28 Facts About Julian Nagelsmann

Julian Nagelsmann was born on 23 July 1987 and is a German professional football coach who is currently the manager of the Germany national team.

Julian Nagelsmann has previously managed TSG Hoffenheim, RB Leipzig and Bayern Munich in the Bundesliga.

Julian Nagelsmann departed Hoffenheim in 2019 and was appointed at fellow Bundesliga club RB Leipzig, reaching the semi-finals of the UEFA Champions League in 2020.

Julian Nagelsmann won the Bundesliga title in his debut season, but was dismissed as manager from the club in March 2023.

Julian Nagelsmann was born on 23 July 1987 in Landsberg am Lech, Bavaria.

Julian Nagelsmann played for FC Augsburg and 1860 Munich at youth level, and was the captain of Munich's U19 team.

Julian Nagelsmann had already assisted his head coach Thomas Tuchel as a scout in the first half of 2008.

Julian Nagelsmann studied business administration in university for four semesters until he transferred to sports science.

Julian Nagelsmann then concentrated on coaching, returning to his former club 1860 Munich as an assistant to Alexander Schmidt for Munich's U17 team from 2008 to 2010.

Julian Nagelsmann joined TSG Hoffenheim's youth academy in 2010 and coached different youth teams in the following years.

Julian Nagelsmann was appointed head coach of TSG Hoffenheim on 27 October 2015.

At the time of his appointment, Julian Nagelsmann was 28, and the youngest coach in Bundesliga history.

Julian Nagelsmann was to be the successor for Huub Stevens, who had replaced Markus Gisdol the previous year.

When Julian Nagelsmann took over the club in February 2016, Hoffenheim were 17th in the table, 7 points from the safety of 15th spot and facing relegation.

Under Julian Nagelsmann they avoided relegation by winning 7 of their remaining 14 matches and finished a point above the relegation playoff spot.

On 22 September 2023, Julian Nagelsmann was appointed as the new head coach of the Germany national team ahead of Euro 2024, which Germany was set to host, replacing Hansi Flick and signing a contract until 31 July 2024.

Julian Nagelsmann became Germany's second-youngest coach at 36 years old, only behind Otto Nerz, who was 34 when hired in 1926.

In January 2025, Julian Nagelsmann extended his contract until UEFA Euro 2028.

Julian Nagelsmann is known for his versatility with formations, maintaining possession, and implementing gegenpressing, whereby the team, after losing possession, immediately attempts to win back possession, rather than falling back to regroup.

Julian Nagelsmann was considered to be one of the best young managers in world football in 2021.

Julian Nagelsmann is renowned for his tactical innovation, adaptability, and emphasis on player development.

Julian Nagelsmann's approach led Hoffenheim to their first UEFA Champions League qualification, highlighting his ability to maximize team potential.

At Bayern Munich, Julian Nagelsmann continued to emphasize high-intensity pressing and fluid attacking movements.

Julian Nagelsmann introduced innovative training methods, including the use of a giant video screen to provide real-time feedback during sessions.

When he was just 20, Julian Nagelsmann lost his father to suicide.

Julian Nagelsmann's father worked for the Foreign Intelligence Service of Germany in a position unknown to his family.

Julian Nagelsmann married his childhood sweetheart Verena, with whom he has two children, in 2018.

Julian Nagelsmann played ice hockey for EV Landsberg for three years, and SV Apfeldorf during his time at Augsburg.