Career Timeline of Thomas Frank (football manager): Major Achievements and Milestones

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: June 9, 2025

From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Thomas Frank (football manager) made an impact.

Thomas Frank is a Danish professional football coach, currently managing Premier League club Brentford. Formerly an amateur player, he has risen to prominence through his coaching career, now leading a team in one of the world's most competitive football leagues. His success underscores his tactical acumen and leadership abilities within the sport.

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1995: Started coaching career

In 1995, Thomas Frank began his coaching career with the U8 team at hometown club Frederiksværk.

1998: Moved to Hvidovre

In 1998, Thomas Frank moved to the U12 team at Hvidovre.

2004: Moved to B93

In 2004, Thomas Frank moved to B93.

2004: Taught at Ishøj Business College

In 2004, Thomas Frank taught at Ishøj Business College.

2006: Moved to Lyngby

In 2006, Thomas Frank moved to Lyngby.

July 2008: Appointment as Manager of Denmark National Youth Teams

In July 2008, Thomas Frank was appointed as the manager of the Denmark national U16 and U17 teams.

2010: Managed Unofficial U18 Match

In 2010, Thomas Frank acted as manager during an unofficial U18 match, covering for Morten Wieghorst.

2011: Led U17 team to European and World Competitions

In 2011, Thomas Frank led the Denmark U17 team to the European U17 Championship finals for the first time in eight years and also to its first U17 World Cup.

July 2012: Promotion to Denmark U19 Manager

In July 2012, Thomas Frank was promoted to the Denmark U19 manager's job, though he later failed to qualify for the 2013 European U19 Championship.

June 2013: Appointment as Brøndby Manager

On June 10, 2013, Thomas Frank was named as manager of Danish Superliga club Brøndby, marking his first position in senior football.

2014: Brøndby finished 4th

In 2014, Thomas Frank achieved a 4th-place finish in the 2013–14 season with Brøndby, high enough to qualify for the Europa League qualification stages.

March 2016: Resignation from Brøndby

On March 9, 2016, Thomas Frank resigned from his position as manager of Brøndby after facing criticism from chairman Jan Bech Andersen on an online supporters' forum.

December 2016: Joined Brentford as Assistant Head Coach

On December 9, 2016, Thomas Frank moved to England to join Championship club Brentford as assistant head coach alongside Richard O'Kelly, signing a 2+1⁄2-year contract.

February 2018: New Contract with Brentford

In February 2018, Thomas Frank signed a new contract with Brentford, which would run until the end of the 2019–20 season.

October 2018: Promotion to Brentford Head Coach

In October 2018, Thomas Frank was promoted to head coach of English club Brentford.

January 2020: New Contract Signed

In January 2020, with Brentford in the play-off places, Thomas Frank and his assistant Brian Riemer signed new 3+1⁄2-year contracts.

2021: Promotion to the Premier League

In 2021, Thomas Frank managed Brentford to promotion to the Premier League after a 2–0 victory over Swansea City in the 2021 Championship play-off final, he was also named the 2020 DBU Coach of the Year.

January 2022: Contract Extensions Signed

On January 21, 2022, halfway through the 2021–22 season, Thomas Frank and his assistant Brian Riemer signed 3+1⁄2-year contract extensions with Brentford.