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Mirko Slomka (German pronunciation: [ˈmɪʁko ˈslɔmka]; born 12 September 1967[2]) is a German football manager who last managed Hannover 96.

Key Information

Managerial career

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Hannover 96

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From 1989 to 1999, Slomka was the manager of Hannover 96's U19 squad. Slomka coached several players, who later turned in to international players like Gerald Asamoah, Sebastian Kehl and Per Mertesacker.[3]

Tennis Borussia Berlin

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Slomka was manager of Tennis Borussia Berlin from 1 July 2000 to 17 November 2000.[4] Before that, he coached the U19's of the club in one season.[5] His first match was a 2–0 win against Rot-Weiss Essen on 28 July 2000.[6] His final match was a 1–0 loss to Werder Bremen II on 11 November 2000.[6]

Return to Hannover 96

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In 2001, Slomka returned to Hannover as assistant manager under Ralf Rangnick.[7] He left the club at the end of the 2003–04 season.

Schalke 04

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Slomka became the manager of Schalke 04 on 4 January 2006, after serving two years as assistant manager for the club.[8] His first match was a 2–0 win against 1. FC Kaiserslautern on 29 January 2006.[9] He was in charge of Schalke 04 in the year FC Schalke 04 finished second in the Bundesliga after VfB Stuttgart. He also led Schalke 04 to semi-finals of UEFA cup in year 2005–06.[9] However, they were knocked out in the first round the following season.[10] He was given a lifeline when his side knocked out Primeira Liga Champions Porto 4–1 on penalties after a 1–1 draw on aggregate in the UEFA Champions League, but Schalke 04 were knocked out in the next round by Barcelona 2–0 on aggregate, and the final spell for him was a humiliating 5–1 defeat at the hands of title rival Werder Bremen.[11] On 13 April 2008, the club management of Schalke 04 released Slomka from his obligations after several weak performances of the team.[12] Slomka finished with a record of 55 wins, 27 draws, and 26 losses in 108 matches.[13]

Hannover 96

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On 19 January 2010, Slomka became new manager of Hannover 96.[14] His first match was a 1–0 loss against 1. FSV Mainz 05 on 23 January 2010.[15] During the 2010–11 season, on matchdays 10 and 11, Hannover consecutive 4–0 losses to 1899 Hoffenheim and Borussia Dortmund.[16] In the 2010–11 Bundesliga, Slomka led Hannover to a record fourth-place finish, thus qualifying for the 2011–12 UEFA Europa League.[17] In the play-off round, Hannover clinched a victory over Sevilla with a 2–1 win at home, followed by a 1–1 draw away (3–2) and qualified for the 2011–12 UEFA Europa League group stage.[18] Hannover started the 2012–13 season with a 3–0 win against St Patrick's Athletic on 2 August 2012 in the Europa League third qualifying round.[19] Hannover went on to start the season on a nine–match undefeated streak.[19] Slomka was sacked on 27 December 2013.[20] His final match was a 2–1 loss to SC Freiburg on 21 December 2013.[21] He finished with a record of 71 wins, 35 draws, and 63 losses in 169 matches.[22]

Hamburger SV

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On 16 February 2014, it was reported that Slomka had become head coach of Hamburger SV pending the approval of the supervisory board.[23] It was approved and announced the following day.[24] He was given a contract until 2016.[24] He is the 13th head coach of Hamburg since 2004.[25] Slomka's first match in charge was a 3–0 win over Borussia Dortmund.[26] Slomka was able to pick up two more victories (1. FC Nürnberg and Bayer Leverkusen).[27] He didn't pick up a single point over the final five matches of the league season. This includes losses to Hannover 96, VfL Wolfsburg, FC Augsburg, Bayern Munich, and 1. FSV Mainz 05.[27] Despite not picking up any points over this period, 1. FC Nürnberg and Eintracht Braunschweig were unable to catch Hamburg and they finished the season in 16th place,[27] which led to a relegation–promotion play–off against Greuther Fürth. In the relegation–promotion play–off, the first leg ended in a 0–0 draw[28] and the second leg ended in a 1–1 draw.[29] The result meant that Hamburg avoided relegation.[29] Slomka was sacked on 15 September 2014 after only one point and no goals in the 2014–15 Bundesliga season.[30] His final match was a 2–0 loss against Hannover.[31] Slomka launched a lawsuit against Hamburg for €1.4 million compensation.[32] He finished with a record of three wins, five draws, and 10 losses.[33]

