Ange Postecoglou is an Australian professional football manager and former player who is the current manager of Premier League club Tottenham Hotspur. He is known for his attacking style of play and his ability to get the best out of his players.
Past
Postecoglou was born in Melbourne, Australia, on February 27, 1965. He played as a defender for South Melbourne Hellas, Gippsland Falcons, and Melbourne Knights in the National Soccer League. He also played for the Australian national team, making 20 appearances.
After retiring from playing, Postecoglou moved into management. He managed South Melbourne Hellas, Brisbane Roar, and Melbourne Victory in the A-League. He also managed the Australian national team.
Present
In 2021, Postecoglou was appointed manager of Celtic. He led Celtic to the Scottish Premiership title in his first season in charge, becoming the first non-British manager to do so. He also won the Scottish League Cup and the Scottish Cup.
In June 2022, Postecoglou was appointed manager of Tottenham Hotspur. He is the first Australian manager to manage a Premier League club.
Managerial Profile
Postecoglou is a possession-based manager who likes his teams to play attacking football. He is also known for his ability to get the best out of his players.
Postecoglou has been praised for his work at Celtic and for his ability to turn the club around. He is also seen as a good fit for Tottenham Hotspur, who are looking to play more attacking football under his leadership.
"Ange is a very talented manager with a clear vision for how he wants his team to play. He is a great fit for Tottenham Hotspur and I am confident that he will be successful here." - Daniel Levy, Tottenham Hotspur chairman
