Sebastian Hoeneß

Sebastian Hoeneß (born 12 May 1982) is a German professional football coach and former player. He is the current manager for Bundesliga club VfB Stuttgart.

Hoeneß played as an attacking midfielder, who spent the majority of his career with Hertha BSC II.

Upon becoming a manager, he spent two seasons in charge of TSG Hoffenheim before being appointed at Stuttgart in April 2023.

Playing career
In his youth, Hoeneß played for TSV Ottobrunn, TSV Grötzingen and VfB Stuttgart. In his senior career, he played for Hertha BSC II and TSG Hoffenheim. He ended his playing career in 2010.

Bayern Munich II
Hoeneß began his managerial career with the Hertha Zehlendorf under-19 team from 2011 to 2013. He later coached the youth teams of RB Leipzig from 2014 to 2017. Between 2017 and 2019, he coached the Bayern Munich under-19 team, before replacing Holger Seitz in 2019 as manager of the club's reserve team, who were promoted in the previous season to the 3. Liga. In his first season, Hoeneß led the team to win their first 3. Liga title, and was awarded the league's manager of the season award.

Hoffenheim
On 27 July 2020, Bundesliga club TSG Hoffenheim announced Hoeneß as their new manager for the 2020–21 season, signing a three-year contract until 30 June 2023. After turning out 9th in the 2021–22 season, Hoffenheim and Hoeneß parted ways.

Stuttgart
In April 2023, Hoeneß took over VfB Stuttgart. Hoeneß led the club from the bottom of the table into the relegation play-offs of the 2022–23 Bundesliga, in which Stuttgart defeated Hamburg. On 8 March 2024, Sebastian Hoeneß extended his contract with VfB Stuttgart until the summer of 2027. In the 2023–24 season, he led the club to a UEFA Champions League berth for the first time since 2009–10 by finishing 2nd, the club's best performance since 2007.

Personal life
Sebastian Hoeneß is the son of former international Dieter Hoeneß, and the nephew of Uli Hoeneß, also a former international and the former president of Bayern Munich.

Club
Bayern Munich II
 * 3. Liga: 2019–20

Individual

 * 3. Liga Manager of the Season: 2020