Ralf Rangnick is set to be the new interim manager for Manchester United after club legend, Ole Gunner Solskjær was dismissed following a 4-1 defeat at Watford as reported by Italian Journalist, Fabrizio Romano.
The 62-year-old German tactician is considered by many as the “godfather” of modern coaching in Germany. Ralf has inspired and mentored Jurgen Klopp, Thomas Tuchel, and Julian Nagelsmann.
Ralf Rangnick Teams Coached
Ralf began as a player coach in the 1980s. Since then, he has coached the following teams.
- 1983–1985 FC Viktoria Backnang
- 1985–1987 VfB Stuttgart II
- 1987–1988 TSV Lippoldsweiler
- 1988–1990 SC Korb
- 1990–1994 VfB Stuttgart U19
- 1995–1997 Reutlingen 05
- 1997–1999 Ulm 1846
- 1999–2001 VfB Stuttgart
- 2001–2004 Hannover 96
- 2004–2005 Schalke 04
- 2006–2011 1899 Hoffenheim
- 2011 Schalke 04
- 2015–2016 RB Leipzig
- 2018–2019 RB Leipzig
Ralf Rangnick Trophies
Ralf hasn’t won any top European trophy yet. However, Ralf won the DFB-Pokal in 2005 with Schalke, DFL-Supercup in 2011, and DFB-Pokal in the 2010-11 season.
Ralf Rangnick Tactics
Ralf Rangnick is a top tactician. His Tactics are very visible whenever you watch any of his teams play.
Ralf Rangnick Style Of Play
Ralf Rangnick has been described as the father of gegenpress. It is a popular modern playing style that involves players pressing very high up the pitch. This helps in the quick recovery of the football.
Ralf Rangnick Profile
Here’s a short profile of Manchester United’s new Interim Manager.
- Full Name: Ralf Rangnick
- Date of birth: June 29, 1958.
- Place of Birth: Backnang, Germany
- Spouse: Gabriele Lamm-Rangnick
- Education: University of Sussex
- Children: David Rangnick, Kevin Rangnick