough reach the UEFA Cup final in 2006. They lost to Sevilla in the final. After leaving Middlesbrough, he played for Charlton Athletic in 2006.
In 2007, he signed with Cardiff City. He played in the FA Cup final with Cardiff, but they lost 1–0 to Portsmouth. He retired from playing at the end of that season.
International Career with Netherlands
Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink played for the Netherlands national team. He made his international debut in May 1998 in a friendly match against Cameroon. He scored his first international goal a few days later against Paraguay.
He was part of the Dutch squad for the 1998 FIFA World Cup in France. He played in the opening game against Belgium. Overall, he scored nine goals in 23 matches for his country. His last appearance for the Netherlands was in 2002.
Playing Style
Hasselbaink was known for his speed and powerful shots. He could shoot well with both his left and right feet. Many people remember his amazing shots and free-kick skills. He was also good in the air, making him a complete striker.
Coaching and Managerial Career
After retiring as a player, Hasselbaink began his coaching journey. He worked with Chelsea's youth team and at the Nike Academy. He also joined the coaching staff at Nottingham Forest.
Managing Royal Antwerp
In May 2013, Hasselbaink became the manager of Royal Antwerp in Belgium. He aimed to help the team get promoted by playing exciting, attacking football. He managed the club for one season.
Leading Burton Albion to Success
On November 13, 2014, Hasselbaink was appointed manager of League Two side Burton Albion. In his first season, he led them to their first-ever promotion to League One. They also won the League Two title that season.
He was named League One Manager of the Month in September 2015. When he left the club, Burton Albion was at the top of League One.
Queens Park Rangers and Northampton Town
In December 2015, Hasselbaink became the manager of Queens Park Rangers (QPR) in the Championship. He worked to improve the team's confidence and playing style. He managed QPR for 11 months before leaving in November 2016.
From September 2017 to April 2018, he managed Northampton Town in League One.
Second Spell at Burton Albion
On New Year's Day 2021, Hasselbaink returned to Burton Albion for his second time as manager. He worked to rebuild the team, bringing in many younger players. He resigned in September 2022, feeling he had done all he could with the club's resources.
England National Team Coach
In March 2023, Hasselbaink joined the coaching staff for the England national team. This reunited him with his former Middlesbrough teammate, Gareth Southgate. He left this role in August 2024.
Personal Life
Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink has four daughters. His older brother, Carlos Hasselbaink, and his nephew, Nigel Hasselbaink, are also professional footballers.
Career Statistics
Club
| Club | Season | Division | League | National cup | League cup | Europe | Other | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | |||
| Telstar | 1990–91 | Eerste Divisie | 4 | 0 | — | – | – | 4 | 0 | |||||
| AZ Alkmaar | 1990–91 | Eerste Divisie | 11 | 2 | — | – | – | 11 | 2 | |||||
| 1991–92 | Eerste Divisie | 26 | 2 | – | – | – | 26 | 2 | ||||||
| 1992–93 | Eerste Divisie | 9 | 1 | – | – | – | 9 | 1 | ||||||
| Total | 46 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 46 | 5 | ||||
| Campomaiorense | 1995–96 | Primeira Divisão | 31 | 12 | 3 | 0 | – | – | – | 34 | 12 | |||
| Boavista | 1996–97 | Primeira Divisão | 29 | 20 | 4 | 1 | – | 5 | 3 | – | 38 | 24 | ||
| Leeds United | 1997–98 | Premier League | 33 | 16 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 2 | – | – | 40 | 22 | ||
| 1998–99 | Premier League | 36 | 18 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 1 | – | 47 | 20 | ||
| Total | 69 | 34 | 9 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 87 | 42 | ||
| Atlético Madrid | 1999–2000 | La Liga | 34 | 24 | 2 | 2 | – | 7 | 7 | – | 43 | 33 | ||
| Chelsea | 2000–01 | Premier League | 35 | 23 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 41 | 26 |
| 2001–02 | Premier League | 35 | 23 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 0 | – | 48 | 29 | ||
| 2002–03 | Premier League | 36 | 11 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | – | 44 | 15 | ||
| 2003–04 | Premier League | 30 | 12 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 8 | 2 | – | 44 | 17 | ||
| Total | 136 | 69 | 16 | 7 | 10 | 7 | 14 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 177 | 87 | ||
| Middlesbrough | 2004–05 | Premier League | 36 | 13 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 3 | – | 45 | 16 | |
| 2005–06 | Premier League | 22 | 9 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 13 | 4 | – | 44 | 17 | ||
| Total | 58 | 22 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 20 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 89 | 33 | ||
| Charlton Athletic | 2006–07 | Premier League | 25 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 2 | – | – | 29 | 4 | ||
| Cardiff City | 2007–08 | Championship | 36 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 | – | – | 44 | 9 | ||
| Career total | 468 | 195 | 48 | 19 | 24 | 13 | 50 | 21 | 1 | 1 | 591 | 249 | ||
International
| National team | Year | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 1998 | 5 | 2 |
| 1999 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2000 | 3 | 1 | |
| 2001 | 8 | 4 | |
| 2002 | 6 | 2 | |
| Total | 23 | 9 | |
- Scores and results list Netherlands' goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Hasselbaink goal.