Karlsruher SC

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On 22 December 2016, he was appointed as the new head coach for Karlsruher SC.[34] He was sacked on 4 April 2017.[35] He finished with a record of two wins, two draws, and six losses.[36]

Second return to Hannover 96

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On 28 May 2019, it was confirmed that Slomka had returned to Hannover 96 for the third time as manager for the upcoming 2019–20 season.[37] The club hired him in its bid to secure an immediate return to the Bundesliga, as the club just had been relegated in the previous season. He was sacked on 3 November 2019.[38]

Coaching statistics

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As of matches played 11 April 2021
Team From To Record
M W D L GF GA GD Win % Ref.
Tennis Borussia Berlin 1 July 2000[4] 17 November 2000[4] 17 4 3 10 18 32 −14 023.53 [6]
Schalke 04 4 January 2006[8] 13 April 2008[12] 109 55 28 26 164 103 +61 050.46 [9][10][11][13]
Hannover 96 19 January 2010[14] 27 December 2013[20] 169 71 35 63 265 266 −1 042.01 [15][16][18][19][21][22]
Hamburger SV 17 February 2014[24] 15 September 2014[30] 18 3 5 10 19 29 −10 016.67 [27][31][33]
Karlsruher SC 22 December 2016[34] 4 April 2017 10 2 2 6 10 19 −9 020.00 [36]
Hannover 96 1 July 2019[39] 3 November 2019 13 3 5 5 14 20 −6 023.08
Total 336 138 78 120 490 469 +21 041.07 —

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Mirko Slomka

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Mirko Slomka is a German football manager known for his stints in the Bundesliga, most notably guiding Hannover 96 to a historic fourth-place finish in the 2010–11 season, which qualified the club for the UEFA Europa League for the first time in its history. Born on 12 September 1967 in Hildesheim, he has built a career managing several prominent German clubs, including FC Schalke 04, Hamburger SV, Karlsruher SC, and multiple spells at Hannover 96. Slomka's managerial record includes 337 matches across his career, with 142 wins, 71 draws, and 124 losses, yielding a win rate of 42% and an average of 1.47 points per match. His strongest period came during his first spell at Hannover 96 from 2010 to 2013, where he oversaw 169 matches and achieved the club's best-ever Bundesliga performance, followed by a brief return in 2019. Earlier, he managed FC Schalke 04 from 2006 to 2008 in 108 matches with a solid 1.81 points per match, establishing himself in the top flight. Later appointments included a short tenure at Hamburger SV in 2014, where he helped avoid relegation via playoffs but was dismissed after a poor start the following season, and a brief role at Karlsruher SC in 2016–17. Known for favoring a 4-4-2 formation, Slomka has been recognized for his ability to deliver results with mid-tier teams, though he has been without a club since late 2019.

Early life

Birth and background

Mirko Slomka was born on 12 September 1967 in Hildesheim, Lower Saxony, West Germany. Hildesheim, a historic city in northern Germany, served as his birthplace during the period when the country was divided, with West Germany encompassing the region.

Education

Mirko Slomka completed a teaching degree (Lehramtsstudium) in mathematics and physical education, studying these subjects until graduation. He has described his time in higher education positively, noting that he enjoyed the studies and the collaborative problem-solving involved. During this period, Slomka expressed fascination with sports science alongside his mathematics focus, emphasizing that he viewed the combination of sport and mathematics as ideal because mathematics aids in analyzing and solving problems effectively. In 2023, Slomka completed a nearly six-month certification program in sports management at the University of St. Gallen, earning the title of certified sports manager. He highlighted the program for its exceptional expansion of perspectives, introducing advanced topics such as strategic sports management, leadership of sports enterprises, targeted use of negotiation techniques, merchandising, sponsoring, and digitalization. Slomka noted that these elements complemented his longstanding experience with leadership and communication from decades as a coach and participant in the DFB's elite trainer program, ultimately sparking a passion for applying the acquired tools at the management level of a sports club.

