The Premier League is widely regarded as the best division in world football that has been blessed with a plethora of talent players and successful managers. While many clubs turn to an experienced head when appointing a new boss, others take a different approach and put their faith in an up-and-coming coach seeking to put their stamp on the beautiful game. One of the latest names hoping to do just that is 31-year-old Fabian Hurzeler , who has been confirmed as the new head coach of Brighton & Hove Albion on a three-year deal, succeeding Roberto De Zerbi .
Hurzeler joins the Seagulls after just 18 months in his first managerial role at German outfit St Pauli , who won the 2.Bundesliga title under his tutelage last season. Following Hurzeler's record-breaking appointment, Sports Mole takes a look at the top 10 youngest permanent managers in Premier League history.
© Reuters Club: Chelsea Age when appointed: 35 years, nine months, 18 days Year appointed: June 1993 Years in charge: Two years, 11 months Last managerial job : Wolverhampton Wanderers (December 2004 - July 2006) © Reuters Club: Watford Age when appointed: 35 years, six months, 11 days Year appointed: March 2005 Years in charge: Three years, eight months Last managerial job: Jamshedpur (July 2022 - May 2023) © Reuters Club: Swansea City Age when appointed: 34 years, 11 months, two days Year appointed: February 2014 Years in charge: One year, 10 months Current managerial job: Cambridge United (March 2024 - present).