| No. | Date | Venue | Cap | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 June 1998 | Philips Stadion, Eindhoven, Netherlands | 2 |  Paraguay |
5–1 | 5–1 | Friendly |
| 2 | 5 June 1998 | Amsterdam Arena, Amsterdam, Netherlands | 3 |  Nigeria |
1–0 | 5–1 | Friendly |
| 3 | 15 November 2000 | Estadio de La Cartuja, Seville, Spain | 9 |  Spain |
1–1 | 2–1 | Friendly |
| 4 | 24 March 2001 | Mini Estadi, Barcelona, Spain | 10 |  Andorra |
2–0 | 5–0 | 2002 FIFA World Cup qualification |
| 5 | 28 March 2001 | Estádio das Antas, Porto, Portugal | 11 |  Portugal |
1–0 | 2–2 | 2002 FIFA World Cup qualification |
| 6 | 25 April 2001 | Philips Stadion, Eindhoven, Netherlands | 12 |  Cyprus |
1–0 | 4–0 | 2002 FIFA World Cup qualification |
| 7 | 10 November 2001 | Parken Stadium, Copenhagen, Denmark | 17 |  Denmark |
1–0 | 1–1 | Friendly |
| 8 | 7 September 2002 | Philips Stadion, Eindhoven, Netherlands | 21 |  Belarus |
3–0 | 3–0 | UEFA Euro 2004 qualifying |
| 9 | 20 November 2002 | Arena AufSchalke, Gelsenkirchen, Germany | 23 |  Germany |
2–1 | 3–1 | Friendly |
Managerial statistics
| Team | From | To | Record | Ref | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | W | D | L | Win % | ||||
| Royal Antwerp | 29 May 2013 | 11 May 2014 | 35 | 13 | 10 | 12 | 37.1 | |
| Burton Albion | 13 November 2014 | 4 December 2015 | 54 | 33 | 11 | 10 | 61.1 | |
| Queens Park Rangers | 4 December 2015 | 5 November 2016 | 47 | 13 | 19 | 15 | 27.7 | |
| Northampton Town | 4 September 2017 | 2 April 2018 | 42 | 10 | 13 | 19 | 23.8 | |
| Burton Albion | 1 January 2021 | 5 September 2022 | 85 | 30 | 18 | 37 | 35.3 | |
| Total | 262 | 98 | 71 | 93 | 37.4 | — | ||
Honours and Achievements
As a Player
Boavista
- Taça de Portugal: 1996–97
Atlético Madrid
- Copa del Rey runner-up: 1999–2000
Chelsea
- FA Charity Shield: 2000
- FA Cup runner-up: 2001–02
Middlesbrough
- UEFA Cup runner-up: 2005–06
Cardiff City
- FA Cup runner-up: 2007–08
Individual Awards
- Premier League Golden Boot: 1998–99 (shared), 2000–01
- Most assists in the Premier League: 1998–99 (shared)
- Copa del Rey top-scorer: 1999–2000 (shared)
As a Manager
Burton Albion
- Football League Two: 2014–15
Individual Awards
- Football League One Manager of the Month: September 2015