Playing career

Amateur football

Mirko Slomka's playing career was limited to amateur football in the Hannover region, where he was active at several local clubs. These included ISG Nord, SC Harsum, TuS Lühnde, Stern Misburg, Fortuna Sachsenroß Hannover (also known as Fortuna Hannover), and Hannover 96 at the amateur or youth level. No records exist of any professional senior appearances or notable achievements during his time as a player, reflecting the non-professional nature of his involvement in the sport. His lack of professional prospects as a footballer led to an early transition into coaching.

Managerial career

Early coaching and assistant roles

Mirko Slomka began his coaching career in the youth department of Hannover 96, serving there from 1989 to 1999 and earning early recognition for his work developing young talent at the club. He subsequently joined Tennis Borussia Berlin in 1999, initially in their youth academy before taking over as head coach of the Regionalliga senior team from 1 July 2000 until 17 November 2000. Slomka returned to Hannover 96 in 2001 as assistant coach under Ralf Rangnick, a position he held until 2004, contributing to the team's successful promotion to the Bundesliga during this period. He followed Rangnick to FC Schalke 04 in October 2004, continuing as assistant coach until January 2006. In January 2006, Slomka was promoted to head coach at Schalke 04 following Rangnick's departure.

Schalke 04

Mirko Slomka was appointed head coach of FC Schalke 04 on 4 January 2006, having previously served as assistant manager at the club since October 2004. His tenure lasted until 13 April 2008, when he was dismissed following a series of disappointing results, including a heavy 5–1 defeat to Werder Bremen. During his time in charge, Slomka oversaw 109 matches across all competitions, recording 55 wins, 28 draws, and 26 losses for a win percentage of approximately 50%. He contributed to the team's run to the semi-finals of the UEFA Cup in the 2005–06 season shortly after taking over. In the 2006–07 Bundesliga season, Schalke finished as runners-up, securing qualification for the UEFA Champions League. The 2007–08 season saw significant European progress in the Champions League, where Schalke advanced past FC Porto in the round of 16 via a 4–1 penalty shootout after a 1–1 aggregate draw, before elimination by FC Barcelona in the quarter-finals with a 0–2 aggregate score. Domestically, the team finished third in the Bundesliga that year, but a decline in form during the latter stages prompted his departure.

Hannover 96

Mirko Slomka was appointed head coach of Hannover 96 on 19 January 2010, taking over from Andreas Bergmann at a time when the club was in serious danger of relegation from the Bundesliga. He stabilized the team and ensured survival in the 2009-10 season, setting the foundation for subsequent progress. The 2010-11 Bundesliga campaign marked the high point of his first tenure, as Slomka led Hannover 96 to a fourth-place finish, securing the club's first-ever qualification for the UEFA Europa League. This achievement prompted a contract extension in January 2011 that kept him at the club until 2013. The team participated in the Europa League during the 2011-12 season and maintained solid Bundesliga form, but results declined sharply at the start of 2012-13, leading to his dismissal on 27 December 2012 with the side languishing in the lower reaches of the table. Across his first spell, he oversaw 169 matches with a points-per-match average of 1.47. Slomka returned to Hannover 96 on 1 July 2019, ahead of the 2019-20 season in the 2. Bundesliga following the club's relegation, with the aim of securing immediate promotion. His second tenure proved brief; he was sacked on 3 November 2019 after a poor run of form, including six winless home games. Across this spell, he oversaw 13 matches with 3 wins, 5 draws, and 5 losses for a points-per-match average of 1.08.

Later positions

Following his departure from Hannover 96 in December 2013, Mirko Slomka was appointed head coach of Hamburger SV on 17 February 2014. He made an immediate impact with a 3-0 victory over Borussia Dortmund in his debut match. Slomka successfully guided the club to Bundesliga survival that season, but after a poor start to the 2014-15 campaign with no wins in the opening matches, he was dismissed on 15 September 2014. Slomka remained without a managerial role until 22 December 2016, when he took over at Karlsruher SC in the 2. Bundesliga during a difficult period for the club. His tenure proved brief and unsuccessful; despite efforts to stabilize the team, Karlsruher SC remained in last place. He was sacked on 4 April 2017, hours after a 1-1 draw against Würzburger Kickers, with the club having collected just 22 points and trailing the safety mark by four points. In ten matches under Slomka, the team recorded two wins, two draws, and six defeats. Slomka has not held a coaching position since his return to Hannover 96 ended on 3 November 2019. In a 2023 interview, he stated that his time as a trainer is over.

