Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink facts for kids
Hasselbaink in 2023
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| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Jerrel Floyd Hasselbaink | ||
| Date of birth | 27 March 1972 | ||
| Place of birth | Paramaribo, Suriname | ||
| Height | 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) | ||
| Position(s) | 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) | |
| International career | |||
| 1998–2002 | Netherlands | 23 | (9) |
| Managerial career | |||
| 2013–2014 | Royal Antwerp | ||
| 2014–2015 | Burton Albion | ||
| 2015–2016 | Queens Park Rangers | ||
| 2017–2018 | Northampton Town | ||
| 2021–2022 | Burton Albion | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Jerrel Floyd "Jimmy" Hasselbaink is a Dutch football manager and former player. He was born on March 27, 1972. He is known for being a powerful striker during his playing days.
Hasselbaink started his career in the Netherlands. He later played for clubs in Portugal, England, and Spain. He was a top goalscorer in the Premier League twice. After retiring as a player, he became a football manager. He has managed several teams in England and Belgium.
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Playing Career Highlights
Starting in the Netherlands
Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink was born in Paramaribo, Suriname. When he was young, his family moved to Zaandam, Netherlands. He started playing football there. He first played as a goalkeeper, then a right winger, and finally a forward.
He began his professional career with Telstar and AZ Alkmaar. He played 46 games for AZ Alkmaar. After his time in the Netherlands, he moved to Portugal.
Success in Portugal
In August 1995, Hasselbaink joined Campomaiorense in Portugal. He quickly became known as "Jimmy" there. He scored 12 goals in 31 games for the club.
The next year, he moved to Boavista. He had a great season, scoring 20 goals in 29 league games. He helped Boavista win the Taça de Portugal (Portuguese Cup) in 1997. This was his first major trophy.
Shining in the Premier League
In 1997, Leeds United signed Hasselbaink for £2 million. He quickly became a key player. He scored on his Premier League debut against Arsenal. In his first season, he scored 26 goals in 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, earning a spot in the UEFA Cup.
Time in Spain with Atlético Madrid
In 1999, Hasselbaink moved to Spanish club Atlético Madrid for £10 million. He continued his goalscoring form. He scored 24 goals in 34 league games. He even scored twice against Real Madrid in the Madrid Derby.
Atlético Madrid reached the Copa del Rey final in 2000. Hasselbaink scored in the final, but they lost to Espanyol.
Chelsea FC Star
Hasselbaink returned to the Premier League in May 2000. Chelsea signed him for a club record £15 million. He scored on his debut, helping Chelsea win the 2000 FA Charity Shield against Manchester United.
In his first season with Chelsea, he scored 23 goals in 35 league games. This earned him his second Premier League Golden Boot award. He formed a strong partnership with Eiður Guðjohnsen. In the 2001–02 season, he scored 29 goals in all competitions. Chelsea reached the FA Cup final that year, but lost to Arsenal.
He continued to be a top scorer for Chelsea. In the 2003–04 season, he scored 17 goals. Chelsea finished second in the league and reached the UEFA Champions League semi-finals.
Later Career in England
In July 2004, Hasselbaink joined Middlesbrough on a free transfer. He scored on his debut against Newcastle United. He was the club's top scorer in the 2004–05 season with 13 goals.
He helped Middlesbrough reach the UEFA Cup final in 2006. They lost to Sevilla in the final. After Middlesbrough, he played for Charlton Athletic and Cardiff City. He played in the 2008 FA Cup Final with Cardiff City, but they lost to Portsmouth. He retired from playing at the end of that season.
International Appearances
Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink played for the Netherlands national team. He made his international debut in May 1998. He scored his first goal against Paraguay in a friendly match.
He was part of the Dutch squad for the 1998 FIFA World Cup in France. He played in some matches during the tournament. Overall, he scored nine goals in 23 matches for his country between 1998 and 2002.
Playing Style
Hasselbaink was known for his speed and powerful shots. He could shoot well with both feet, even though he was mainly right-footed. He was also good at taking free-kicks. Many people remember his strong and accurate shots.
Coaching and Management Career
After retiring as a player, Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink began a career in coaching. He worked with Chelsea's youth teams and earned his coaching licenses.
Managing Royal Antwerp
In May 2013, Hasselbaink became the manager of Royal Antwerp in Belgium. He aimed to help the club get promoted. He managed the team for one season, leading them to a seventh-place finish.
Leading Burton Albion to Success
On November 13, 2014, Hasselbaink was appointed manager of League Two side Burton Albion. He quickly made a positive impact. In his first season, he led Burton Albion to their first-ever promotion to League One. They also won the League Two title.
He was recognized for his management, winning the EFL League One Manager of the Month award in September 2015.
Queens Park Rangers and Northampton Town
In December 2015, Hasselbaink became the manager of Queens Park Rangers (QPR) in the Championship. He managed QPR for almost a year before leaving in November 2016.
From September 2017 to April 2018, he managed Northampton Town in League One.
Return to Burton Albion
On New Year's Day 2021, Hasselbaink returned to Burton Albion for his second time as manager. He worked to improve the team. He resigned in September 2022, stating he had taken the club as far as he could with the available resources.
Coaching for England
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. He is the younger brother of Carlos Hasselbaink and the uncle of Nigel Hasselbaink, both of whom are also professional footballers.
Honours
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
- 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)
Manager
Burton Albion
- Football League Two: 2014–15
Individual
- Football League One Manager of the Month: September 2015
See also
In Spanish: Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink para niños
