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Thomas Tuchel is a German professional football manager and former player who is the current head coach of Premier League club Chelsea.
Born in Krumbach, Bavaria, Tuchel starred as a member of local club, the TSV Krumbach, coached by his father Rudolf.
In 2005, Tuchel returned to Augsburg, with club sporting director Andreas Rettig noting the club's admiration of Tuchel's tactical discipline led to him being appointed youth team coordinator.
With Augsburg II, he coached a team which included Julian Nagelsmann, himself an injury-prone defender, who transitioned to a coaching career after Tuchel instructed him to scout for the club in 2008.
Tuchel eventually led the team to a fifth-placed finish as the club improved by 11 points to qualify for the third-qualifying round of the 2011-12 UEFA Europa League.
In what would turn out to be his final season with the club, Tuchel led Mainz to a seventh-place finish, qualifying for the group stages of the 2014-15 UEFA Europa League.
Tuchel concluded his Mainz career with a record of 72 wins, 46 draws, and 64 losses, from 182 games, with a win percentage of 39.56%. [edit].
After securing the futures of several important players, Tuchel identified targets that could help the squad compete and "Bridge the gap at the top".
Although unbeaten in his first fourteen matches at Borussia Dortmund, Tuchel and his team ended trophyless in the 2015-16 season, despite an appearance in the 2016 DFB-Pokal Final, in which they lost to Bayern Munich on penalties.
Born in Krumbach, Bavaria, Tuchel starred as a member of local club, the TSV Krumbach, coached by his father Rudolf.
In 2005, Tuchel returned to Augsburg, with club sporting director Andreas Rettig noting the club's admiration of Tuchel's tactical discipline led to him being appointed youth team coordinator.
With Augsburg II, he coached a team which included Julian Nagelsmann, himself an injury-prone defender, who transitioned to a coaching career after Tuchel instructed him to scout for the club in 2008.
Tuchel eventually led the team to a fifth-placed finish as the club improved by 11 points to qualify for the third-qualifying round of the 2011-12 UEFA Europa League.
In what would turn out to be his final season with the club, Tuchel led Mainz to a seventh-place finish, qualifying for the group stages of the 2014-15 UEFA Europa League.
Tuchel concluded his Mainz career with a record of 72 wins, 46 draws, and 64 losses, from 182 games, with a win percentage of 39.56%. [edit].
After securing the futures of several important players, Tuchel identified targets that could help the squad compete and "Bridge the gap at the top".
Although unbeaten in his first fourteen matches at Borussia Dortmund, Tuchel and his team ended trophyless in the 2015-16 season, despite an appearance in the 2016 DFB-Pokal Final, in which they lost to Bayern Munich on penalties.
Guerreiro, signed following his successful time at UEFA Euro 2016, was shifted from left-back to midfield by Tuchel.
Dortmund went on to return the final of the DFB-Pokal, where Tuchel won his first ever major honor as a coach, as well as the club's first trophy in five years, as they beat Eintracht Frankfurt 2-1, with goals from both Dembélé and Aubameyang.
His tenure as first-team coach was marred with controversy, with a strained relationship with the club's hierarchy, notably CEO Hans-Joachim Watzke, who described Tuchel as a "Difficult person".
Tuchel publicly criticized Watzke after he agreed to UEFA's demand that the club play their Champions League quarter-final first leg match against Monaco on 12 April 2017, one day after the team's bus being bombed.
Tuchel aimed to sign defender Ömer Toprak in 2016, a move allegedly blocked by Watzke and chief scout Sven Mislintat, the latter of whom was effectively banished from the training ground after an argument with Tuchel.
In May 2018, Tuchel signed a two-year contract with Paris Saint-Germain, replacing Unai Emery.
A month later, the team signed German defender Thilo Kehrer for €37m, and PSG concluded their activity in the summer transfer market by signing Spanish left-back Juan Bernat for €15m on deadline day, while also reuniting Tuchel with former player Choupo-Moting.
Despite these acquisitions, Tuchel publicly lamented the club's inability to improve at both full-back areas.