Television appearances

Sports television programs

Mirko Slomka has made numerous appearances as a guest and expert commentator on German sports television programs, drawing on his background in football management to offer analysis on matches, tactics, and league developments. He is most frequently credited on the ARD sports magazine show "Sportclub", where he appeared as himself in seven episodes spanning 2008 to 2019. One such appearance occurred in the episode broadcast on 3 February 2019. Slomka also contributed regularly to other prominent formats, including five episodes of "Das aktuelle Sportstudio" between 2009 and 2013, four episodes of the football discussion program "Doppelpass" from 2009 to 2016, and two episodes of "Sportschau-Club" during 2012 to 2017. Further sports-related television credits include a 2017 appearance on "Sport im Dritten" and segments on "Morgenmagazin" across 2012 to 2024 that featured sports commentary. These roles reflect his status as a respected pundit within German sports broadcasting, particularly in talk shows and magazine formats focused on Bundesliga and international football topics.

Personal life

Family

Mirko Slomka is married to Gunda Slomka, a sports scientist who holds a doctorate. The couple celebrated their silver wedding anniversary with a party attended by around 120 guests. They have two children, a daughter named Lilith Slomka and a son named Luk Slomka. The family has been described as sport-oriented, with Gunda Slomka's background in sports science complementing the athletic environment.

Other activities

Mirko Slomka engages in charitable activities focused on health and social inclusion, drawing on his sports background to promote physical activity. He serves as patron (Schirmherr) of the Alzheimer Gesellschaft Niedersachsen, supporting the initiative "Bewegung gegen das Vergessen" (Movement Against Forgetting), which emphasizes sport and exercise as key elements in dementia therapy and prevention. In this role, he has highlighted the positive effects of movement for those affected, stating that as a professional sports trainer he considers it important to stress the benefits of sport and exercise for people with dementia. He has participated in related events, including the opening of the Woche der Demenz (Dementia Week). Slomka also takes part in charity golf events, indicating a personal interest in the sport. He competed in the HAZ Charity Golf Cup, achieving second place in his handicap class with a strong performance. He has similarly participated in golf tournaments supporting Special Olympics Deutschland.

References

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  2. https://www.sofascore.com/manager/mirko-slomka/787809
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  22. https://www.kicker.de/hsv-gegen-dortmund-2014-bundesliga-1895070/analyse
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  24. https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2672335/fullcredits
  25. https://www.imdb.com/title/tt11524164/
  26. https://www.neuepresse.de/lokales/hannover/tochter-von-fussballtrainer-mirko-slomka-lilith-slomka-und-ihre-sportliche-hannover-familie-OMWSWKBFPCRDSMMRX4HAZQB73I.html
  27. https://www.haz.de/lokales/hannover/gunda-und-mirko-slomka-feiern-silberhochzeit-in-hemmingen-BHIF3GQ4JBA2FA2UYLEZCYCOV4.html
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  29. https://alzheimer-niedersachsen.de/bewegung-gegen-das-vergessen-mirko-slomka-wird-schirmherr-der-alzheimer-gesellschaft-niedersachsen/
  30. https://www.ms.niedersachsen.de/startseite/uber_uns/presse/presseinformationen/gesundheitsminister-philippi-und-schirmherr-der-alzheimer-gesellschaft-niedersachsen-mirko-slomka-zum-auftakt-der-woche-der-demenz-erkrankte-menschen-und-ihre-angehorigen-sind-in-niedersachsen-nicht-allein-245001.html
  31. https://alzheimer-niedersachsen.de/gemeinsam-stark-gesundheitsminister-philippi-und-schirmherr-mirko-slomka-zum-auftakt-der-woche-der-demenz/
  32. https://golf51.de/2024/08/28/haz-charity-golfcup/
  33. https://specialolympics.de/news/newsletter/newsletter-dezember-2022/sonds/sonds-unterseiten
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