12 Facts About Thomas Schaaf

Thomas Schaaf was born on 30 April 1961 and is a German professional football manager, who last managed Werder Bremen and former player who played as a defender.

Thomas Schaaf started coaching the team in 1999 and stepped down in 2013, being one of the longest-serving coaches in the Bundesliga.

Thomas Schaaf went on to play in 260 top flight games in the following seasons, eventually retiring in 1995 at the age of 34.

Thomas Schaaf began his managerial career while still an active player, taking care of Werder's youth sides.

On 14 December 2009, Thomas Schaaf signed a new contract with Werder Bremen.

Thomas Schaaf left Werder on 15 May 2013 by mutual consent after finishing a disappointing fourteenth in the domestic championship, ending 14 years in charge of the club and ending his 41-year association with the club since joining as an 11-year-old youth player.

Thomas Schaaf oversaw 645 games as a coach during his stint, finishing with a record of 308 wins, 138 draws, and 199 losses and leading it to six major trophies and six appearances in the Champions League, and was linked to the organization for four decades since his days as a youth player.

On 21 May 2014, after one year out of football, Thomas Schaaf was appointed head coach of Eintracht Frankfurt, signing a two-year contract.

Thomas Schaaf finished with a record of 12 wins, 10 draws and 14 losses from 36 games and was ultimately succeeded by Armin Veh.

Thomas Schaaf was appointed as the head coach of Hannover 96 on 28 December 2015, signing an 18-month contract and being formally introduced to the media after his first training session on 4 January 2016.

Thomas Schaaf took over a team that was in 17th place, after they took 14 points from a possible 51 when he was hired.

Thomas Schaaf finished with a record of one win and ten losses.