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Priyansh BhattPublished : Jul 24, 2025, 01:07 PM

English club Leeds United is one of the oldest clubs in England and currently plays in the Premier League after being successfully promoted from the EFL Championship in the 2024-25 season. Having a rich history of winning the League Championship, Second Division title, the FA Cup, and the League Cup, Leeds United has been one of the most lethal and underrated clubs in England. Leeds United managers have also been keen on aiming to promote the club to the highest division of English football over the years, and the current Leeds United manager, Daniel Farke, has thrived in doing so by leading the club to the Premier League for the 2025-26 campaign.

If we take a look at the Leeds United managers history, it can be noted that several veterans have graced the club and have thrived in achieving a list of accolades and trophies for the side. Don Revie remains one of the most versatile Leeds United manager during the 1960s and 1970s as he led the club to win several titles throughout his tenure. Join us as we take a look at the current manager of Leeds United, Daniel Farke, and also take a look at the Leeds United managers history over the years.

Daniel Farke - Current Leeds United Manager

Daniel Farke is the current manager of Leeds United and is a former German footballer. The 48-year-old started his professional career in 1994 with TuS Paderborn- Neuhaus and spent most of his time in SV Lippstadt. Daniel Farke played as a forward throughout his career and was an average player in the critics.

Farke began his managerial career in 2009 by managing SV Lippstadt and remained at the club till 2015. After having a managerial tenure with Borussia Dortmund II till 2017, he led Norwich City to a splendid run at the EFL Championship, making them win the title twice. He further joined Russian Premier League side Krasnodar but resigned immediately and joined Borussia Monchengladbach before taking the reins at Leeds United in 2023. The Leeds United manager has made huge headlines since joining Leeds United as he led them to a promotion to the Premier League in the 2024-25 campaign by finishing the EFL Championship with 100 points.

Full Name	Daniel Farke
Date of Birth	October 30, 1976
Age	48
Nationality	German
Teams Managed	SV Lippstadt (2009-2015) Borussia Dortmund II (2015-2017) Norwich City (2017-2021) Krasnodar (2022) Borussia Monchengladbach (2022-2023) Leeds United (2023- present)
Date of appointment at Leeds United	July 4, 2023
Major Achievements so far	EFL Championship Winners (2024-25)

Leeds United Assistant Manager and Coaching staff

While Daniel Farke, the current Leeds United manager, has been dedicatedly to making Leeds United a dominant side since his joining, several other management personnel are also an important part of the club's success. The Leeds United Assistant manager Eddie Riemer, along with the Leeds United coaching staff, is an integral part of the club's management. Join us as we take a look at the Leeds United coaching staff and other management personnel.

First Team Manager	Daniel Farke
Assistant Manager	Eddie Riemer
First Team Coach	Christopher John
Performance Coach	Chris Domogalla
Goalkeeper Coach	Ed Wootten
Loans Manager	Andrew Taylor
Head of Medicine	Henry McStay
Sporting Director	Adam Underwood

Leeds United Managers History: List of All Leeds United Managers

As Leeds United has been managed by numerous managers over the years, many have etched their name in history by helping the club achieve commendable milestones. If we take a look at Leeds United managers list, huge names and legends have graced the club, helping manage the side and achieve considerable milestones. Join us as we take a look at the Leeds United managers over the years.

