Clarence Seedorf- Manager Profile, Bio, Wife, Net Worth, 5 Interesting Facts

Clarence Seedorf is one of the best midfielders of his time that have graced the stage of football in the world. He is also one of the decorated soccer stars of Dutch origin.

After becoming the only player to win the UEFA Champions League title with three different clubs. He took a coaching job following his retirement from football.

He has coached AC Milan, Shenzhen FC,  Atletico Paranaense, Deportivo de La Coruna. And was later appointed to manage the Cameroonian national team in August 2018.

But he was laid-off following a dismal performance and elimination of the team in the 2019 edition of the Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt.

Manager Profile

• Full Name: Clarence Clyde Seedorf
• Date of Birth: 1st April 1976
• Age: 49 years old
• Place of Birth: Paramaribo, Suriname
• Citizenship: Netherlands, Suriname
• Coaching Career: AC Milan (2014), Shenzen FC (2016), Deportivo de la Coruna (2018), Cameroon (2018)
• Club Career: Ajax Under-19, Ajax, Sampdoria, Real Madrid, Inter Milan, AC Milan, Botafogo
• National Team Career: Netherlands (1994-2008)
• Parents: Dulce and Johann Seedorf
• Siblings: Jurgen, Chedric
• Spouse: Luviana Seedorf
• Children: Denzel (Son), Jaysyley (Daughter), Jusy (Daughter) Darjaene (Daughter)
• Net Worth: $20 Million
• Height: 1.76m (5 feet 9 inches)
• Weight: 81kg (178lbs)

Biography of Clarence Seedorf

Dulce and Johann Seedorf gave birth to Clarence Clyde Seedorf on 1st April 1976 in Paramaribo, Suriname. At the age of two, his family relocated to Almere, Flevoland, Netherlands, where he grew up alongside his two younger brothers; Jurgen and Chedric.

He was raised in a family that is associate with soccer. His father played football in the past and is now a talent agent. And his younger brothers also play football.

Clarence started playing football early. Before Ajax discovered him, he was in the youth sides of VV AS ’80 and Real Almere.

Later on, his younger brothers and his cousin brother Stefano followed in his footsteps by joining the ranks of Ajax.

Through his club soccer career, Seedorf unlike any player before him and after him has won the UEFA Champions League title 4 times with 3 different clubs. He won it once with Ajax (1995), once with Real Madrid (1998), and twice with AC Milan (2003, 2007).

Despite having a successful career in football, he is yet to set the records in his managerial career.

Clarence Seedorf’s Wife

The veteran Dutch midfielder is a married man. He has managed to keep details of his marital life hidden. However, reports show he was married to Luviana Seedorf. She is from Brazil.

It is unclear when they both met, started dating, and got married. What remains clear is that their marriage has been blessed with 4 amazing children; 3 daughters and a son. They are Jaysyley, Jusy, Darjaene, and Denzel. But, they are no longer together since 2018 according to reports.

Furthermore, there is a second woman by the name of Sophia Makramati, whom he refers to as his partner on his Instagram page. It is not clear whether they are married or not, but, they mostly attend business and public functions together.

Meanwhile, Makramati often shares pictures of herself and Seedorf on her Instagram describing him as the man she loves.

Seedorf Made A Fortune From His Career

For being one of the highly-rated players of his era, the veteran footballer turned coach gained so much money from football. He has an estimated net worth of $20 million having earned from his contracts, salary, bonuses, and endorsement deals as a player and coach.

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Conversion To Islam

Born into a Christian family, the legendary Dutch star announced in 2022 that he has converted to Islam. He also took the time to apprecuiate all those who have welcomed him and celebarted his move to the “Muslim family.”

The footballer joined Islam, following his partner, Sophia Makramati whom he revealed taught him more about the religion. More so, he revaled he was not going to change his name.

Interesting Facts About Clarence Seedorf

1. He Is Multi-Lingual

The Dutch veteran is fluent in 6 languages; Dutch, English, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish, and Sranan Tongo. It is possible he mastered Italian and Spanish languages from his days in Milan and Madrid.

His ability to speak these languages fluently renders him an intelligent and articulate figure in the world of soccer.

2. Seedorf Did A Little Bit of Media Related Work

You can say he is prolific, having dipped his fingers into few endeavors. Besides his football career and coaching, Seedorf worked in the media circle. He ran a column on The New York Times “Seedorf Responds” in 2009.

The veteran was part of the BBC team that covered the 2010 edition of FIFA World Cup in South Africa, working as a TV plaudit. He also joined BBC’s Match of the Day live coverage of UEFA Euro 2012.

3. He Built A Stadium In His Country of Birth

Because of his strong links with Suriname, the country of his birth, Seedorf ran several social development projects there. He erected a stadium he named Clarence Seedorf Stadium in the district of Para in the country. It is in this stadium that the country’s Para Juniors league is being played with teams from Suri Profs and SV The Brothers playing.

4. He Was Nelson Mandela Foundation’s Legacy Champion In 2009

After having a meeting with the late Nelson Mandela, Seedorf revealed that he became the latest legacy champion of the foundation. The group had other philanthropists like Patrice Motsepe, Tokyo Sexwale, David Rockefeller, Peggy Dulany, and Bill Clinton as members.

5. How He Got His Nickname “the professor“

Before his retirement from football in 2014, Seedorf earlier earned a master’s degree in Business at the Bocconi University in Milan. And because of this, he was nicknamed “il professore” meaning the professor in English.

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