Thomas Häberli(born 11 April 1974)[1]is a Swissfootballmanager and former player. He is the current head coach ofSwiss Super LeaguesideServette FC.
 Häberli withYoung Boysin 2008 | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 11 April 1974 | ||
| Place of birth | Lucerne,Switzerland | ||
| Height | 1.82 m (6 ft 0 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Striker | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Servette(head coach) | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 1982–1987 | FC Eschenbach | ||
| 1987–1994 | Hochdorf | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1994 | Le Mont | 4 | (0) |
| 1995 | Lausanne-Sport | 0 | (0) |
| 1996–1997 | Hochdorf | 22 | (9) |
| 1997–1999 | Schötz | 51 | (21) |
| 1999 | Kriens | 22 | (8) |
| 2000 | Basel | 8 | (0) |
| 2000–2009 | Young Boys | 217 | (52) |
| Total | 324 | (90) | |
| International career | |||
| 2004 | Switzerland | 1 | (0) |
| Managerial career | |||
| 2009–2010 | FC Perlen-Buchrain | ||
| 2010–2012 | Young Boys(U-18) | ||
| 2011 | Young Boys(caretaker) | ||
| 2012–2013 | Young Boys(assistant) | ||
| 2013 | Young Boys(U-21) | ||
| 2013–2015 | Basel(U-21) | ||
| 2018–2019 | Basel(assistant) | ||
| 2019 | Luzern | ||
| 2021–2024 | Estonia | ||
| 2024– | Servette | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Club career
editHäberli was born inLucerne,Switzerland. He played as midfielder orstriker.Häberli started his youth football with the local amateur clubFC Eschenbach,based inEschenbachnext to his hometown ofBallwilinCentral Switzerland.In 1987 he moved on toFC Hochdorf,where he came through the ranks and advanced to their first team in the fifth tier of theSwiss football pyramid.In 1994, he moved toFC Le Mont,who had just been promoted to the semi-professional third tier, and are based inLe Mont-sur-Lausannein theFrench-speaking region of Switzerland.After just four appearances he was quickly snapped up by their bigger local rivals. In January 1995, aged 20, he signed his first profession contract with top-tierFC Lausanne-Sport.However, he played only for their U-21 team because he was suffering withback problems.This was diagnosed as aspinal disc herniaand so he cancelled his contract with the club and retired fromprofessional football.
For the 1996–97 season, he returned to his former clubFC Hochdorfin his homeCanton of Lucerne.In 1997, he moved to another local sideFC Schötz,based inSchötz.In the summer of 1999, aged 25, Häberli had recovered from his health problems and he felt fit enough to resume his career asprofessional footballer.He contacted local professional clubSC Kriensand asked them for a trial session. He impressed them and was offered a contract. His time at playing in theSwiss Challenge Leaguewith Kriens was a success and soontop flightclubs were taking note. Just six months later, in January 2000, he signed forFC Baselunder head coachChristian Gross.After playing in eight test games Häberli played hisdomestic leaguedebut for the club, coming in as substitute during the away game in theStade Olympique de la Pontaise,on 12 March, as Basel played against goalless draw withLausanne-Sport.[2]Häberli was used by Gross solely as substitute and again after just six months he moved on.[3]
Häberli moved toBernto play for BSC Young Boys where he remained until the end of his active career. At that time Häberli was the longest serving player at the club. In the2007–08 seasonHäberli scored 18 goals and finished second in the goalscoring charts, behind teammateHakan Yakin,asBSC Young Boysfinished second after defeat to winners FC Basel on the final day of the season. He was contracted to the club until 30 June 2010.
International career
editIn 2004, he made his only appearance so far forSwitzerlandagainst theFaroe Islands.
ForUEFA Euro 2008there was speculation amongst the media and the fans that he would be recalled due to his excellent form, and the injury sustained toBlaise Nkufo.He was recalled into the provisional squad by coachKöbi Kuhnand played in a warm up game with the squad in an unofficial friendly against the U21 side ofFC Lugano,scoring a goal. However, when the final squad was announced, the next day, Häberli did not make the final cut.
Coaching career
editYoung Boys
editHäberli was hired as U-18 manager forYoung Boysin 2010. After first team managerVladimir Petkovicwas fired, Häberli was appointed as the caretaker manager on 8 May 2011 alongside assistant manager Erminio Piserchia, until the 1 July 2011, whereChristian Grosswould take over.[4]After the summer, the continued coaching the U-18 squad.