Manager	Tenure	Matches	Wins	Win%
Dick Ray	October 17, 1919 - February 1, 1920	17	4	23.53
Arthur Fariclough	February 1, 1920 - May 1, 1927	309	111	35.92
Dick Ray	July 1, 1927 - March 1, 1935	342	143	41.81
Billy Hampson	July 1, 1935 - May 1, 1947	231	74	32.03
Willis Edwards	May 1, 1947 - April 30, 1948	48	14	29.17
Major Frank Buckley	May 1, 1948 - April 30, 1953	224	87	38.84
Raich Carter	May 1, 1953 - June 1, 1958	217	90	41.47
Bill Lambton	August 23, 1958- February 28, 1959	33	10	30.30
Bob Roxburgh	March 7, 1959 - April 30, 1959	10	5	50
Jack Taylor	May 1, 1959 – March 1, 1961	81	27	33.33
Don Revie	March 1, 1961 - July 4, 1974	741	395	53.31
Brian Clough	July 30, 1974 - September 12, 1974	8	1	12.50
Maurice Lindley	September 12, 1974 - October 3, 1974	7	3	42.86
Jimmy Armfield	October 4, 1974 - June 30, 1978	193	67	45.08
Jock Stein	August 21 1978 - October 4, 1978	10	4	40
Jimmy Adamson	October 25, 1978 - October 1, 1980	98	35	35.71
David Merrington	October 1, 1980 - October 1, 1980	1	0	0
Allan Clarke	October 1, 1980 - June 30, 1982	84	27	32.14
Eddie Gray	July 4, 1982 - October 11, 1985	157	57	36.31
Peter Gunby	October 11, 1985 - October 11, 1985	1	0	0
Billy Bremner	October 11, 1985 - September 28, 1988	143	58	40.56
Peter Gunby	September 28, 1988 - October 10, 1988	3	0	0
Howard Wilkinson	October 10, 1988 - September 10, 1996	411	178	43.31
George Graham	September 10, 1996 - October 1, 1998	95	37	38.95
David O'Leary	October 1, 1998 - June 27, 2002	203	101	49.75
Terry Venables	July 8, 2002- March 21, 2003	42	16	38.10
Peter Reid	March 21, 2003 - November 10, 2003	22	6	27.27
Eddie Gray	November 10, 2003 - May 31, 2004	26	6	23.08
Kevin Blackwell	June 1, 2004- September 20, 2006	115	44	38.26
John Carver	September 21, 2006 -October 23, 2006	5	1	20
David Geddis	October 24, 2006 - October 24, 2006	1	0	0
Dennis Wise	October 24, 2006 - January 28, 2008	69	30	43.48
Gwyn Williams	January 29, 2008 - January 29, 2008	1	0	0
Gary McAllister	January 30, 2008 - December 21, 2008	50	25	50
Simon Grayson	December 23, 2008 - February 1, 2012	169	84	49.70
Neil Redfearn	February 1, 2012 - February 18, 2012	4	2	50
Neil Warnock	February 18, 2012 - April 1, 2013	63	23	36.51
Neil Redfearn	April 1, 2013 - April 12, 2013	1	0	0
Brian McDermott	April 12, 2013 - June 30, 2014	54	20	37.04
Dave Hockaday	July 1, 2014 - August 28, 2014	6	2	33.33
Neil Redfearn	August 28, 2014 - September 23, 2014	4	3	75
Darko Milanic	September 23, 2014 - October 25, 2014	6	0	0
Neil Redfearn	November 1, 2014 - June 30, 2015	33	11	33.33
Uwe Rosler	July 1, 2015 - October 18, 2015	12	2	16.67
Steve Evans	October 19, 2015 - May 31, 2016	38	14	36.84
Garry Monk	June 2, 2016- May 25, 2017	53	25	47.17
Thomas Christiansen	June 15, 2017 - February 4, 2018	35	15	45.45
Paul Heckingbottom	February 6, 2018 -June 1, 2018	16	4	25
Marcelo Bielsa	June 15, 2018 - February 27, 2022	170	81	47.65
Jesse Marsch	February 28, 2022 - February 6, 2023	37	11	29.73
Michael Skubala	February 6, 2023 - February 21, 2023	3	0	0
Javi Garcia	February 21, 2023 - May 3, 2023	12	3	25
Sam Allardyce	May 3, 2023 - June 2, 2023	4	0	0
Daniel Farke	July 4, 2023 - present	104	61	58.65

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Leeds United's most successful manager?

Don Revie is Leeds' greatest-ever manager, and he began his time in charge at Elland Road as player-manager back in 1961.

Who managed Leeds United after Clough?

Jimmy Armfield took charge of Leeds United in 1974, replacing controversial figure Brian Clough.

Who is considered the legendary manager of Leeds United?

Don Revie is widely regarded as Leeds United's greatest-ever manager. Even 36 years after his passing, his legacy remains deeply embedded in the club's history.

Who was the longest serving manager of the Leeds?

Don Review enjoyed the longest spell as the club's manager, having spent thirteen years in charge from becoming player-manager in March 1961 before leaving to take the England job in July 1974.

Why did Leeds United sack their manager?

On both occasions, the Canaries struggled in the Premier League, with Farke overseeing a 20th-place finish in one campaign and being relieved of his duties in November during the other.

Where can I find regular updates about the Leeds United manager?

Get the latest updates on Daniel Farke from the Leeds United Manager tab on Sportsdunia and the official club website.