Dan Ashworth is currently linked with a move to Manchester United as their new director of football.
That’s according to The Telegraph with Sir Jim Ratcliffe and his INEOS team looking for the best in the business to guide the Red Devils to a brighter future.
As far as DOFs go – there aren’t many better out there in world football, which is why United are pushing hard to hire. He’s worked wonders at Newcastle United and Brighton Hove Albion – making some simply ludicrous signings along the way.
So, with this – here is everything you need to know about Manchester United-linked Dan Ashworth.
Who is Dan Ashworth?
Dan Ashworth is a British sports administrator who has held various influential positions within English football. He is widely recognized for his roles in talent development and administration at some of the Premier League‘s biggest football clubs.
He served as the Technical Director of the English Football Association (FA) from 2012 until leaving the organization in 2018. During his tenure, he was responsible for overseeing player development and coaching strategies for England’s national teams.
Ashworth played a crucial role in the establishment of St. George’s Park, the national football training centre in England, which serves as a hub for coach education and player development. He has been involved in various initiatives aimed at improving English football’s talent pipeline and was regarded as one of the key figures in shaping the future direction of the sport in England.
Beyond his work with the FA, Ashworth has also been involved in club football, having affiliations with West Brom, Brighton and, most recently, Newcastle.
Dan Ashworth at Newcastle
Ashworth was officially confirmed as Newcastle’s director of football in February 2022 but served a period of leave before joining them in the summer.
He made an instant impact on the club that had newly found riches. Ashworth managed to secure a bargain-based deal for Nick Pope – then land a club record fee for Alexander Isak.
He also was responsible for the acquisition of Sven Botman, Anthony Gordon and Sandro Tonali amongst others.
Dan Ashworth at Brighton
Dan Ashworth joined Brighton & Hove Albion in 2018 as the club’s new Technical Director. In this role, he was responsible for overseeing the club’s football operations and development strategy.
During his time at Brighton, Ashworth would have been involved in various aspects of the club’s footballing operations, including player recruitment, scouting, player development for the first-team squad, and the implementation of a long-term vision for the club’s footballing department.
He did shape history at Brighton, identifying a clear philosophy of signings, which have turned the club into the European challengers they are today. Ashworth signed some phenomenal players, including the likes of Moises Caicedo and Kaoru Mitoma.
Dan Ashworth at West Brom
Ashworth served as the club’s Sporting and Technical Director. Joining in 2004, he played a significant role in shaping a bright Baggies future.
Ashworth’s time at West Bromwich Albion sparked promotion to the Premier League where they established themselves as a mid-table club in the top flight.
Dan Ashworth height
His height is estimated to be 1.7m or 5’6.
Dan Ashworth son
His son Zac Ashworth is a professional footballer, currently playing for League One’s Bolton Wanderers on loan from West Bromwich Albion. He also plays for the Wales U-21 national team.
He was born on the 6th of September 2002, currently making him 21 years old.
Dan Ashworth family
Apart from his son, Zac Ashworth, detailed public information about Ashworth’s family, including specific family members such as his spouse or children, is not readily available.
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