Dortmund went on to return the final of the DFB-Pokal, where Tuchel won his first ever major honor as a coach, as well as the club's first trophy in five years, as they beat Eintracht Frankfurt 2-1, with goals from both Dembélé and Aubameyang.
His tenure as first-team coach was marred with controversy, with a strained relationship with the club's hierarchy, notably CEO Hans-Joachim Watzke, who described Tuchel as a "Difficult person".
Tuchel publicly criticized Watzke after he agreed to UEFA's demand that the club play their Champions League quarter-final first leg match against Monaco on 12 April 2017, one day after the team's bus being bombed.
Tuchel aimed to sign defender Ömer Toprak in 2016, a move allegedly blocked by Watzke and chief scout Sven Mislintat, the latter of whom was effectively banished from the training ground after an argument with Tuchel.
In May 2018, Tuchel signed a two-year contract with Paris Saint-Germain, replacing Unai Emery.
A month later, the team signed German defender Thilo Kehrer for €37m, and PSG concluded their activity in the summer transfer market by signing Spanish left-back Juan Bernat for €15m on deadline day, while also reuniting Tuchel with former player Choupo-Moting.
Despite these acquisitions, Tuchel publicly lamented the club's inability to improve at both full-back areas.
After enjoying a brief unbeaten record, Tuchel suffered his first defeat in Paris on 18 September, losing 3-2 away to Liverpool in a Champions League group stage game.
Tuchel then guided Paris Saint-Germain to top spot in the club's Champions League group, with a 4-1 win over Red Star Belgrade on 12 December.
In January 2019, Tuchel was eliminated from his first competition at PSG, falling to Guingamp on 9 January, in the quarter-finals of the Coupe de la Ligue.
After the season's end, Tuchel signed a one-year contract extension, scheduled to end in 2021.
In his second transfer window, Tuchel strayed from recruiting stars, and instead, pushed for the recruitment of hardworking Spanish midfielders Ander Herrera and Pablo Sarabia, as well as youth prospect Mitchel Bakker.
Tuchel began his second season at PSG by retaining the Trophée des Champions on 3 August 2019, in a 2-1 win over Rennes.
In the club's first game in that season's UEFA Champions League, Tuchel received praise for his tactical setup as PSG defeated thirteen-time winners Real Madrid 3-0 at home; the victory occurred without recognized first-team players Neymar, Edinson Cavani, and Mbappé.
Just under three weeks later, Tuchel led the club to top spot in their group after securing a 2-2 draw against Real Madrid.
Notably, the latter game contained controversy, as Tuchel was seen to be in a heated conversation with Mbappé following his substitution.
Under a month later, Tuchel guided the club to the last eight, overturning the deficit in a 2-0 victory at home in the second leg.
Tuchel then guided Paris Saint-Germain to top spot in the club's Champions League group, with a 4-1 win over Red Star Belgrade on 12 December.
In January 2019, Tuchel was eliminated from his first competition at PSG, falling to Guingamp on 9 January, in the quarter-finals of the Coupe de la Ligue.
After the season's end, Tuchel signed a one-year contract extension, scheduled to end in 2021.
In his second transfer window, Tuchel strayed from recruiting stars, and instead, pushed for the recruitment of hardworking Spanish midfielders Ander Herrera and Pablo Sarabia, as well as youth prospect Mitchel Bakker.
Tuchel began his second season at PSG by retaining the Trophée des Champions on 3 August 2019, in a 2-1 win over Rennes.
In the club's first game in that season's UEFA Champions League, Tuchel received praise for his tactical setup as PSG defeated thirteen-time winners Real Madrid 3-0 at home; the victory occurred without recognized first-team players Neymar, Edinson Cavani, and Mbappé.
Just under three weeks later, Tuchel led the club to top spot in their group after securing a 2-2 draw against Real Madrid.
Notably, the latter game contained controversy, as Tuchel was seen to be in a heated conversation with Mbappé following his substitution.
Under a month later, Tuchel guided the club to the last eight, overturning the deficit in a 2-0 victory at home in the second leg.
After only managing to secure 3 more league wins, and with PSG third in Ligue 1, behind Lyon and eventual winners Lille, Tuchel was dismissed on 24 December, despite placing top of their Champions League group.
