Adi Hütter (born 19 March 1971) is an Austrian former professional footballer and current football manager. He is known for his managerial roles in Austria, Switzerland, and Germany.
Early life and playing career
- Born in Hohenems, Austria.
- Played primarily as a midfielder.
- Club career included spells with SV Feldkirchen, Austria Salzburg, Sturm Graz, SV Austria Wien, and FC Kärnten.
- Earned one cap for the Austria national team in 1998.
Managerial career
| Period | Club / Team | Notable Achievements |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 – 2012 | LASK Linz (head coach) | Guided the team to promotion to the Austrian Bundesliga (2009) and secured a respectable league finish. |
| 2012 – 2013 | FC Wacker Innsbruck (head coach) | Stabilised the club in the top flight. |
| 2014 – 2015 | Austria Wien (head coach) | Reached the Austrian Cup final (2015). |
| 2015 – 2017 | Red Bull Salzburg (head coach) | Won the Austrian Bundesliga twice (2015‑16, 2016‑17) and the Austrian Cup (2015‑16). |
| 2018 – 2019 | FC Basel (head coach) | Managed the Swiss club for one season; departed by mutual consent. |
| 2020 – 2022 | Borussia Mönchengladbach (head coach) | Oversaw the team’s Bundesliga campaign, achieving a 9th‑place finish in 2020‑21 and a 6th‑place finish in 2021‑22, securing UEFA Europa League qualification. |
| 2023 – present | Eintracht Frankfurt (head coach) | Appointed in March 2023; tasked with maintaining the club’s position in the Bundesliga. |
Coaching style
Hütter is recognised for implementing a high‑pressing, possession‑based system, emphasizing tactical discipline and adaptability across different leagues.
Personal life
Details regarding his personal life are limited in publicly available encyclopedic sources.
References
- Austrian Football Association (ÖFB) player records.
- Club announcements and seasonal performance statistics from Red Bull Salzburg, LASK Linz, FC Basel, Borussia Mönchengladbach, and Eintracht Frankfurt.
All information presented is derived from established encyclopedic and club records.
