Profile
Christian Ilzer heads Bundesliga side TSG Hoffenheim, where he took charge in June 2023. The Austrian manager has established himself as a progressive tactician in German football, bringing a philosophy centred on attacking football and player development to the Sinsheim club. His appointment followed Hoffenheim's search for continuity and fresh impetus in their pursuit of European football.
Ilzer began his managerial career in lower Austrian divisions before stepping up to manage Sturm Graz in 2017. Over six seasons at the Graz outfit, he built a strong reputation, leading Sturm to multiple cup finals and establishing them as consistent Austrian Bundesliga contenders. He claimed the Austrian Cup in 2023 and secured the domestic league title, cementing his status as one of Austrian football's most accomplished contemporary managers before his move to Hoffenheim.
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