Route into the role
Tuchel took charge in January 2021 with Chelsea ninth in the Premier League and quickly installed a structured back three and strong positional control.
Achievements and record
Four months later Chelsea defeated Manchester City in the Champions League final. The UEFA Super Cup and FIFA Club World Cup followed.
Context and pressure points
His side reached six finals and produced a sequence of outstanding European knockout performances. The 2021 triumph established a second Champions League generation.
Conclusion and departure
His side reached six finals and produced a sequence of outstanding European knockout performances. The 2021 triumph established a second Champions League generation. The recorded Chelsea tenure ended on 7 September 2022.
Related seasons
For the full campaign sequence, use the season archive. For statistical limitations, see manager comparison.
Chelsea legacy
Tuchel took charge in January 2021 with Chelsea ninth in the Premier League and rapidly made the side difficult to play through. The change is visible in the Champions League knockout record, not only in descriptions of tactical organisation.
Chelsea beat Atlético Madrid, Porto and Real Madrid before defeating Manchester City 1-0 in the final. That second European Cup placed Tuchel immediately among the club's major trophy-winning managers.
The subsequent period added the UEFA Super Cup and FIFA Club World Cup, while domestic finals repeatedly ended in defeat. Those near misses matter because they show a team reaching decisive matches more often than it converted them.
Across his Chelsea tenure, Thomas Tuchel managed 100 matches and won 60, a 60.0% win rate. Major honours: 2021 UEFA Champions League 2021 UEFA Super Cup 2021 FIFA Club World Cup.