On 30 April 2012, Häberli was promoted to first team assistant manager under managerMartin Rueda.[5]In April 2013 it was announced, that Häberli would take over the U-21 squad of the club.[6]
FC Basel
editOn 26 April 2013, it was confirmed that Häberli would take charge ofFC Basel's U-21 squad from the 2013–14 season.[7]In October 2015, Häberli changed position and was appointed as the club's new talent manager.[8]He held this position until the beginning of the 2018/19 season, where he was appointed as first team assistant manager.[9]Häberli resigned on 3 January 2019.[10]
FC Luzern
editOn 21 February 2019, he was appointed as the manager ofFC Luzern.[11]After a bad start in the 2019-2020 season, he was sacked on 16 December 2019.[12]
Estonia
editOn 5 January 2021, Häberli was appointed manager of theEstonia national teamon a contract due to run until the end of2022 FIFA World Cup qualification.[13]
On 15 May 2024, theEstonian Football Associationannounced that Häberli would step down in June 2024, with his assistant managerJürgen Henntaking over.[14]In his final match, the Estonian national team lost 4–0 to his nativeSwitzerland.[15]
Servette
editOn 10 June 2024, he returned to coaching in Swiss club football, taking up the mantle atServette FC.[16]
Personal life
editHäberli is married to Olivia and has two daughters and one son, Lielle, Eline and Ben and they live inTallinn,in Estonia.
Away from football he counts playingJass,swimmingandreadingas his hobbies.
Managerial
edit- As of match played 24 November 2024[17]
| Team | Nat | From | To | Record | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G | W | D | L | Win % | ||||
| FC Luzern | 
|
25 February 2019 | 16 December 2019 | 42 | 17 | 6 | 19 | 40.48 |
| Estonia | 
|
January 2021 | 5 June 2024 | 39 | 10 | 7 | 22 | 25.64 |
| Servette F.C. |
|
22 July 2024 | Present | 20 | 9 | 5 | 6 | 45.00 |
| Total | 101 | 36 | 18 | 47 | 35.64 | |||
Honours
editAs Manager
editEstonia
External links
edit- Swiss Football League profile(in German)
- BSC Young Boys profile(in German)
References
edit- ^"Switzerland - T. Häberli - Profile with news, career statistics and history".Soccerway.
- ^Verein "Basler Fussballarchiv” (12 March 2000)."FC Lausanne-Sport - FC Basel 0:0 (0:0)".Verein "Basler Fussballarchiv”.Retrieved16 November2022.
- ^Verein "Basler Fussballarchiv” (2016)."Thomas Häberli - FCB statistics".Verein "Basler Fussballarchiv”.Retrieved16 November2022.
- ^Christian Gross neuer YB-Trainer!,blick.ch, 8 May 2011
- ^RUEDA NEUER YB-TRAINER, HÄBERLI ASSISTENT,bscyb.ch, 30 April 2012
- ^Magnins gemischte Gefühle, Wölflis Forderung,bernerzeitung.ch, 9 April 2013
- ^Thomas Häberli geht zum FC Basel,derbund.ch, 26 April 2013
- ^THOMAS HÄBERLI IN NEUER FUNKTION,fcb.ch, 20 October 2015
- ^Bitter für den FC Luzern: Absage von Wunschkandidat Thomas Häberli,luzernerzeitung.ch, 6 June 2018
- ^Thomas Häberli erklärt den Abgang beim FC Basel,nau.ch, 3 January 2019
- ^Beim dritten Mal kommt Thomas Häberli zum FC Luzern und wird neuer Cheftrainer,nzz.ch, 21 February 2019
- ^[1],nzz.ch, 16 December 2019
- ^"Eesti meeste koondise eesotsas alustasid uued treenerid"(in Estonian). Estonian Football Association.Retrieved5 January2021.
- ^"Jürgen Henn to take over as Estonian men's national team head coach in June".ERR.15 May 2024.Retrieved11 June2024.
- ^"Estonia goes down 4:0 away to Switzerland in Thomas Häberli swansong".ERR.5 June 2024.Retrieved11 June2024.
- ^"Communiqué officiel du Servette FC"(in Swiss French).Servette FC.10 June 2024.Retrieved11 June2024.
- ^"Thomas Häberli".Sofascore.Retrieved29 July2024.
