Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleThe 38-year-old has left his post at Al-Ahli in the Saudi Pro League to head for St James’ Park (Getty)Start of football journey: Capped by Germany at under-21 level, the defender, like predecessor Eddie Howe, was forced to retire through injury, in his case at the age of 25.Coaching beginnings: Jaissle made his first steps in coaching as assistant manager of Danish club Brondby between 2017 and 2019. He then took over RB Salzburg’s under-18 team before becoming a head coach for the first time at Liefering in the second tier of Austrian football. Big break: Equalling Liefering’s best league position saw Jaissle succeed Jesse Marsch as RB Salzburg manager in 2021. He added to his burgeoning reputation by winning back-to-back Austrian Bundesliga titles and the Austrian Cup. Saudi stint: Jaissle joined Saudi club Al-Ahli in 2023 and led them to consecutive Asian Champions League crowns over the last two years.Football philosophy: Newcastle fans will be encouraged by Jaissle’s methods as high-pressing, attacking football characterise his teams.In fullNewcastle confirm appointment of Matthias Jaissle as new head coachMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
Who is Matthias Jaissle? Five things to know about Newcastle’s head coach
Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleThe 38-year-old has left his post at Al-Ahli in the Saudi Pro League to head for St James’ Park (Getty)Start of football journey: Capped by Germany at under-21 level, the defender, like predecessor Eddie Howe, was forced to retire through injury, in his case at the age of 25.Coaching beginnings: Jaissle made his first steps in coaching as assistant manager of Danish club Brondby between 2017 and 2019. He then took over RB Salzburg’s under-18 team before becoming a head coach for the first time at Liefering in the second tier of Austrian football. Big break: Equalling Liefering’s best league position saw Jaissle succeed Jesse Marsch as RB Salzburg manager in 2021. He added to his burgeoning reputation by winning back-to-back Austrian Bundesliga titles and the Austrian Cup. Saudi stint: Jaissle joined Saudi club Al-Ahli in 2023 and led them to consecutive Asian Champions League crowns over the last two years.Football philosophy: Newcastle fans will be encouraged by Jaissle’s methods as high-pressing, attacking football characterise his teams.In fullNewcastle confirm appointment of Matthias Jaissle as new head coachMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
