Thomas Tuchel is a German football manager born in 1973, known for his tactical acumen and leadership skills.
Tuchel began his football journey at TSV Krumbach, where he was coached by his father.
Tuchel started his coaching career in 2000 at VfB Stuttgart, where he helped develop future stars like Mario Gómez.
Biography
Early Life
Thomas Tuchel was born on August 29, 1973, in Krumbach, Bavaria. Growing up, he was a passionate football fan, idolizing Hans-Günter Bruns. His early football journey began at TSV Krumbach, where he was coached by his father, Rudolf. In 1988, he joined the FC Augsburg academy but did not make a first-team appearance, leading to his release at 19. Despite his talent, Tuchel's assertive nature sometimes clashed with teammates, as noted by youth coordinator Heiner Schuhmann.
Playing Career
Tuchel's professional playing career started at Stuttgarter Kickers from 1992 to 1994, where he made eight appearances. He then moved to SSV Ulm 1846, playing as a central defender until a knee cartilage injury forced his retirement at 25. Following his playing days, he worked as a bartender until 2000, during which he began to transition into coaching.
Coaching Career
Tuchel's coaching career began in 2000 at VfB Stuttgart, where he developed young talents like Mario Gómez and Holger Badstuber. He led the under-19 team to a Bundesliga title in 2005 before moving to Augsburg as youth team coordinator. His coaching style, marked by tactical discipline and a fiery temperament, earned him recognition, leading to positions at Mainz 05, Borussia Dortmund, Paris Saint-Germain, Chelsea, and Bayern Munich. Notably, he became the manager of the England national team, showcasing his versatility and expertise in football management.
Personal Life
Tuchel graduated with a degree in business administration and has a diverse range of interests, including reading crime thrillers and enjoying rock music and hip hop. He married Sissi in 2009, with whom he has two daughters, but they divorced in 2022. He is currently in a relationship with Natalie Max and speaks multiple languages, including German, French, and English. Tuchel describes himself as an "imperfect vegetarian" and consumes minimal alcohol.
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Thomas Tuchel was born on 29 August 1973 in Krumbach, Bavaria. He played for his local club, TSV Krumbach, where he was coached by his father, Rudolf. In 1988, he entered the FC Augsburg academy, but he did not make a first‑team appearance and was released at the age of 19. Reflecting on Tuchel's time at the club, youth coordinator Heiner Schuhmann said that "[Tuchel] was a passionate player who gave his all but clashed with his teammates because he was assertive and demanding, which didn't always go over well". After leaving Augsburg, Tuchel joined 2. Bundesliga side Stuttgarter Kickers in 1992. Tuchel made eight appearances during the 1992–93 season. After the 1993–94 campaign, he was dropped from the Kickers' first team and moved to Regionalliga Süd side SSV Ulm, coached by Hermann Badstuber, father of Holger Badstuber, whom Tuchel would later manage at youth level. Playing as a central defender, he remained with SSV Ulm until 1998, when a knee cartilage injury forced him to retire at the age of 25. He subsequently worked as a bartender until 2000.
Early career
Tuchel began his coaching career in 2000, hired by Ralf Rangnick as youth team coach at VfB Stuttgart, where he aided in player development; Mario Gómez and Holger Badstuber became club regulars under him. Tuchel coached the club's under-19 side to the Bundesliga title in the 2004–05 campaign. He left after that season, with the club opting not to renew his contract, citing his abrasive coaching style and demeanour. In 2005, Tuchel returned to Augsburg, with club sporting director Andreas Rettig noting the club's admiration of Tuchel's tactical discipline led to him being appointed youth team coordinator. He was hired despite lacking a UEFA Pro Licence, which he gained in a six-and-a-half month course in Cologne under Erich Rutemöller. Tuchel held the position as coordinator for three years, transitioning into senior club management after accepting the position as first team coach at FC Augsburg II for the 2007–08 season. With Augsburg II, he coached a team which included Julian Nagelsmann, himself an injury-prone defender, who transitioned to a coaching career after Tuchel instructed him to scout for the club in 2008. Tuchel also garnered a reputation for his combustibility towards referees during games, often receiving fines from the Bavarian Football Association (BFV) as a result. At the end of the 2007–08 season, Tuchel's Augsburg II finished fourth.
Mainz 05
Tuchel's time as the coach of Augsburg II impressed many top-level German clubs,…
- Club
- SSV Ulm 1846 (1994–1998)
- Club
- Germany national under-18 football team
- Club
- Stuttgarter Kickers (1992–1994)
- League
- 2. Bundesliga
Personal
As a child, Tuchel was a "huge" fan of football, and his first footballing idol was Hans-Günter Bruns. Tuchel attended Simpert-Kraemer-Gymnasium, where he devised tactical strategies in PE volleyball. He graduated from Baden-Württemberg Cooperative State University with a degree in business administration, and worked as a bartender at the Radio Bar in Stuttgart while a student. Tuchel married his wife Sissi, with whom he has two daughters, in 2009. In April 2022, it was reported that the couple had divorced, citing irreconcilable differences. Tuchel is currently in a relationship with Natalie Max. He speaks German, French and English, and describes himself as an "imperfect vegetarian". Tuchel consumes minimal amounts of alcohol. He considers himself an avid reader, namely of crime thriller novels and books about architecture and design, and is also a fan of tennis, rock music, and hip hop.
Legacy
Manager
Borussia Dortmund
DFB-Pokal: 2016–17 Paris Saint-Germain
Ligue 1: 2018–19, 2019–20 Coupe de France: 2019–20; runner-up: 2018–19 Coupe de la Ligue: 2019–20 Trophée des Champions: 2018, 2019 UEFA Champions League runner-up: 2019–20 Chelsea
UEFA Champions League: 2020–21 UEFA Super Cup: 2021 FIFA Club World Cup: 2021 FA Cup runner-up: 2020–21, 2021–22 EFL Cup runner-up: 2021–22 Bayern Munich
Bundesliga: 2022–23 England
FIFA World Cup third place: 2026 Individual
VDV Bundesliga Coach of the Season: 2015–16 Premier League Manager of the Month: March 2021, October 2021 German Football Manager of the Year: 2021 UEFA Men's Coach of the Year: 2020–21 IFFHS Men's World's Best Club Coach: 2021 The Best FIFA Football Coach: 2021
Clubs
- Germany national under-18 football teamcurrent
- Stuttgarter Kickers1992–1994
- SSV Ulm 18461994–1998
Played together with
Christian StreichStuttgarter Kickers · 1985–1987
David YelldellStuttgarter Kickers · 2001–2003- David YelldellStuttgarter Kickers · 2005–2008
- Edmund ConenStuttgarter Kickers · 1938–1944
- Edmund ConenStuttgarter Kickers · 1945–1950
Feridun BuğekerStuttgarter Kickers · 1955–1961
Fredi BobicStuttgarter Kickers · 1992–1994
Guido BuchwaldStuttgarter Kickers · 1979–1983
Jasmin FejzićStuttgarter Kickers · 2004–2005
Joshua KennedyStuttgarter Kickers · 2002–2003
Juan CayassoStuttgarter Kickers · 1990–1992
Jürgen KlinsmannStuttgarter Kickers · 1981–1984
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Thomas Tuchel is a German professional football manager and former player who is the manager of the England national team.
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