Quick Info
| Profession | Football manager and former defender |
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| Nationality | Austrian |
| Date of Birth | 28/08/1974 |
| Age | 52 years |
| Birthplace | Schärding, Austria |
| Zodiac Sign | Virgo |
Latest News about Oliver Glasner
06/07/2026
Nottingham Forest appointed Oliver Glasner as head coach, replacing Vitor Pereira after his departure. Glasner left Crystal Palace at the end of the 2025/26 season, having won the FA Cup, the Community Shield and the Europa Conference League during his tenure. The appointment made him Forest's fifth manager in a 12-month period.
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Bio/Wiki
| Summary | Austrian football manager who played as a defender, spending nearly his whole playing career at SV Ried. He began coaching in 2012 and has since managed LASK, VfL Wolfsburg, Eintracht Frankfurt, Crystal Palace and Nottingham Forest. |
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| Current Role | Head coach of Nottingham Forest, appointed in July 2026 |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 1.80 m |
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Educational Qualification(s)
| University | University of Hagen |
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| Qualification | Diplomkaufmann (German business diploma) |
Career
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Style Quotient
| Preferred Formation | 3-4-2-1 |
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| Playing Style | Known for using players' strengths in creative ways both in and out of possession |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. His playing career ended early because of a brain haemorrhage. | |
| 2. He is one of only three head coaches to have won both the UEFA Europa League and the UEFA Conference League. | |
| 3. He earned a Diplomkaufmann qualification from the University of Hagen while working in football. | |
| 4. He worked in an administrative role within the Red Bull football setup before his first head-coaching job. |
