🔥 Trending Who is Oliver Glasner? Everything you need to know about the new Crystal Palace

Oliver Glasner is an Austrian professional football manager and former player, currently managing Premier League club Crystal Palace ¹⁴⁵. He is known for his tactical approach and has gained prominence in European football management.

Early Life and Playing Career

Born on August 28, 1974, Glasner is 51 years old as of 2026 ¹⁴. As a player, he primarily played as a defender. He spent the majority of his professional playing career with Austrian Bundesliga club SV Ried, where he also won a title ¹.

Managerial Career Highlights

Glasner has managed several clubs before joining Crystal Palace. His career as a manager has seen him achieve notable successes:

• VfL Wolfsburg: He led VfL Wolfsburg to a strong finish in the Bundesliga, securing a spot in the UEFA Champions League.
• Eintracht Frankfurt: Perhaps his most significant achievement came with Eintracht Frankfurt, where he guided the team to win the UEFA Europa League in the 2021-2022 season. This triumph earned the club a direct qualification to the Champions League.

Current Role at Crystal Palace

Glasner was most recently the manager of Crystal Palace ¹⁴. He took over the club and has been working to implement his tactical philosophy ⁵. There have been recent discussions and rumors in the football world regarding his future, with some reports suggesting other clubs might be interested in him or that Crystal Palace might be looking at replacements ⁶. However, as of July 1, 2026, he is officially listed as the coach of Crystal Palace on his Instagram profile ⁵.

Managerial Style

Glasner is generally regarded as a "really good manager if he gets his own way," according to discussions among fans ³. His teams are often characterized by a structured approach, strong defensive organization, and effective attacking transitions.