About Michael Köllner
Born 1969. Michael Köllner is a German association football coach.
Michael Köllner (; born 29 December 1969) is a German professional football manager who is the current head coach of Austrian Bundesliga side FC Blau-Weiß Linz.
Career Köllner coached 1. FC Nürnberg II before being promoted to first team manager in May 2017. He was sacked on 12 February 2019. He signed for 1860 Munich on 9 November 2019. He was sacked in January 2023. In April 2023, he became the new manager of FC Ingolstadt. In May 2024, he was sacked.
On 21 December 2025 he joined struggling Austrian Bundesliga club FC Blau-Weiß Linz. He joins them on an 18 month contract with an option to automatically extend by a further year if the team avoids relegation. At the time of his appointment, Linz sit in last place in the 2025–26 Bundesliga.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Michael Köllner?
German association football manager
When was Michael Köllner born?
Michael Köllner was born on 29 December 1969 in Fuchsmühl.
What is Michael Köllner's occupation?
Michael Köllner is an association football coach.
What nationality is Michael Köllner?
Michael Köllner is German.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Michael Köllner. https://biography.guide/michael-kollner/
MLA: "Michael Köllner." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/michael-kollner/.
Chicago: "Michael Köllner." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/michael-kollner/.
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