- Full name: Thomas Frank
- Age: 52
- Date of birth: October 9, 1973
- Height: 5 ft 7
- Place of birth: Frederiksværk, Denmark
- Nationality: Danish
Tottenham Hotspur appointed Thomas Frank as the club’s current manager on 12 June 2025 to replace Ange Postecoglou at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium under the official title of head coach.
The Lilywhites hired Thomas Frank to usher in yet another new era for the club when Tottenham sacked Ange Postecoglou just sixteen days after he delivered the Europa League trophy in his second season as manager, but failed to impress domestically, leading Spurs to a 17th-place finish in the 2024/25 season.
Former chairman Daniel Levy moved fast to strike a deal with fellow Premier League side Brentford to appoint Frank, paying his £10 million release clause.
Tottenham Hotspur manager Thomas Frank’s past coaching career
Thomas Frank began his coaching journey at the grassroots level in Denmark, cutting his teeth with youth sides before gradually rising through the ranks.
He worked with Frederiksværk’s U8s, then the U12s, before taking on roles at Hvidovre, B93, and Lyngby, developing a strong reputation for nurturing young talent.
In 2008, he stepped up to the national stage with the Denmark U16 and U17 teams, eventually guiding the U17s to a semi-final finish at the European U17 Championship and earning qualification for the U17 World Cup. He later took charge of the U19s, though qualification eluded him.
Frank’s first senior role came in 2013 with Brøndby, where he achieved back-to-back top-four finishes but resigned in 2016 following public criticism from the club’s chairman. Later that year, he joined Brentford as assistant coach, eventually taking the helm in 2018 and establishing himself in English football.
After a three year spell in the Premier League with Brentford, where he has earned praise from his fellow managers, Thomas Frank secured his first big move following his appointment as Tottenham Hotspur manager in June 2025.
Thomas Frank’s coaching career timeline
- 2025–present: Tottenham Hotspur
- 2018–2025: Brentford
- 2013–2016: Brøndby
- 2012–2013: Denmark U19
- 2008–2012: Denmark U17
- 2008–2011: Denmark U16
| Thomas Frank – Managerial Career (prior to his Tottenham appointment) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Club | Appointed-Until | Matches | W/D/L | Points Per Match |
| Brentford | 16/10/18-12/06/25 | 317 | 136/71/110 | 1.51 |
| Brondby IF | 11/06/13-09/03/16 | 103 | 46/29/28 | 1.62 |
| Denmark U19 | 01/07/12-10/06/13 | 6 | 4/0/2 | 2.00 |
| Denmark U17 | 01/07/11-30/06/13 | 11 | 8/3/0 | 2.45 |
| Denmark U16 | 01/07/08-03/11/11 | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.00 |
Thomas Frank playing career
While many top-level managers have experience playing professionally, Thomas Frank never made the cut. He spent his entire playing days as a midfielder at amateur level for his hometown side, Frederiksværk, never quite making the leap to the professional ranks.
Thomas Frank’s time at Tottenham
After his appointment as manager, Thomas Frank was focused on matters off the pitch, preparing his squad for the 2025/26 campaign.
Frank’s career in North London nearly got off to the perfect start, only for Tottenham to suffer defeat to PSG in the UEFA Cup Super Final, having led for most of the game until the final moments and went on to lose in the penalty shootout.
Frank has certainly changed the tactical set-up of his Tottenham team, compared to that of Ange Postecoglou. The central defenders, including Micky van de Ven are now prepared to play the ball long and more directly up towards the attackers, with a focus also on the wingers crossing the ball into the box.
Cristian Romero has flourished in his responsibility as club captain following Heung-min Son’s move to PSG, while Mohammed Kudus has impressed on the right wing.