Profile
Chris Davies is the manager of EFL Championship side Birmingham City, where he took charge in October 2023. The Welsh coach brings a wealth of experience from his previous roles as an assistant manager at major clubs, having worked alongside Brendan Rodgers at Celtic, Leicester City and Brighton & Hove Albion. Davies has earned a reputation as a meticulous tactician and key figure in developing attacking football and player development systems at elite level.
Davies began his playing career as a defender in the lower divisions before transitioning into coaching. He held coaching positions at Watford and Cardiff City before his high-profile spell as Rodgers' right-hand man, helping deliver silverware and developing several players who went on to secure big-money moves. His appointment at Birmingham represents his first permanent managerial role, tasking him with leading the club's push for promotion from the Championship and establishing a stable foundation for sustained success.
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