Jürgen Klopp may have retired from the top spot as coach of Liverpool FC, but in 2025, his shape-shifting to Head of Global Soccer at Red Bull GmbH is a strategic move for his later career. As one of the world’s best and most-respected football coaches for nearly a decade, following a professional career spanning many years, Jürgen is moving on in style. His tactical evolution is sure to shine in this new role, orchestrating clubs and players across the Red Bull ecosphere.
When the German coach arrived at Anfield in 2015, he brought with him a high-octane style of play known as ‘Gegenpressing’—an intense pressing system that suffocated opponents and turned defence into attack in seconds. However, as the seasons progressed, Klopp evolved his approach, adapting to counter different tactical setups and the challenges posed by modern football. From the blistering speed of his early teams to the controlled precision seen in recent years, Klopp’s evolution has been marked by a shift toward balance, strategic adaptability, and enhanced squad depth, cementing Liverpool as a force in both domestic and European competitions.
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Why The Switch to Red Bull?
When Jürgen Klopp announced he’d be leaving Liverpool FC at the end of the 23-24 season, all the way back at the end of January 2024, it was a shock for fans who had witnessed his powerhouse turnaround of the team. Under Jürgen’s lead, Liverpool rejoined the Champions League, took out the title, and then proceeded to take out multiple Premier League titles.
While the rest of the world may have believed that Klopp was up to the task of taking on far more seasons with the club, the reality was that Klopp was tired and ready to move on. Now, as Head of Global Soccer at Red Bull, Klopp takes on a vastly different role to that of coach, one that will involve different skills and tactics than he is used to. Klopp is inspired by the power and strength of the Red Bull team worldwide and will need to pull together plays that are more business than ball.
Tactics as a Player
If you followed Klopp’s career as a professional football player, you would know that he wasn’t always the most technically gifted member of the team. However, what he lacked in technical skills, he more than amply compensated for in his determination, grit, and team leadership on the field.
Jürgen was most well-known as a defender on the field, putting into play that fierce presence that not only left offensive players struggling but rallied his team with his back-from-the-ashes, fast defensive plays.
Tactics as a Coach
Klopp’s style as a player came along with him as he transitioned into coaching. As a coach, he taught his teams to play fiercely, with aggression toward getting the ball back and defending at all costs.
The Genpressing style of play that Klopp was known for involves surrounding the opposing team’s player after a turnover to win back the ball as quickly as possible. It’s a switch-up move that requires skill and discipline from players to carry out well, as well as physical prowess.
The speed and agility of players under Klopp’s direction, even in different combinations of player groups and plays, shone through in many of the games that Liverpool became famous for. The aggressive tactical plays and style pulled by Klopp over the many, many years at Liverpool ensures he will remain one of the top coaches of all time.
A New Evolution
At Red Bull, Klopp is now under contract for the next four years. According to multiple German media reports, the contract includes a special out clause – whereby Klopp can exit the contract if the German national team coach comes up for grabs. A German himself, it makes sense that Klopp would be attracted to the country’s top football job. Currently, Julian Nagelsmann, a man some 20 years Klopp’s junior, is the head coach of the German national team, landing himself the position back in late 2023. Nagelsmann’s contract with Germany covers the UEFA Euro 2028, so it’s unlikely that Klopp will be claiming the title anytime very soon. Julian is also known as one of the most professional coaches in the world, solidifying the German hard workmanship and intelligent style of management that is shared by Klopp.
In the meantime, the match-up of Red Bull and Klopp will likely prove fruitful: the brand and the man himself have similar qualities and alignments that can’t be denied.
