Thomas Reis

Thomas Reis (, born 4 October 1973) is a German football manager and former professional player who's the current head coach of Süper Lig club Samsunspor.

As a player, he began his career at Wertheim-Eichel and later played for clubs like VfB Stuttgart, Eintracht Frankfurt, and VfL Bochum, primarily in defensive and midfield roles. His career highlights include helping Bochum achieve Bundesliga promotion and playing for Germany U-21. After retiring, he transitioned to coaching, starting with Bochum’s youth department and eventually managing the senior team. Reis gained prominence for his tactical acumen, notably leading Bochum to Bundesliga promotion in 2021. Later stints included managing Schalke 04 and, as of 2024, heading Turkish club Samsunspor. Provided by Wikipedia