Get to know Oliver Glasner, the Crystal Palace manager that has a proven track record in European competitions.
Crystal Palace called time on Roy Hodgson‘s second spell in charge of the club in February 2024. With supporters displaying their apathy towards the current direction of the Eagles, it was time for something new.
A whole host of names were linked with a move to Selhurst Park in search of a fresh face. However, in the end, the board secured a deal for Oliver Glasner, following an impressive two-year spell with Eintracht Frankfurt.
With Crystal Palace now entering a new era, here’s a look at everything you need to know about head coach Oliver Glasner.
Who is Oliver Glasner?
Oliver Glasner is a football manager who has risen through the ranks since hanging up his boots on his playing career. His 19-year career on the pitch was wholly spent with Austrian side SV Ried, who he would go on to manage a few years later.
A spell with LASK and VFL Wolfsburg followed, before his big switch to Eintracht Frankfurt in 2021. In his time with the German outfit, Glasner won the Europa League and came runner-up in the DFB Pokal, departing the club in 2023.
Where and when was Oliver Glasner born?
Oliver Glasner was born on August 28, 1974, making him 49-years-old, in the town of Scharding in Austria. The manager spent his whole playing career in Austria, before taking charge of two Austrian teams at the start of his managerial career.
Oliver Glasner tactics
Oliver Glasner’s Eintracht Frankfurt made use of 3-4-2-1, with emphasis on building out from the back. Wing-backs are a key feature of the team in width, while the pressing style is based on intelligent pressing rather than being too aggressive.
Oliver Glasner stats
- SV Ried – 37 matches – 13 won, 7 drawn, 17 lost
- LASK – 161 matches – 96 won, 29 drawn, 36 lost
- VFL Wolfsburg – 87 matches – 41 won, 22 drawn, 24 lost
- Eintracht Frankfurt – 97 matches – 39 won, 29 drawn, 29 lost
Oliver Glasner’s managerial career has consisted of four clubs, with two in Austria and two in Germany. Since 2017, the 49-year-old has consistently achieved European qualification for his clubs as well as a trophy along the way.
It’s the type of record Crystal Palace will be hopeful can project them towards their own ambitions at the top.
Oliver Glasner trophies
UEFA Europa League – Eintracht Frankfurt 2021/22.
Oliver Glasner lifted silverware in 2022 when he guided Eintracht Frankfurt to the UEFA Europa League. The Austrian overcame Rangers in the final on penalties, sealing a historic trophy win for himself and the club.
