Dennis Kutrieb (born 1 December 1979) is a German football manager who last managed Ebbsfleet United.[1][2][3]

Dennis Kutrieb
Personal information
Date of birth (1979-12-01) 1 December 1979 (age 44)
Place of birth Germany
Managerial career
Years Team
2014–2015 TuS Makkabi Berlin
2015–2017 VSG Altglienicke
2018–2020 Tennis Borussia Berlin
2020–2024 Ebbsfleet United

Early life edit

Kutrieb is a native of Berlin, Germany.[4][5]

Playing career edit

As a footballer, Kutrieb played for German sides including RSV Waltersdorf.[6]

Style of play edit

Kutrieb mainly operated as a midfielder and was known for his technical ability.[7]

Managerial career edit

In 2018, Kutrieb was appointed manager of German side Tennis Borussia Berlin.[8] He was regarded to have performed well with the club.[9]

In 2020, he was appointed manager of English side Ebbsfleet United during the coronavirus pandemic.[10][11] He was regarded as a left-field managerial appointment.[12] He suffered relegation with the club.[13] During his first full season with the club, the helped them achieve third place.[14] He then helped them win the league.[15] They finished with a club record 110 league goals and 103 points.[16] In 2023, he extended his contract with them until 2026.[17] On 29 January 2024, Kutrieb was sacked following Ebbsfleet dropping into the relegation zone.[18]

Managerial style edit

Kutrieb has been regarded as a pragmatic tactician.[19]

Personal life edit

Kutrieb is proficient in speaking English.[20] He has a son.[21]

References edit

  1. ^ "Dennis Kutrieb says he is annoying because he demands more from his team". kentonline.co.uk.
  2. ^ "Dennis Kutrieb told squad to enjoy title challenge two months ago". kentonline.co.uk.
  3. ^ "Dennis Kutrieb says glory, not money, should be the motivating factor for players pondering their future". kentonline.co.uk.
  4. ^ "THE BOSSES' LOUNGE – DENNIS KUTRIEB". Non League Daily.
  5. ^ "„Hier schlägt das Herz der Fußball-Romantiker"". Archived from the original on 8 August 2023. Retrieved 8 September 2023.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
  6. ^ "Dennis Kutrieb feiert mit Ebbsfleet United englischen Titel". maz-online.de. Archived from the original on 8 August 2023. Retrieved 8 September 2023.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
  7. ^ "Dennis Kutrieb: „Mein Ziel ist die Premier League"". maz-online.de. Archived from the original on 8 April 2023. Retrieved 8 September 2023.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
  8. ^ "Kutrieb: „Ich bin sehr zufrieden mit unserem Auftritt"". bz-berlin.de.
  9. ^ "Dennis Kutrieb - Kicker article".
  10. ^ "Dennis Kutrieb joins Liverpool's Jurgen Klopp and former Norwich City boss Daniel Farke as the only German managers to have won league titles in England". kentonline.co.uk.
  11. ^ "„Freude und Erleichterung an so einem Tag sind natürlich riesig"".
  12. ^ "Dennis Kutrieb and Ebbsfleet fired by play-off heartache". thenonleaguefootballpaper.com.
  13. ^ "Kutrieb: Abstieg wegen 0,002 Punkten". bz-berlin.de.
  14. ^ "Dennis' game in not a menace". thenonleaguefootballpaper.com.
  15. ^ "Dennis Kutrieb im Interview". kick.tv.
  16. ^ "Dennis Kutrieb says his National League South title winners are worthy of every plaudit". kentonline.co.uk.
  17. ^ "Dennis Kutrieb says positive vibes the reason for extending his stay at Stonebridge Road". kentonline.co.uk.
  18. ^ "Club statement: Dennis Kutrieb". www.ebbsfleetunited.co.uk. 29 January 2024. Retrieved 30 January 2024.
  19. ^ "Kutrieb 'causing consistent ripples' on the continent".
  20. ^ "Dennis Kutrieb: „Das Bauchgefühl war einfach sehr gut"". bz-berlin.de.
  21. ^ ""Hier wird solange draufgegangen, wie man kann"". rbb24.de.