Daniel Farke

Daniel Farke (born October 30, 1976, in Steinhausen, West Germany) is a German football manager and former forward. He is currently the manager of Leeds United in the English Championship. Farke began his managerial career at SV Lippstadt, leading the club from the sixth tier to the fourth tier of German football. He then managed Borussia Dortmund II before taking over at Norwich City in 2017, where he won the EFL Championship twice and secured promotion to the Premier League in 2019 and 2021. In January 2022, Farke was appointed head coach of Russian Premier League club Krasnodar, but he resigned two months later due to the Russian invasion of Ukraine. He returned to Germany to manage Borussia Mönchengladbach for a season before joining Leeds United in July 2023 .BrainyQuote+24globaleng.biz+24LeedsAllOver+24ABTC+6Vox Hour+6Fresher Post+6Fresher Post+5+5+5

Farke is known for his tactical acumen and emphasis on possession-based football. He believes in finding a balance between offense and defense, stating, "To be successful you have to find a good balance between offense and defense, to work without the ball, but our main tactic is to work with the ball, to be in possession" . He also emphasizes the importance of a clear club philosophy and creating a comfortable environment for players: "You have to have a clear philosophy as a club, how you want to play, the work ethic, the atmosphere. Players need trust, they are human beings and only in comfortable surroundings will you bring better performances" .BrainyQuote+1BrainyQuote

Under Farke's leadership, Leeds United achieved promotion to the Premier League in the 2024–2025 season, winning the Championship title with 100 points. Farke's success in guiding teams to promotion has earned him a reputation as a specialist in achieving upward mobility in English football . His approach to management combines tactical discipline with a focus on player development and team cohesion, making him a respected figure in the football community.footballleagueworld.co.uk+8+8+8