John Eustace: wife, coaching career, salary, net worth, height

John Eustace: wife, coaching career, salary, net worth, height

Claudia Kogi
updated at January 30, 2024 at 7:42 AM
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It is evident that the price of being Birmingham City FC's coach includes your personal life being scrutinised by the public. Enquiries about John Estace's wife spread like wildfire, and their honeymoon made news headlines.

Birmingham City FC's new coach, John Eustace, during the Sky Bet Championship match against Norwich City
John, former head coach of Birmingham City, looks on prior to the Sky Bet Championship match against Norwich City on 30 September 2023 in Norwich, England. Photo: Cameron Howard (Modified by author)
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After retiring as a player, Eustace began practising his managing roles at Kidderminster Harriers and eventually left to become the assistant manager of Queens Park Rangers in 2018. Due to his impressive football career and accolades as a player and manager, he has garnered significant interest in his personal life.

John Eustace's profile summary

Full name

John Eustace

Date of birth

3 November 1979

Age

44 years as of January 2024

Place of birth

Solihull, United Kingdom

Nationality

British

Ethnicity

White

Height

6 feet or 183 centimetres

Weight

185 pounds or 84 kilograms

Eye colour

Brown

Hair colour

Brown

Marital status

Married in 2022

Children

Unknown

Profession

Former professional soccer player and coach

Net worth

Between $1 million and $5 million

How old is John Eustace?

John Eustace (age 44 years as of January 2024) was born on 3 November 1979 in Solihull, United Kingdom.

Former Birmingham City FC's coach, John Eustace
John Eustace, former manager of Birmingham City, during the Sky Bet Championship match against West Bromwich Albion on 6 October 2023 in Birmingham, England. Photo: Marc Atkins
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What is known about John Eustace's wife?

Birmingham City manager John Eustace married on 1 June 2022 in Cotswolds Valley. He did not have his honeymoon on the planned dates, as he had to travel to the Armenian capital ahead of opening the Nations League game.

Sports career of John Eustace

Eustace debuted in the soccer scene as a trainee at Coventry City. Even though he was at the club for seven years, he only recorded 98 appearances in all competitions due to severe injuries. When he was 19 years of age, he went out on loan to Dundee United, where he pretty much gained his first-team experience.

John returned to Coventry, where he began to establish himself in the first team. During the 2000/01 season, he appeared in 32 league games. However, despite the player's efforts, the club were relegated from the Premier League. He played in Middlesbrough, Stoke City, Hereford United, Watford, and Derby County.

Before finally retiring as a player, he had made 392 appearances and scored 32 goals. Although he had a pretty long career stint, he made fewer appearances due to severe knee injuries he got throughout his playing career.

John Eustace
Eustace departed after 15 months in charge of Birmingham, having helped to strengthen the club following his appointment in July 2022. Photos: @KROBirminghamCity (Modified by editor)
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John Eustace's coaching career

After retiring as a player, the renowned athlete was promoted to a managerial role. In early 2016, he was named National League side Kidderminster Harriers manager, where he signed a one-year contract. While at the club, Eustace led his side to the playoffs in two seasons and the First Round Proper of the FA Cup.

He left the club on 25 May 2018 to join former manager Steve McClaren at Queens Park Rangers as an assistant manager. While at the club, he had a brief stint as caretaker manager in 2019, helping the club avoid relegation from the Championship with 7 points from his seven games in charge.

John Eustace's coaching career
Birmingham City former manager, Eustace, during the Sky Bet Championship match against Bristol City at Ashton Gate on 19 August 2023 in Bristol, England. Photo: Tony Marshall
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It was only a matter of time before he finally signed with Birmingham City as the head coach. His first competitive match in charge was a 0-0 draw away to Luton Town. His managerial stats rose when his soccer club won against Huddersfield Town.

However, in October 2023, the newly signed coach was sacked, with the club citing the importance of the board of directors and management being fully aligned on the football club's culture as the reason behind the decision. His fans were shocked by the impending news as he had recorded such an impressive start to the season. Wayne Rooney replaced him.

John Eustace's net worth and salary

According to Net Worth Mask, the former head coach has an estimated net worth ranging between $1 million and $5 million. Although he has not revealed the figures for his salary, according to The Sun, it was revealed that the new Birmingham City coach, Wayne Rooney, is set to receive three times the salary of the former coach.

Wayne's salary is reportedly $1.9 million. Therefore, judging from the figure, John Eustace's salary as a coach was approximately $633,000.

Frequently asked questions

Despite several injuries, John was a talented soccer player who recorded impressive stats. Here are some facts about him that you need to know.

What teams did John Eustace play for?

Before taking a managerial role, the professional played for Coventry City, Stoke City, Watford, Middlesbrough, Derby County, and Hereford United.

John Eustace's coaching career
Birmingham City manager, John, during the Sky Bet Championship match against Sunderland at the Stadium Of Light, Sunderland on 15 April 2023. Photo: Michael Driver
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Where was John Eustace born?

The former professional athlete was born and raised in Solihull, United Kingdom.

Is John still the head coach of Birmingham City?

As of January 2024, Birmingham City's coach is Wayne Rooney. John was sacked from the club, citing the importance of the board of directors and management being fully aligned on the football club's culture as the reason behind the decision.

Final word

John Eustace is a renowned former soccer player who recorded impressive accolades during his active days and tenure as a coach. Although famous, he lives a discreet life and cannot be found on social media. Evident from fan commentaries, he left an indelible mark when he coached Birmingham City.

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Claudia Kogi is a Kenyan content creator with over 3 years of experience. Claudia joined Sportsbrief.com as a writer in January 2022, covering sports and relatable content.