These comments, as well as his previous criticism over the club's transfer activity, were condemned by PSG's sporting director Leonardo, who said Tuchel "[must] respect the people above [him]", and labelled the comments as damaging for the club.
Tuchel and Leonardo reportedly fell out over the signing of defensive midfielder Danilo Pereira, with the coach requesting a central defender; in response, Tuchel often fielded Pereira as a central defender.
Tuchel departed Paris Saint-Germain with a record of 95 wins, 13 draws, and 19 defeats in 127 games, with the best win percentage in Ligue 1 history and the highest average of points per game.
Tuchel facilitated the medical expenses for his housemaid's child's heart surgery, and enabled her to return home to the Philippines by purchasing her family a property in the country.
Although expressing a desire to not come in mid-season so as to have a pre-season with his new team, Tuchel accepted the position after Ralf Rangnick rejected the proposal of interim head coach.
Tuchel took charge of his first match the following day, a goalless draw at home against Wolverhampton Wanderers, a match that set the record for most possession and passes completed for a manager's first Premier League game.
These comments, as well as his previous criticism over the club's transfer activity, were condemned by PSG's sporting director Leonardo, who said Tuchel "[must] respect the people above [him]", and labelled the comments as damaging for the club.
Tuchel and Leonardo reportedly fell out over the signing of defensive midfielder Danilo Pereira, with the coach requesting a central defender; in response, Tuchel often fielded Pereira as a central defender.
Tuchel departed Paris Saint-Germain with a record of 95 wins, 13 draws, and 19 defeats in 127 games, with the best win percentage in Ligue 1 history and the highest average of points per game.
Tuchel facilitated the medical expenses for his housemaid's child's heart surgery, and enabled her to return home to the Philippines by purchasing her family a property in the country.
Although expressing a desire to not come in mid-season so as to have a pre-season with his new team, Tuchel accepted the position after Ralf Rangnick rejected the proposal of interim head coach.
Tuchel took charge of his first match the following day, a goalless draw at home against Wolverhampton Wanderers, a match that set the record for most possession and passes completed for a manager's first Premier League game.
Tuchel won his first game on 31 January, defeating Burnley 2-0 at home, and then won his first London derby by defeating Tottenham Hotspur 1-0 on 4 February.
On 11 February, Tuchel guided Chelsea to the quarter-finals of the FA Cup with a 1-0 away win over EFL Championship side Barnsley, extending his unbeaten run to five games.
After a 2-0 home victory against Atlético Madrid in the second leg of the Round of 16 in the Champions League on 17 March, Tuchel extended his unbeaten run to 13 games, setting the record for the longest unbeaten run by a new head coach in Chelsea's history.
On 12 February, after a 2-1 extra time win over Palmeiras, Tuchel won the FIFA Club World Cup, Chelsea's first Club World Cup win.
After a six game win streak in all competitions, Chelsea lost 4-1 at home to newly promoted Brentford on 2 April; the club then registered their highest scoring away win under Tuchel by winning 6-0 at Southampton a week later.
At Paris Saint-Germain, Tuchel primarily played a 4-3-3 with plenty of flair to emphasize the attacking capabilities of wide forwards Neymar and Kylian Mbappé used up to ten different formations while at the club.
On 11 February, Tuchel guided Chelsea to the quarter-finals of the FA Cup with a 1-0 away win over EFL Championship side Barnsley, extending his unbeaten run to five games.
After a 2-0 home victory against Atlético Madrid in the second leg of the Round of 16 in the Champions League on 17 March, Tuchel extended his unbeaten run to 13 games, setting the record for the longest unbeaten run by a new head coach in Chelsea's history.
On 12 February, after a 2-1 extra time win over Palmeiras, Tuchel won the FIFA Club World Cup, Chelsea's first Club World Cup win.
After a six game win streak in all competitions, Chelsea lost 4-1 at home to newly promoted Brentford on 2 April; the club then registered their highest scoring away win under Tuchel by winning 6-0 at Southampton a week later.
At Paris Saint-Germain, Tuchel primarily played a 4-3-3 with plenty of flair to emphasize the attacking capabilities of wide forwards Neymar and Kylian Mbappé used up to ten different formations while at the club.
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