Thomas Tuchel is a renowned German professional football manager and former player who has recently taken the helm as the manager of the England national team. Born on 29 August 1973, Tuchel's career spans over two decades, marked by significant achievements and milestones in various clubs across Europe.
Main Milestones
Birth
29 August 1973
Thomas Tuchel was born in Krumbach, Bavaria, West Germany. His early life was deeply influenced by football, with his father, Rudolf, coaching him at the local junior grassroots club, TSV Krumbach.
Youth Career at TSV Krumbach
1979-1987
Tuchel began his football journey at TSV Krumbach, where he was coached by his father. This period laid the foundation for his future in football.
FC Augsburg Academy
1987-1992
Tuchel moved to the FC Augsburg academy, where he continued his football education. However, he was released at the age of 19 without making an appearance for the first team.
Stuttgarter Kickers
1992-1994
Tuchel joined 2. Bundesliga side Stuttgarter Kickers, playing eight games during the 1992-93 season. He was later dropped from the first team and joined Regionalliga Süd side SSV Ulm.
SSV Ulm and Retirement
1995-1998
Tuchel played for SSV Ulm until he was forced to retire in 1998 at the age of 25 due to a knee cartilage injury.
Coaching Career Begins
2000
Tuchel began his coaching career as a youth coach at VfB Stuttgart.
FC Augsburg II
2007-2009
Tuchel became the head coach of FC Augsburg II, marking his first significant managerial role.
Mainz 05
2009-2014
Tuchel was appointed as the head coach of Mainz 05, leading the team to several successful seasons, including a fifth-place finish in the Bundesliga and qualification for the UEFA Europa League.
Borussia Dortmund
2015-2017
Tuchel took over as the head coach of Borussia Dortmund, winning the DFB-Pokal in 2017 and leading the team to a second-place finish in the Bundesliga.
Paris Saint-Germain
2018-2020
Tuchel was appointed as the head coach of Paris Saint-Germain, winning two Ligue 1 titles, the Coupe de France, and the Coupe de la Ligue. He also guided the team to its first UEFA Champions League final.
Chelsea
2021-2022
Tuchel became the head coach of Chelsea, winning the UEFA Champions League in his debut season and later adding the UEFA Super Cup and the FIFA Club World Cup to his trophy list.
Bayern Munich
2023-2024
Tuchel was appointed as the head coach of Bayern Munich, leading the team to the Bundesliga title in his first season and reaching the UEFA Champions League semi-finals.
England National Team
October 2024 - Present
Tuchel was announced as the manager of the England national team, officially taking over in January 2025. He brings a wealth of experience and success to his new role, aiming to lead the Three Lions to qualification for the FIFA 2026 World Cup Finals.
