Jens Keller
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.jpg) Keller as Union Berlin manager in 2016 | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 24 November 1970 | ||
| Place of birth | Stuttgart, West Germany | ||
| Height | 1.82 m (6 ft 0 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Defender | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 1981–1987 | VfL Wangen | ||
| 1987–1990 | VfB Stuttgart | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1990–1992 | VfB Stuttgart | 1 | (0) |
| 1992–1996 | 1860 Munich | 48 | (1) |
| 1996–1998 | VfL Wolfsburg | 75 | (4) |
| 1998–2000 | VfB Stuttgart | 48 | (1) |
| 2000–2002 | 1. FC Köln | 55 | (0) |
| 2002–2005 | Eintracht Frankfurt | 50 | (3) |
| Total | 284 | (9) | |
| Managerial career | |||
| 2010 | VfB Stuttgart | ||
| 2012–2014 | Schalke 04 | ||
| 2016–2017 | Union Berlin | ||
| 2018–2019 | FC Ingolstadt | ||
| 2019–2020 | 1. FC Nürnberg | ||
| 2023–2024 | SV Sandhausen | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Jens Keller (German pronunciation: [ˈjɛns ˈkɛl.lɐ]; born 24 November 1970) is a German football manager and former player who played as a defender. He last managed SV Sandhausen.
Keller played professionally for VfB Stuttgart, 1860 Munich, VfL Wolfsburg, 1. FC Köln and Eintracht Frankfurt.[1]
Managerial career
VfB Stuttgart
On 13 October 2010, Keller became interim manager of VfB Stuttgart until a permanent appointment had been found.[2] He was replaced by Bruno Labbadia after two months in charge of the team on 12 December 2010.[3] He finished with a record of five wins, three draws, and five losses.[4]
FC Schalke 04
On 16 December 2012, Keller was promoted from his position as the U17 coach to be the new head coach.[5] His contract for Schalke 04 was set to last until the end of the season.[5] On 10 May 2013, Keller's contract with Schalke 04 was extended for two more seasons.[6]
After only two wins in 10 matches in the 2014–15 season,[7] Keller was sacked on 7 October 2014 and succeeded by Roberto Di Matteo as head coach.[8] He finished with a record of 36 wins, 16 draws, and 24 losses.[9]
Union Berlin
On 11 April 2016, Keller was announced as the new manager of 2. Bundesliga side Union Berlin for the start of their 2016–17 campaign.[10] His contract goes to 30 June 2018.[10]
On 4 December 2017, Keller was sacked and replaced by André Hofschneider.[11] He finished with a record of 27 wins, 12 draws, and 15 losses.[12]
FC Ingolstadt
He was appointed as the new head coach of FC Ingolstadt on 2 December 2018.[13] He was sacked on 2 April 2019.[14]
1. FC Nürnberg
Keller was hired by 1. FC Nürnberg on 12 November 2019.[15] He was sacked on 29 June 2020.[16]
SV Sandhausen
He was appointed the new head coach of SV Sandhausen on 23 October 2023.[17] In May 2024, he resigned.[18]
