Biography
Who is Matthias Jaissle?
Early life and playing career
Matthias Jaissle was born in Nürtingen, Germany, on April 5, 1988. He holds German nationality and grew up to pursue a career in professional football. During his playing days, he stood at a height of 190 centimetres and played in the centre-back position.
His playing career spanned eleven years from 2003 to 2014. He represented clubs including VfB Stuttgart and TSG 1899 Hoffenheim, where he was a member of the squad that achieved promotion to the 2. Bundesliga and subsequently to the Bundesliga. He also played for the Germany national under-21 football team.
Coaching career beginnings
Following his retirement as a player, Matthias Jaissle transitioned into coaching. On April 3, 2017, it was confirmed that he would become the assistant manager of Danish Superliga side Brøndby under manager Alexander Zorniger starting in the summer of 2017. He held this position until he left the club on June 1, 2019.
A few weeks after leaving Brøndby, he was hired to manage Red Bull Salzburg's under-18 academy team. In January 2021, he was appointed head coach of Liefering after Bo Svensson departed. In this role, he led Liefering to a second-place finish in the second tier of Austrian football, matching the club's all-time highest finish.
Success with Red Bull Salzburg
In April 2021, it was reported that Matthias Jaissle would take over as the manager of Red Bull Salzburg, succeeding Jesse Marsch starting in July of that year. In his debut campaign during the 2021 to 2022 season, he secured a domestic double by winning both the Austrian Bundesliga and the Austrian Cup.
Also, he guided Red Bull Salzburg to the UEFA Champions League knockout phase for the first time in the club's history in 2022. His contract was subsequently extended until June 2025. In his second season at the helm, he won another league title and reached the Europa League knockout round play-offs before leaving the club in July 2023.
Al-Ahli and Newcastle United
Upon his departure from Salzburg, Matthias Jaissle signed a three-year contract with Saudi club Al-Ahli. He led the team to a third-place finish in the 2023 to 2024 Saudi Pro League season and earned qualification to the Asian Champions League. He guided Al-Ahli to their first-ever continental title in that competition with a win over Kawasaki Frontale, followed by a second consecutive AFC Champions League Elite title the next season.
On August 5, 2026, Matthias Jaissle was announced as the head coach of Premier League club Newcastle United, taking over the position from Eddie Howe.
Birthday and age
Matthias Jaissle was born on April 5, 1988, which makes Matthias 38 years old today. That birthday falls under the Aries sign. Matthias shares the date with 54 other famous people.
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