5 youngest managers in Premier League history

Ryan Mason looks on.
Ryan Mason looks on.

#3 Chris Coleman (Fulham) | 32 years, 313 days

Chris Coleman during his spell as Sunderland boss
Chris Coleman during his spell as Sunderland boss

Chris Coleman joined then-Fulham manager Jean Tigana's backroom staff in 2002. However, Tigana's sacking in 2003 saw Coleman take charge of Fulham's senior squad.

Fulham finished ninth in Coleman's first season as boss, surprising many. However, subsequent years saw a decline in performances and the Welshman was sacked from his role in 2007.

Coleman went on to manage Real Sociedad, Coventry City, AEL, Wales, Sunderland and Hebei China Fortune. But it was his spell as the boss of the Wales national team that catapulted Coleman to fame.

Wales reached the semi-finals of the 2016 European Championship under Coleman's tutelage, beating Northern Ireland and Belgium on the way. The 50-year-old quit the national team in 2017 and is not employed at the moment.


#2 Attilio Lombardo (Crystal Palace) | 32 years, 67 days

Attilio Lombardo (right) managed Crystal Palace in 1998
Attilio Lombardo (right) managed Crystal Palace in 1998

A strong midfielder for clubs like Sampdoria, Crystal Palace, Juventus and Lazio, Attilio Lombardo was appointed as the caretaker manager of Crystal Palace in 1998 during his time as a player.

Lombardo was Crystal Palace's star man, but injuries stopped him from contributing at a consistent rate. Crystal Palace were relegated from the Premier League, but Lombardo stayed at the club.

Financial problems meant the Italian international had to be sold to Lazio, where he won the Serie A. Lombardo retired in 2002 after a short stint with Sampdoria.

After his retirement, the 55-year-old embarked on a managerial career. Lombardo managed Chiasso, Castelnuovo, Legnano and Spezia. He is currently the assistant manager of the Italian national team.


#1 Ryan Mason (Tottenham Hotspur) | 29 years, 312 days

Ryan Mason looks on.
Ryan Mason looks on.

Tottenham Hotspur's current manager, Ryan Mason, is the youngest manager in English Premier League history.

A product of the Tottenham Hotspur academy, Mason was an England international who had to retire in 2018 after suffering a fractured skull during a game. The former Hull City player joined Tottenham Hotspur's coaching staff in 2018 and also enjoyed roles in the club's academy.

Jose Mourinho's dismissal saw Spurs appoint Ryan Mason as interim manager for the rest of the season. Mason took charge of Tottenham's EFL Cup final loss to Manchester City.

It remains unlikely that the 29-year-old will be given the job permanently in the summer. Tottenham Hotspur have been linked with several names, including Ajax's Erik ten Hag, Atalanta's Gian Piero Gasperini and Inter Milan's Antonio Conte.


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