Julian Nagelsmann
Julian Nagelsmann
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Julian Nagelsmann is a German professional football coach who is currently the manager of the Germany national team. Born on 23 July 1987, Nagelsmann has had a remarkable career, transitioning from a young player to one of the most innovative and successful coaches in the world of football. Here is a timeline of his significant events, milestones, and periods that highlight his journey from birth to today.
Main Milestones
Birth
23 July 1987
Julian Nagelsmann was born in Landsberg am Lech, Bavaria. This marked the beginning of a life that would be deeply intertwined with football.
Early Football Career
2006-2008
Nagelsmann played for FC Augsburg and 1860 Munich at youth level, serving as the captain of Munich's U19 team. However, his playing career was cut short due to a series of injuries, including a knee and meniscus injury that damaged the cartilage, leading him to retire at the age of 20.
Transition to Coaching
2008-2010
After retiring as a player, Nagelsmann began his coaching career as an assistant to Alexander Schmidt for 1860 Munich's U17 team. This period marked his transition from playing to coaching, laying the foundation for his future success.
Rise at Hoffenheim
2010-2016
Nagelsmann joined the 1899 Hoffenheim youth academy in 2010 and coached numerous youth teams. He was appointed head coach of Hoffenheim's U19 team and later became the assistant coach for the senior team. In 2015, he was named the head coach of Hoffenheim, becoming the youngest permanent head coach in Bundesliga history at the age of 28.
Hoffenheim Appointment
February 2016
Nagelsmann took over Hoffenheim when they were 17th in the table, 7 points from safety. Under his leadership, they avoided relegation by winning 7 of their remaining 14 matches and finished a point above the relegation playoff spot.
Success at Hoffenheim
2016-2019
Nagelsmann led Hoffenheim to a 4th-place finish in the 2016-17 Bundesliga season, qualifying for the UEFA Champions League for the first time in their history. He extended his contract until 2021 and continued to achieve success, becoming the youngest coach in history to reach 100 Bundesliga appearances.
RB Leipzig
2019-2021
Nagelsmann joined RB Leipzig in 2019 and signed a four-year contract. He led Leipzig to the Champions League semi-finals in 2020, becoming the youngest coach in history to achieve this feat. He also guided Leipzig to a second-place finish in the Bundesliga and the DFB-Pokal final.
Bayern Munich
2021-2023
Nagelsmann was appointed head coach of Bayern Munich in 2021 for a world record managerial transfer fee of €25 million. He won the Bundesliga title in his debut season and the DFL-Supercup twice. However, he was sacked in March 2023 due to fluctuations in performance.
Germany National Team
22 September 2023
Nagelsmann was appointed as the new head coach of the Germany national team ahead of Euro 2024, replacing Hansi Flick. He became Germany's second-youngest coach at 36 years old and signed a contract until 31 July 2024, which was later extended until the 2026 FIFA World Cup.