Daniel Farke — GafferLens Lab
Daniel Farke
Leeds United· Premier League · 
Germany · Age 49
77/ 100
Strong
74th percentile of covered managers
Career snapshot
Age
49
30 OCT 1976
Appointed
4 JUL 2023
Tenure
3Y 3M
3 years, 3 months
Contractⓘ
Until Jun 2027
Contract confirmed
Senior managerial experienceⓘ
14 years, 10 months
16 years, 8 months incl. development sides
In coaching
16 years, 8 months
Includes academy & assistant roles
Season: 2026/27Competition: Premier LeagueUpdated: Updated this weekSource: GafferLens editorial review
GafferLens Lab
Advanced manager intelligence
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- Points per game1.58
League points won divided by matches managed in the current spell.
HIGH confidence - Win rate45%
386 matches in sample
HIGH confidence - Performance relative to resourcesGafferLens metric+1 places
Expected 15, actual 14. Editorial expectation, not a financial model.
LOW confidence - Tactical Flexibility IndexGafferLens metricData not currently available
How much a manager's team actually changes behaviour — not how many formations they name.
- Before / under manager comparisonGafferLens metricData not currently available
Team performance in the period before the appointment compared with performance since, adjusted for sample size.
- In-game managementData not currently available
Points gained from losing positions, points lost from winning positions, and results after tactical substitutions.
- Player development outputData not currently available
Minutes given to under-21 players, senior debuts awarded, and measurable improvement in individual output.
- Style versus resultsData not currently available
Whether the tactical approach actually produces outcomes — for example press intensity against high regains, or field tilt against xG.
- Adaptability by opponent styleGafferLens metricData not currently available
Results and performance against high presses, low blocks, back threes and possession-dominant opponents.
Methodology & data freshness
GafferScore 0.4 (provisional editorial) · tactical model 0.3 (prototype model) · rankings updated 2026-08-17. Form window: Last 10 competitive matches, recency weighted.
Updated this week · Confidence MEDIUM · Source: GafferLens editorial review
Image credits
Visual: GafferLens generic Leeds United shirt — an original unbranded illustration using traditional club colours. No licensed photograph verified for Daniel Farke (status: PLACEHOLDER).