Roberto De Zerbi: Tottenham Hotspur Manager Profile

Last updated: 19 September 2026

Roberto De Zerbi
Name Roberto De Zerbi
Club Tottenham Hotspur FC
Nationality Italy
Age 47 (born Wed, 6 Jun 1979)

Data: SportMonks · updated 4 Sept 2026

Roberto De Zerbi at Tottenham Hotspur

Roberto De Zerbi arrived at Tottenham Hotspur ahead of this season and moved fast in the market. Moreover, ten new signings joined the Lilywhites after the club narrowly avoided relegation last year. Moore featured regularly for him in pre-season and in the Premier League before his transfer went through. De Zerbi later praised Mohammed Kudus, calling his fitness return great news for Tottenham. Meanwhile, he rates Kudus alongside James Maddison among the club’s most important players once both return fully fit. Martin Dubravka also earned praise from De Zerbi after his official debut between the sticks. \”He’s a good guy, good goalkeeper,\” De Zerbi said of the Slovak stopper. Fans can follow every name on the Tottenham Hotspur squad page this season.

Career Before Tottenham Hotspur

Before joining Tottenham Hotspur, De Zerbi built his reputation in Italian and Ukrainian football. He managed Foggia early in his coaching career, working with a squad that played quick, possession-based football. Sassuolo then gave him his platform in Serie A, where his style drew wider attention. Indeed, Shakhtar Donetsk hired him next, putting him in charge of their first team in Ukraine. Brighton & Hove Albion brought him into the Premier League, and his work there caught Tottenham’s eye.

Career History Overview

De Zerbi’s managerial career now spans four countries before his move to Tottenham Hotspur.

Club Country Role
Foggia Italy Head Coach
Sassuolo Italy Head Coach
Shakhtar Donetsk Ukraine Head Coach
Brighton & Hove Albion England Head Coach
Tottenham Hotspur England Head Coach

Major Honours Won

Crucially, De Zerbi has not yet won a major trophy during his managerial career. Tottenham Hotspur gives him a fresh chance to add the club’s next honour.