For Arvid Smit, football has been a constant thread throughout his life. As a professional footballer, he was active from 1999 to 2011 with, among others, Telstar, FC Volendam, De Graafschap, FC Groningen and Willem II, as well as União Leiria and Marítimo, both competing in the top Portuguese division. The midfielder was known for his vision and technical ability. After his playing career, he moved into coaching and developed step by step at various amateur clubs and within the KNVB. In recent years, he served as assistant head coach of the Netherlands women’s national team. In 2025, he made the move to the English FA as assistant to Sarina Wiegman.

Honours

• 2025–present: Assistant Head Coach, England women’s national team

• 2019–2025: Assistant Head Coach, Netherlands women’s national team (participation in the 2019 World Cup, 2022 European Championship, 2023 World Cup and 2025 European Championship)

• 2019–2025: KNVB – various roles as coach and instructor

• 2012–2019: Head Coach youth teams in amateur football

Notable facts

• Holder of a UEFA A Licence.

• Assistant Head Coach of the Netherlands women’s national team up to and including the 2025 European Championship.

• Since September 2025 assistant to Sarina Wiegman with the England women’s national team.