German Football Manager of the Year
As coach of the year 's best soccer coach of the season is annually awarded in Germany. Coach of the Year is chosen by the members of the Association of German sports journalists (VDS ) and honored together with the journal Kicker sports magazine. When candidates come coach in Germany and German coach abroad in question. The prize is awarded since 2002, Klaus Möller Topp was the first title holder.
The most successful coach is Felix Magath, the total of three times - was chosen coach of the year - with three different clubs. First titleholder, who coached no club team at the time of his election, was Jürgen Klinsmann (2006). The first foreign title holder was Louis van Gaal.