Eyebrows were raised when the 28-year-old was appointed by Bundesliga outfit Hoffenheim to replace Huub Stevens in February 2016. He faced a tough task in his first senior managerial position, with his side second bottom in the league and five points adrift of 16th (where a relegation play-off is required). Rather impressively, they finished the season in 15th, made some additions and then came fourth in 2016/17. Hoffenheim will enter qualification for the Champions League group stages next season and you would back Nagelsmann to get his side to the group stages. Now 29, he has a promising career ahead of him.
Ranking the top 15 managers in European football after the 2016-17 season
