Tuğberk Tanrıvermiş

Tuğberk Tanrıvermiş (, born April 17, 1989, in Istanbul, Turkey) is a Turkish football manager and coach. He was last the head coach of the Slovenian club NK Maribor. Over the course of his career, Tanrıvermiş has worked with prestigious clubs in Turkey and Italy, focusing on youth development before transitioning to senior football management.

Coaching career Early career Tanrıvermiş began his career at Galatasaray, where he managed youth teams starting in 2010. In 2011, he took on the role of assistant coach for the Galatasaray U19 team, focusing on player development and tactical training.

In 2013, he briefly worked as a scout for Galatasaray before joining Denizlispor as an assistant coach for their youth teams.

Success with Roma and Spezia In 2018, Tanrıvermiş moved to Italy to join Roma’s youth setup, where he contributed to the club’s renowned development programs. His work focused on nurturing young talent and preparing them for professional football.

In 2021, Tanrıvermiş was appointed head coach of the Spezia U19 team, leading them for the 2021–22 season. He returned to Roma in 2022 to manage the Roma U18 team, a role he held until the conclusion of the 2023–24 season. In 2023, Tanrıvermiş was honored with the prestigious Italian Youth Football Excellence Award (Italian: Eccellenza del Calcio Giovanile Italiano), presented by FIGC for his innovative coaching methods and his success in developing young talents during his time at Roma. This recognition placed him among the most promising youth football coaches in Europe.

SKN St. Pölten On 9 October 2024, Tanrıvermiş took his first senior team management role, becoming head coach of SKN St. Pölten in the Austrian Second Division. His appointment marked a significant transition from youth to professional senior football coaching. He registered 11 wins in 19 matches and the team finished fourth, narrowly missing out on promotion.

Maribor On 12 June 2025, Tanrıvermiş was hired as the new manager of Slovenian team NK Maribor. His contract was terminated after just 49 days, on 18 August 2025, as Maribor managed to secure only two wins in the first five rounds of the Prva Liga competition and crashed out in the second qualifying round of the UEFA Conference League.

Coaching philosophy Tanrıvermiş is recognized for his emphasis on youth development, tactical flexibility, and modern training techniques. His career has been defined by his ability to prepare young players for professional success, blending data-driven approaches with traditional coaching methods.

Career statistics

Team Nat From To G W D L GF GA Win % Spezia U19 5 July 2021 30 June 2022 26 10 4 12 44 44 Roma U18 3 August 2022 30 June 2024 65 36 13 16 152 98 SKN St. Pölten 9 October 2024 30 June 2025 19 11 5 3 40 21 NK Maribor 1 July 2025 18 August 2025 7 2 3 2 11 10 Total 117 59 25 33 247 173