Julian Nagelsmann, born on July 23, 1987, in Landsberg am Lech, Germany, is a highly regarded football manager known for his innovative tactics and coaching methods. Despite a relatively short playing career ended by injury, Nagelsmann swiftly transitioned to coaching.

He gained prominence for his work with Hoffenheim, where he became the youngest head coach in Bundesliga history at the age of 28. Nagelsmann’s tactical flexibility and ability to develop young talent propelled Hoffenheim to new heights, including Champions League qualification.

In 2019, Nagelsmann moved to RB Leipzig, where he continued to impress with his tactical acumen, leading the team to the Champions League semi-finals in his first season. His teams are known for their high-intensity pressing, fluid attacking play, and defensive solidity.

Nagelsmann’s success has garnered attention from top clubs across Europe, leading to his appointment as head coach of Bayern Munich in 2021, succeeding Hansi Flick. At Bayern, he inherits a team renowned for its attacking prowess and is tasked with maintaining their domestic dominance while also making an impact in European competitions.

Still in his early thirties, Nagelsmann is seen as one of the brightest coaching prospects in world football, with his innovative approach and tactical nous positioning him as a leader of the new generation of managers. His career trajectory suggests that he has the potential to achieve even greater success in the years to come.

Julian Nagelsmann Quotes

1. “Thirty per cent of coaching is tactics, 70% social competence.”
— Julian Nagelsmann

2. “When Pep played this incredibly attractive and multifaceted football in Barcelona, a lot was written and said about Barca’s playing with the ball. But the real madness was counter-pressing. Most opponents never had the ball for longer than five seconds before they got smashed by this machine.”                                                                                                                        — Julian Nagelsmann

3. “I am one who coaches very aggressively and screams loudly so that my players can hear me.”
— Julian Nagelsmann

4. “I think the playbook in American football would be a very good idea for soccer.”
— Julian Nagelsmann

5. “The main thing is to make the right steps, not the biggest steps.”
— Julian Nagelsmann

6. “I do not prefer a formation because it is only numbers.”
— Julian Nagelsmann

7. “There’s pressure and it’s nerve-wracking, particularly in the Champions League. So you need to be able to free yourself to a certain extent and have fun in what you are doing.”
— Julian Nagelsmann

8. “The feeling of pleasure and enjoyment from what we do is extremely important. It creates trust and respect when you walk into the dressing room or onto the pitch.”
— Julian Nagelsmann

9. “Although I’m the one who decides at the end of the day, I don’t just want the players to walk behind me like soldiers. They should have their own opinions and come forward with ideas.”
— Julian Nagelsmann

10. “I always involve my players in the decision-making; that’s very important to me.”
— Julian Nagelsmann

11. “I could imagine staying as a manager in the Bundesliga for my whole career.”
— Julian Nagelsmann

12. “I have always pointed out in many interviews that it is my dream to manage a world-class club and win trophies. Bayern are among these top clubs, but there’s also a few more.”
— Julian Nagelsmann

13. “Diego Simeone has done a great job with a lot of success.”
— Julian Nagelsmann

14. “My biggest dream is to win the Champions League.”
— Julian Nagelsmann

15. “I was at Hoffenheim under contract, there was a clause – I could only leave in 2019. When that clause took effect, there was no position free in Dortmund.”                                        — Julian Nagelsmann

16. “The big problem in our society is the obsession with maximisation.”
— Julian Nagelsmann

17. “Everyone wants the biggest car, the biggest bank account, the biggest house. I don’t want any part of that.”
— Julian Nagelsmann

18. “It’s always fascinating to watch Pep Guardiola teams.”
— Julian Nagelsmann

19. “I know it’s very tough in England. I’ve been reading the interviews of Klopp and Guardiola about the intense fixture schedule and the demands on players and staff.”               — Julian Nagelsmann

20. “You always defend your own team.”
— Julian Nagelsmann