On June 15, 2024, Brighton & Hove Albion made a bold move by appointing 31-year-old Fabian Hürzeler as their new head coach, following the departure of Roberto De Zerbi.
While Hurzeler had impressed in Germany by guiding St Pauli back to the Bundesliga after 13 years, he was largely unknown in English football.
His appointment made him the youngest manager in Premier League history. With no top-flight experience and arriving just after a major success in Germany, his move to Brighton drew immediate attention ahead of the 2024/25 season.
