Adi Hütter
Austrian football coach and former player, head coach of Eintracht Frankfurt since 2026.
Adolf "Adi" Hütter (born 11 February 1970) is an Austrian professional football coach and former player, currently the head coach of Bundesliga club Eintracht Frankfurt.
Quick Facts
- Key achievement
- UEFA Champions League Qualification
Lore & Background
As a player, Hütter reached the 1993–94 UEFA Cup final, won the Austrian championship three times with SV Austria Salzburg and won the Austrian Cup with Grazer AK. As a coach, he won the Austrian double with Red Bull Salzburg, the Swiss Super League with Young Boys, managed Eintracht Frankfurt from 2018 to 2021, Borussia Mönchengladbach for the 2021–22 season, and Monaco from 2023 to 2025, before returning to Eintracht Frankfurt in 2026.
Reader's Guide
Hütter's coaching career began with Red Bull Salzburg Juniors, then SCR Altach, SV Grödig (winning the second division), Red Bull Salzburg (winning the double), Young Boys (winning the Swiss Super League), Eintracht Frankfurt (reaching the Europa League semi-finals in 2018–19), Borussia Mönchengladbach, Monaco, and a return to Eintracht Frankfurt in 2026.
Did You Know?
- Hütter's Borussia Mönchengladbach defeated Bayern Munich 5–0 on 27 October 2021 in the second round of the DFB-Pokal; Bayern had scored in each of their previous 85 games and suffered their biggest defeat since 1978.
- Hütter reached the 1993–94 UEFA Cup final as a player with Austria Salzburg, losing 0–2 on aggregate to Inter Milan.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Adi Hütter?
He is an Austrian manager who took over Eintracht Frankfurt in 2018. Fans remember him for implementing a disciplined system that prioritized defensive strength and team cohesion.
What was his major success with the club?
His tenure delivered UEFA Champions League qualification, marking a significant return to elite competition. This achievement ended a long period of mid-table mediocrity for the Eagles.
When did he manage Eintracht Frankfurt?
He served as head coach from June 2018 until May 2021. These three years are widely regarded as a turning point that restored the club's respectability.
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