Julian Nagelsmann

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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1. When was Julian Nagelsmann born?July 23, 1987
2. Where was Julian Nagelsmann born?Bavaria, Germany
3. What is the playing career end?Retired as a footballer at age 20 due to injuries
4. What is the record managerial fee?€25 million paid by Bayern Munich in 2021
5. Who is Julian Nagelsmann?Julian Nagelsmann is a German football coach who started coaching at a very young age and has become one of the most famous managers in the world.
6. How did he become a coach?He stopped playing football at 20 because of injuries and began coaching the youth team at TSG Hoffenheim in 2010.

Tactical Flexibility: The ability of a team or coach to adapt strategies and formations during a match.
High Pressing: A defensive strategy where players aggressively try to win the ball back high up the pitch.
Managerial Transfer: The process of a coach moving from one club to another, sometimes involving a fee.