Julian Nagelsmann

Professional Football Coach

German Landsberg am Lech, Bavaria, Germany

Quick Info

ProfessionProfessional Football Coach
NationalityGerman
Date of Birth23/07/1987
Age39 years
BirthplaceLandsberg am Lech, Bavaria, Germany

Latest News about Julian Nagelsmann

03/07/2026

Julian Nagelsmann resigned as head coach of the German national team following Germany's disappointing elimination in the round of 32 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup against Paraguay. After discussions with German Football Association (DFB) officials in Frankfurt, Nagelsmann agreed to step down voluntarily, reportedly receiving a €7 million severance package to expedite his exit from his contract that was set to run until Euro 2028.

03/07/2026

Following Nagelsmann's resignation, the DFB announced they will hold talks with former Liverpool and Germany manager Jürgen Klopp, who has expressed willingness to take over the national team role. Klopp gave initial confirmation that he could imagine becoming Germany's next national coach, potentially replacing the 38-year-old Nagelsmann.

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Bio/Wiki

SummaryGerman professional football coach who served as manager of the Germany national team from September 2023 until July 2026. Known for tactical innovation, flexibility with formations, possession-based play, and development of gegenpress tactics. Regarded as one of the best young managers in world football.
Current PositionFormer Manager of Germany national team (stepped down July 2026)
Notable AchievementBecame the youngest permanent head coach in Bundesliga history at age 28 in 2016

Personal Life

Early LifeBorn in Landsberg am Lech, Bavaria. Joined 1860 Munich as a centre-half at age 15.
Career-Ending InjurySuffered knee injury and meniscus damage at age 20, ending his playing career after a botched knee operation
Family LossFather Erwin died after a short illness during Nagelsmann's early coaching career

Family

FatherErwin Nagelsmann (deceased)

Career

Playing CareerRetired as footballer at age 20 due to successive injuries
Coaching Career
  • Period: 2008 Role: Scout assistant under Thomas Tuchel
  • Period: 2010 onwards Club: TSG Hoffenheim Role: Youth coach, progressing to first team
  • Period: 2015-2019 Club: TSG Hoffenheim Role: Head Coach Achievement: Led team to third-place Bundesliga finish and Champions League qualification; rescued club from relegation zone
  • Period: 2019-2021 Club: RB Leipzig Role: Head Coach Achievement: Reached UEFA Champions League semi-finals in 2020; turned team into title contenders
  • Period: 2021-2023 Club: Bayern Munich Role: Head Coach Achievement: Won Bundesliga title in debut season; won DFL-Supercup twice; defeated PSG 3-0 on aggregate in Champions League round of 16; equalled Louis van Gaal's record of 14 consecutive Champions League group stage victories Transfer Fee: €25 million (world record managerial transfer) Dismissal: March 2023
  • Period: September 2023 onwards Role: Manager of Germany national team
  • Period: September 2023 - July 2026 Role: Manager of Germany national team Achievement: Led Germany at Euro 2024 (home) and 2026 World Cup; contract extended to 2028 before stepping down Dismissal: Stepped down July 2026 after World Cup round-of-32 exit to Paraguay

Style Quotient

Coaching PhilosophyFlexibility with formations, possession-based play, gegenpress tactics, data analytics and technology integration, youth development focus
Leadership StyleCharacterized by empathy, strong communication, relentless drive for excellence, brave decision-making

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Became head coach of Hoffenheim at age 28, the youngest permanent head coach in Bundesliga history
2. Part of the 'laptop trainer revolution' of young coaches taking charge of squads
3. Pioneered use of advanced technology and data analytics in football coaching
4. Worked under Thomas Tuchel as a scout before his coaching career took off
5. Influenced by revolutionary coach Ralf Rangnick at Hoffenheim
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