Top 10 youngest managers in Premier League history: Glenn Hoddle, Ruud Gullit, Fabian Hurzeler

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.

Brighton & Hove Albion chose that route in 2024, hiring then-31-year-old Fabian Hurzeler to succeed Roberto De Zerbi, who left for Marseille.

Hurzeler has impressed during his time with the Seagulls, and here, Sports Mole takes a look at the top 10 youngest permanent managers in Premier League history.

10. Glenn Hoddle

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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)

9. Aidy Boothroyd

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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)

8. Garry Monk

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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)

7. Paul Jewell

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Club: Bradford City

Age when appointed: 34 years, 10 months, 10 days

Year appointed: January 1998 Years in charge: Two years, five months

Last managerial job: Ipswich Town (January 2011 - October 2012)

6. Alex Neil

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Club: Norwich City Age when appointed: 34 years, one months, 30 days

Year appointed: January 2015

Years in charge: Two years, two months

Last managerial job: Millwall (December 2024 - present)

5. Ruud Gullit

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Club: Chelsea

Age when appointed: 33 years, 11 months, 17 days

Year appointed: May 1996 Years in charge: One year, nine months

Last managerial job: Terek Grozny (2011)

4. Andre Villas-Boas

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Club: Chelsea

Age when appointed: 33 years, nine months, 28 days

Year appointed: June 2010

Months in charge: Nine months

Last managerial job: Marseille (May 2019 - February 2021)

3. Gianluca Vialli

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Club: Chelsea

Age when appointed: 33 years, seven months, 27 days

Year appointed: February 1998

Years in charge: Two years, seven months

Last managerial job: Watford (June 2001 - June 2002)

2. Chris Coleman

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Club: Fulham

Age when appointed: 32 years, seven months, 22 days

Year appointed: April 2003 Years in charge: Four years

Last managerial job: Atromitos (January 2022 - October 2023)

1. Fabian Hurzeler

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Club: Brighton & Hove Albion

Age when appointed: 31 years, three months, 110 days

Year appointed: June 2024

Previous managerial job: St Pauli (December 2022 - June 2024)