Fabian Hurzeler has been appointed as the new head coach of Brighton & Hove Albion, becoming the youngest permanent manager in Premier League history at the age of 31. In his first press conference, Hurzeler emphasized his maturity and fluency in English. He described himself as 'a grounded one' and 'a friendly authority' in the dressing room, highlighting his passion for football and his analytical, data-based approach. Hurzeler acknowledged the challenge of his new role, noting that six of the Brighton players are older than him. Despite his age, he expressed confidence in his ability to lead, citing the club's philosophy and DNA as key reasons for his decision to join. Brighton owner-chairman Tony Bloom expressed confidence in Hurzeler's appointment, stating, 'We look at everything and we think Fabian is the best fit for the club, the least risk of the options we had.' Hurzeler also mentioned his humility and the importance of staying humble. He revealed that he watched a lot of Premier League football in Germany before taking the Brighton job.
"I watched almost every game, from Brighton to Arsenal to Man City" 🏴 Fabian Hurzeler says he watched a lot of Premier League football in Germany before taking the Brighton job 📺 https://t.co/4XrGaDvlXW
"I call myself the friendly authority, I want to improve every player" 💬 Fabian Hurzeler discusses the challenge of being the youngest permanent head coach in Premier League history 🤔 https://t.co/C1SQhzyKJA
"I call myself the friendly authority, I want to improve every player" 💬 Fabian Hurzeler discusses the challenge of being the youngest head coach in Premier League history 🤔 https://t.co/eKsBJT6mGu
"I really like the DNA and philosophy of the club, we will try to continue this" 🔵 31-year-old Fabian Hurzeler discusses why he chose to join Brighton as head coach. https://t.co/VgGAiV0vxw
Hurzeler, asked about six of the Brighton players being older than him: "I call myself the friendly authority. Football is my passion and I try to convince the players by using the power of my ideas." #BHAFC
Brighton owner-chairman Tony Bloom on Hurzeler's appointment: "I wouldn't talk about it as a gamble at all. We look at everything and we think Fabian is the best fit for the club, the least risk of the options we had." #BHAFC
Hurzeler: "I really like the DNA and the philosophy of the club." "Of course, I am aware it's a huge job. I need a lot of courage and humility, to stay humble." "My age is a big topic, I know that. I say I am a young man, but I am not a young coach." #BHAFC
The immediate impression of Fabian Hurzeler in his first press conference as Brighton's head coach is that he speaks (in fluent English) in the manner of a very mature 31-year-old. #BHAFC
New Brighton manager Fabian Hurzeler calls himself "a grounded one," "a friendly authority" in the dressing room and praises the club's "philosophy...the analytical or data-based approach." At 31 he's the youngest permanent manager in Premier League history.
Fabian Hurzeler has his first press conference this morning as Brighton’s head coach. A reminder of an exclusive interview with Jackson Irvine, Hurzeler’s captain at St Pauli, on what it is like to play for the 31-year-old. #BHAFC https://t.co/8Lq7CcSY8w
A twist for Tony Bloom. Brighton's owner-chairman appoints Fabian Hurzeler as head coach from St Pauli. #BHAFC Twelve days later, USG, the Belgian club he part owns, lose their head coach...to St Pauli. https://t.co/1rYAEi8LTc