Frank Christian
The recent 2024/25 Premier League season showcases a myriad of alterations as all 20 clubs, with the probable exception of Liverpool, have been actively engaging in the summer transfer market since August 2024.
While the excitement of fresh talent on the field pervades, the off-field arena has also witnessed some shifts with managers entering and exiting in the whirlwind that characterizes English football’s premier league.
Brighton & Hove Albion swiftly made a move following Robert De Zerbi’s departure at the conclusion of the 2023/24 season, adhering to their trend of appointing highly regarded young coaches.
Texan-born Fabian Hurzeler has assumed the managerial position at the AMEX Stadium, causing a stir as he, at 31 years old, is now the youngest incumbent manager in the Premier League.
Youngest Coaches in Premier League History
At 31 years old upon his appointment, Fabian Hurzeler of Brighton secures the title of the youngest manager in the history of the English Premier League among those permanently hired by their respective clubs.
Although, considering caretaker managers as well, the German-American coach clinches the second spot in the list of the overall youngest Premier League managers. Ryan Mason holds the current record, assuming temporary charge of Tottenham at the age of 29 in 2021.
List of Youngest Coaches in EPL History
The compilation below encompasses both permanent managers and interim/caretaker appointments.
| Manager | Age | Year | Club |
| Ryan Mason | 29y, 312d | 2021 | Tottenham |
| Fabian Hurzelzer | 31y, 173d | 2024 | Brighton |
| Attillio Lombardo | 32y, 67d | 1998 | Crystal Palace |
| Chris Coleman | 32y, 312d | 2003 | Fulham |
| Gianluca Vialli | 33y, 227d | 1998 | Chelsea |
| Andre Villas-Boas | 33y, 301d | 2011 | Chelsea |
| Ruud Gullit | 33y, 352d | 1996 | Chelsea |
| Kevin MacDonald | 34y, 1d | 1994 | Leicester City |
| Alex Neil | 34, 60d | 2015 | Norwich City |
| Stuart Pearce | 34, 241d | 1996 | Nottingham Forest |
Meet Fabian Hurzeler
Fans of the Premier League may not possess extensive knowledge about Hurzeler, following his stint of a season and a half managing the German second-tier team, St. Pauli. Elevated from assistant coach to replace Timo Schultz midway through the 2022/23 season, Hurzeler navigated the team away from relegation threats and guided them to a Bundesliga promotion, their first since 2011, a year later.
His capability to optimize resources and grant St. Pauli a shot at competing against the elites significantly influenced Brighton’s choice to bring him aboard.
For more insights into Hurzeler’s career trajectory and coaching philosophy, click here.
