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Manager dossier
Eddie Howe
Available· — · 
England · Age 48
4-3-3High Press
GafferScore
84/ 100
Very high level
91st percentile of covered managers
High confidenceUpdated today
Career snapshot
PermanentVerified 20 AUG 2026 · MEDIUM
Age
48
29 NOV 1977
Appointed
8 NOV 2021
Tenure
4Y 11M
4 years, 11 months
Contractⓘ
Expiry not publicly disclosed
Senior managerial experienceⓘ
16 years
Since 2011
In coaching
16 years
Includes academy & assistant roles
Current role
Available
Current base shape
4-3-3
Appointed
08 Nov 2021
Contract expiry
—
Senior managerial experience
16 years
Date of birth
29 Nov 1977
Place of birth
Amersham, England
Tactical identity
High Press
Provisional data
Season: 2026/27Competition: —Updated: Updated todaySource: GafferLens editorial review
Analytical summary
An intense, duel-heavy pressing coach who improves existing players and attacks fast through wide areas.
Global GafferLens rank
Unranked
Very high level
— rank
—
Percentile
—
Form score
Not yet rated
Current-role match record: NOT YET AVAILABLE
Recent results
No verified competitive match records for the active employment spell
Last 5 competitive matches in current role
Age
48
Derived from date of birth
High PressVertical FootballFast TransitionWide OverloadsAggressive Duels
Tactical profile
AttackHigh8480th
DefenceHigh8274th
PressingVery high8892nd
PossessionAbove average7659th
Build-UpAbove average7547th
TransitionHigh8790th
Player DevelopmentHigh8584th
Tactical FlexibilityAbove average7970th
Updated today · Confidence HIGH · Source: GafferLens editorial review