Ange Postecoglou
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Ange Postecoglou is a renowned soccer manager and former player, currently serving as the head coach of Premier League club Tottenham Hotspur. Born in Greece and raised in Australia, Postecoglou has had a storied career marked by numerous achievements in various leagues and international competitions. This timeline highlights the significant events and milestones in his life and career.
Main Milestones
Birth
27 August 1965
Ange Postecoglou was born in Nea Filadelfeia, Athens, Greece. His family moved to Melbourne, Australia, when he was five years old, where he developed a passion for football.
Playing Career at South Melbourne
1984-1993
Postecoglou played for South Melbourne Hellas in the National Soccer League, winning two championship titles in 1984 and 1990-91, the latter as captain of the team. He also earned four caps for the Australian national team (Socceroos) from 1986 to 1988.
Coaching Career Begins at South Melbourne
1996-2000
Postecoglou started his coaching career at South Melbourne, leading the team to back-to-back National Soccer League titles in 1997-98 and 1998-99, as well as winning the Oceania Club Championship.
Australian U20 National Team Coach
2000-2007
Postecoglou took on the role of head coach for the Australian U20 National Team, a position he held until 2007.
Brisbane Roar Coach
2009-2012
Postecoglou became the head coach of Brisbane Roar in the A-League, leading the team to the Premiership/Championship double in the 2010-11 season and repeating their success in 2012.
Socceroos Head Coach
2013-2017
Postecoglou was appointed head coach of the Australian national team, leading them to qualify for the 2014 FIFA World Cup and winning the 2015 AFC Asian Cup. He resigned after qualifying for the 2018 World Cup.
Yokohama F. Marinos Coach
2018-2019
Postecoglou managed J1 League club Yokohama F. Marinos, leading them to win the league title in 2019.
Celtic Coach
2021-2023
Postecoglou became the manager of Scottish Premiership club Celtic, winning five trophies, including two league titles, in two seasons.
Tottenham Hotspur Coach
2023-Present
Postecoglou was appointed head coach of Premier League club Tottenham Hotspur, becoming the first Australian and first person born in Greece to manage in the Premier League.