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Fabian Hürzeler
Fabian Hürzeler is the German head coach of Brighton & Hove Albion. When Brighton appointed him he became the youngest permanent head coach in Premier League history, at 31.
- Born26 February 1993 (age 33)
- NationalityGermany
- ClubBrighton & Hove Albion
- RoleHead coach
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Who is Fabian Hürzeler?
Fabian Hürzeler is the German head coach of Brighton & Hove Albion. When Brighton appointed him he became the youngest permanent head coach in Premier League history, at 31.
A Bayern Munich academy product and German youth international, he stopped playing professionally at 22 and became player-coach of FC Pipinsried, taking them up to the Regionalliga Bayern.
He joined St. Pauli as an assistant in 2020 and became head coach in December 2022, the youngest in the 2. Bundesliga at 29, turning a side near the relegation places into promotion contenders with ten straight wins.
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Full name | Fabian Hürzeler |
| Date of birth | 26 February 1993 |
| Age | 33 |
| Nationality | Germany |
| Current role | Head coach |
| Club | Brighton & Hove Albion |
| League | Premier League |
Updated weekly · checked 1 October 2026
2026-27 season so far
- Brighton & Hove Albion are 3rd in the Premier League with 10 points (won 3, drawn 1, lost 1), checked 1 October 2026.
Full table, scores and fixtures: Premier League page.
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Who is Fabian Hürzeler?
Fabian Hürzeler is the German head coach of Brighton & Hove Albion. When Brighton appointed him he became the youngest permanent head coach in Premier League history, at 31.
How old is Fabian Hürzeler?
Fabian Hürzeler was born on 26 February 1993 and is 33 years old (as of 1 October 2026).
Which club does Fabian Hürzeler coach?
Brighton & Hove Albion, in the Premier League.