Quick Info
| Profession | Football manager and former professional footballer |
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| Nationality | German |
| Date of Birth | 05/04/1988 |
| Age | 38 years |
| Birthplace | Nürtingen, West Germany |
| Zodiac Sign | Aries |
Latest News about Matthias Jaissle
05/08/2026
Newcastle United announced Matthias Jaissle as their new head coach, replacing Eddie Howe after his departure from the club. The German signed a four-year contract, and Newcastle reportedly paid about £9.5 million in compensation to Al-Ahli. He came in after leading Al-Ahli to back-to-back AFC Champions League titles.
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Bio/Wiki
| Summary | German football manager and former centre-back who became head coach of Premier League club Newcastle United in August 2026, succeeding Eddie Howe. He previously coached Al-Ahli, Red Bull Salzburg and FC Liefering. |
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| Playing Career Span | 2003-2014 |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 1.86 m |
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| Position | Centre-back |
| Preferred Foot | Right |
Career
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Style Quotient
| Preferred Formation | 4-2-3-1 |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Was reported as the first coach to win back-to-back AFC Champions League titles | |
| 2. Reached a first-ever UEFA Champions League knockout phase with Red Bull Salzburg in 2022 | |
| 3. Was assistant to Alexander Zorniger at Brøndby IF before moving into youth coaching at Red Bull Salzburg |
