Biography
Who is Daniel Farke?
Playing career
Daniel Farke began his playing career with his hometown club SV Steinhausen before spending the majority of his career with SV Lippstadt. During his time on the pitch, he played exclusively in the lower levels of German football.
He humorously described himself as the slowest striker in Western Europe while acknowledging that he still knew how to score goals. His playing background laid the foundation for his eventual transition into coaching.
Early management
Daniel Farke started his managerial path with SV Lippstadt, remaining in charge for six years. He guided the team from the sixth tier of German football up to the fourth tier during a successful tenure.
After stepping down from Lippstadt, he took charge of Borussia Dortmund II for two seasons. His work with the reserve team caught the attention of English clubs, leading to his next major career move.
Norwich City
In May 2017, Daniel Farke was appointed head coach of Championship club Norwich City. He led the team to promotion to the Premier League as Championship title winners during the 2018 and 2019 season.
After a subsequent relegation, he guided Norwich back to the Premier League by winning the Championship again with a club record of 97 points. He later managed spells abroad and in the Bundesliga before returning to English football.
Leeds United and later career
Daniel Farke took over as manager of Leeds United in July 2023 following their relegation from the Premier League. He successfully led Leeds back to the top flight by winning the Championship title with 100 points.
He continued to manage the club through subsequent Premier League campaigns, implementing tactical shifts and guiding the team through well-known fixtures against rival clubs and domestic cup runs.
Personal life
Daniel Farke was born in Steinhausen an der Rottum, Germany. Standing 182 cm tall, he built his entire professional reputation around the sport of association football.
His son, Luis Engelns, followed in his footsteps by becoming a professional footballer and a German youth international.
Birthday and age
Daniel Farke was born on October 30, 1976, which makes Daniel 50 years old today. That birthday falls under the Scorpio sign. Daniel shares the date with 53 other famous people.
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