#1 Julian Nagelsmann (Current Team: Hoffenheim)
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Julian Nagelsmann is a name that has become increasingly well-known in footballing circles. When he was appointed manager by Hoffenheim in February last year, he took over the reins at the age of just 28, thereby making him the youngest manager in Bundesliga history. He, in fact, guided Hoffenheim to safety after they were seven points off survival with only 14 games left when he took charge.
The magic touch has continued this season when Hoffenheim were the last team in Europe’s top five leagues to be beaten in league competition. Nagelsmann has famously rejected Bayern Munich in the past, when they approached him to take charge of their youth team.
He is of the ilk of young German managers such as Jurgen Klopp and Thomas Tuchel, both of whom have coached Borussia Dortmund. Nagelsmann actually learnt his trade under Tuchel when the latter was at Augsburg.
Leicester’s present situation is in a very similar situation to the one Hoffenheim were in a year ago – a turnaround which now sees them sit fourth in the Bundesliga table, level on points with Dortmund. At the age of 29, Nagelsmann has a long career ahead of him and Leicester could be the perfect stepping stone for it.
