Who is Bruno Labbadia? Clubs coached, trophies and matches won

Here are key details such as the teams coached, trophies and matches won as well as the style of play fans should know about Nigeria's new head coach Bruno Labbadia.

Following the announcement of Bruno Labbadia as the head coach of the Super Eagles of Nigeria key details like teams coached, trophies and matches won have been raised.

In an official statement in the early hours of today, Tuesday, August 27, 2024, the Nigeria Football Federation officially announced the appointment of Bruno Labbadia as the new head coach of the Super Eagles, just ahead of their critical African Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying matches in September 2024.

Labbadia is now the 37th head coach of the Super Eagles and the sixth German tactician to take charge of the team.

What clubs has Bruno Labbadia coached?

Bruno Labbadia, a seasoned German football coach and former player, has an extensive managerial career, having led several clubs across different leagues, including:

• Darmstadt 98: Labbadia's first managerial role, where he achieved promotion to the Regionalliga in his debut season.
• Greuther Fürth: Managed the team from 2007 to 2008, securing a sixth-place finish in the league.
• Bayer Leverkusen: Coached from 2008 to 2009, finishing the season in ninth place.
• Hamburger SV: Held two managerial spells, first from 2009 to 2010 and then from 2015 to 2016.
• VfB Stuttgart: Managed the team from 2010 to 2013 and again in 2022, but was dismissed on both occasions.
• VfL Wolfsburg: Led the team from 2018 to 2019, ending the season in 16th place.
• Hertha BSC: Managed from 2020 to 2021, concluding the season in 10th place.

This appointment marks Labbadia's first time coaching a national team, adding a new dimension to his career.

What is Bruno Labbadia's coaching style?

Bruno Labbadia's Coaching Style Labbadia is known for his distinctive coaching approach, some of which include:

1. Tactical Flexibility which sees his formation adapt to the needs or requirements of the game.
2. Defensive Organization is also a key priority for Bruno Labbadia.
3. Physical Conditioning is one of the key things Bruno prioritizes when it comes to his player and team management.
4. Bruno Labbadia also lays heavy emphasis on the Development of Young Talent
5. Team discipline is also important to Bruno Labbadia.
6. Bruno Labbadia also heavily focuses on set pieces when it comes to his sides.

How many trophies has Bruno Labbadia won?

Bruno Labbadia, despite managing several Bundesliga clubs, has never won a major trophy in his managerial career.

While he hasn't added any silverware to his résumé, his extensive experience and tactical acumen have been widely recognized. Labbadia is particularly known for his ability to stabilize teams during challenging periods.

Bruno Labbadia's coaching stats

Bruno Labbadia has had a notable coaching career, primarily in the German Bundesliga. Here are his overall coaching stats and a breakdown by clubs:

Bruno Labbadia's Overall Coaching Stats

• Total Matches Managed: 409
• Wins: 141
• Draws: 95
• Losses: 173
• Win Percentage: 34.5%

By Clubs

1. Darmstadt 98 (2003-2007)
   • Matches Managed: 136
   • Wins: 53
   • Draws: 34
   • Losses: 49
2. Greuther Fürth (2007-2008)
   • Matches Managed: 34
   • Wins: 14
   • Draws: 8
   • Losses: 12
3. Bayer Leverkusen (2008-2009)
   • Matches Managed: 43
   • Wins: 18
   • Draws: 10
   • Losses: 15
4. Hamburger SV (2009-2010, 2015-2016)
   • Matches Managed: 55
   • Wins: 19
   • Draws: 14
   • Losses: 22
5. VfB Stuttgart (2010-2013)
   • Matches Managed: 101
   • Wins: 38
   • Draws: 24
   • Losses: 39
6. VfL Wolfsburg (2018-2019)
   • Matches Managed: 34
   • Wins: 12
   • Draws: 8
   • Losses: 14
7. Hertha BSC (2020-2021)
   • Matches Managed: 6
   • Wins: 2
   • Draws: 1
   • Losses: 3

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