Gavin Hunt (born 11 July 1964) is a former South African footballer and current manager of Kaizer Chiefs. He has previously coached SuperSport United, Seven Stars, Hellenic FC, Black Leopards, and Moroka Swallows.
He is considered one of the highest-paid coaches in the Premier Soccer League.
| Gavin Hunt |
| 11 July 1964 (56 years old) |
| Male |
| Karen Hunt |
| Football Coach |
| South African |
| $1 million |
Gavin Hunt Age
Hunt was born on the 11th of July 1964 in Cape Town, South Africa. He is 56 years old as of 2020.
Gavin Hunt Wife
Hunt was married to Karen Hunt. The couple had two children together before they divorced in 2013.
Club Career
Hunt started his football career at Rygersdal Football Club as a youth before moving to Hellenic F.C. in 1981. He played for Hellenic for 13 years spending almost his entire playing career with team. Hunt also played for Cape Town Spurs in 1993 while on loan from Hellenic.
He retired due to an achilles tendon injury and immediately decided to venture into coaching.
Clubs Managed
1995 – 1998 Seven Stars1998–2001 Hellenic2001–2002 Black Leopards2002–2007 Moroka Swallows2007–2013 SuperSport United2013–2020 Bidvest Wits2020–present Kaizer Chiefs
Salary
Hunt earns a salary between R300,000 – R400,000
Trophies
2017 Telkom Knockout Cup – Bidvest Wits2016/17 Premier Soccer League – Bidvest Wits2016 MTN 8 – Bidvest Wits F.C.2012 Nedbank Cup – Supersport United2010 Premier Soccer League – Supersport United2009 Premier Soccer League – Supersport United2008 Premier Soccer League – Supersport United2004 ABSA Cup – Moroka Swallows1997/98 First Division Coastal Stream – Seven Stars
Awards
2010 Coach of the Year – Supersport United2009 Coach of the Year – Supersport United2008 Premier Soccer League – Supersport United2002 Coach of the Year – Black Leopards
