Ralf Rangnick

Biography

Ralf Rangnick is a German football manager known as the "godfather of gegenpressing." He took over as Austria manager in 2022 after a spell as Manchester United interim manager. At international level, Ralf Rangnick is responsible for more than team selection. The job is about building clarity in short preparation windows, managing pressure, and giving Austria a structure that can hold up over a full tournament. As the 2026 World Cup approaches, the central question is how Ralf Rangnick can turn that experience into a side that stays organized, adapts to game state, and gives Austria a reliable competitive edge.

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