Quick Info
| Profession | Football manager and former defender |
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| Nationality | Slovenian |
| Date of Birth | 02/08/1982 |
| Age | 44 years |
| Birthplace | Ljubljana, Slovenia |
| Zodiac Sign | Leo |
Latest News about Luka Elsner
Lausanne-Sport parted ways with head coach Luka Elsner after about five months in charge, with the club sitting at the bottom of the Super League. The decision came after the team managed only one league win in twelve matches and threw away a 4-1 lead in a 4-5 defeat to champion Thun. Reports suggested the club wanted former coach Ludovic Magnin to return.
Lausanne-Sport appointed Luka Elsner as head coach on a contract running until 30 June 2028, replacing Peter Zeidler after his dismissal. The Slovenian, who grew up in France, was chosen from more than 30 candidates with help from an artificial intelligence platform. The club set him the goal of establishing itself in the top six and playing a major role in the Swiss Cup.
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Bio/Wiki
| Summary | Luka Elsner is a Slovenian football manager and former defender. He was appointed head coach of Swiss Super League club Lausanne-Sport in June 2026, and the club parted ways with him in November 2026. |
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| Early Life | He grew up in France, where he came through the youth set-up of OGC Nice. |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 1.77 m |
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| Position | Defender |
Personal Life
| Background | He was born into a footballing family. |
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Career
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Style Quotient
| Preferred Formation | 4-2-3-1 |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. He holds the Domzale club record for competitive appearances. | |
| 2. He has played for the Slovenia under-21 side and has one senior Slovenia appearance from 2008. | |
| 3. He has managed more than 400 matches as a coach. | |
| 4. He was selected for the Lausanne-Sport job from more than 30 candidates with the help of an AI-based recruitment platform. |
