Oliver Glasner Biography: Stats, Age, Wife, Children, Net Worth, Parents, Height, Salary, Formation

Biography

Oliver Glasner (born August 28, 1974, in Salzburg, Austria) is a renowned Austrian professional football manager and former defender, currently leading Premier League club Crystal Palace.

He spent most of his playing career at SV Ried, making over 500 appearances and winning the Austrian Cup twice (1998, 2011), before a brain hemorrhage forced his retirement in 2011 at age 37.

Holding an MBA, Glasner transitioned into coaching as an assistant at Red Bull Salzburg, then managed SV Ried (2014–15), LASK (2015–19)—securing promotion and a second-place finish—and VfL Wolfsburg (2019–21).

His tenure at Eintracht Frankfurt (2021–23) peaked with the 2022 UEFA Europa League triumph and a Champions League knockout run. Appointed Palace manager in February 2024, he guided them to a record 49 Premier League points that season, their first FA Cup win in 2025.

He had an ongoing unbeaten streak into October 2025, which was ended by a loss to Everton on October 5 after a 19-game unbeaten run.

Austrian football manager
Oliver Glasner
Wiki Facts & About Data
Real Name:	Oliver Glasner
Born:	28 August 1974 (age 51 years old)
Place of Birth:	Salzburg, Austria
Nationality:	Austrian
Education:	University of Hagen
Height:	1.81 m
Parents:	Sieglinde Glasner
Siblings:	N/A
Spouse:	Bettina Glasner (m. 2007)
Girlfriend • Partner:	Not Dating
Children:	Julian Glasner, Niklas Glasner, Alina Glasner
Occupation:	Football Manager • Former Footballer
Net Worth:	$5 million-$10 million (USD)

Early Life & Education

Oliver Glasner was born on August 28, 1974, in Schärding, Austria, a quaint town nestled in the Innviertel region near the German border.

Growing up in a tight-knit, working-class family of Austro-Bavarian descent, he was primarily raised by his grandmother and mother, Sieglinde Glasner, in a single-parent household.

His mother worked tirelessly to support the family, instilling in him values of discipline and perseverance that shaped his character. Glasner’s Catholic faith, rooted in the cultural traditions of his region, provided a moral compass during his formative years. He did not meet his father until his twenties and has kept details about him private. Information about siblings remains undocumented.

Football became his passion early on, starting with local club SV Riedau before joining SV Ried’s youth setup at 18.

Glasner’s intellectual curiosity led him to earn a Diplomkaufmann (business administration degree) from the University of Hagen in 2006, even as he pursued a professional football career. His Austro-Bavarian heritage and Catholic upbringing, combined with a disciplined family environment, laid the foundation for his resilience and eventual success as a player and manager.

Career

Oliver Glasner, born on August 28, 1974, in Schärding, Austria, has built an impressive career as both a player and football manager, deeply shaped by his Austro-Bavarian roots and Catholic upbringing.

Raised in a working-class family by his mother, Sieglinde, and grandmother, Glasner developed a strong work ethic and discipline early in life—qualities that later defined his football philosophy.

His playing journey began with SV Riedau before joining SV Ried’s youth academy at age 18. As a commanding defender, Glasner became a club legend for SV Ried, making over 500 appearances between 1995 and 2011, winning the Austrian Cup twice (in 1998 and 2011) and helping the team secure promotion to the Austrian Bundesliga.

Remarkably, while still playing, he pursued academics—earning a business administration degree (Diplomkaufmann) from the University of Hagen in 2006, exemplifying his balance between intellect and athleticism.

His playing career ended prematurely in 2011 due to a brain hemorrhage, but Glasner seamlessly transitioned into coaching. From 2012 to 2014, he worked as an assistant coach at Red Bull Salzburg under Roger Schmidt, refining his tactical understanding of pressing and structured play. He took on his first head coach role at SV Ried (2014–2015), where he helped stabilize the club in the Austrian Bundesliga.

Glasner’s managerial breakthrough came with LASK (2015–2019), guiding them to promotion in 2016 and a historic second-place Bundesliga finish in 2019, which secured Champions League qualification. His success led him to VfL Wolfsburg, where from 2019 to 2021, he delivered a fourth-place finish and Champions League qualification, earning praise for his high-pressing, tactically disciplined approach.

His greatest triumph came at Eintracht Frankfurt (2021–2023), leading the team to UEFA Europa League glory in 2022—their first European trophy in 42 years—and a Champions League Round of 16 appearance the following season. Despite these achievements, domestic inconsistencies led to his exit in 2023.

In February 2024, Glasner was appointed manager of Crystal Palace, where he quickly made history. Under his leadership, Palace achieved a club-record 49 Premier League points in 2023–24, won their first-ever FA Cup in 2025, and maintained an unbeaten streak into October 2025, averaging 2.2 goals per game during the run.

Known for his intelligent blend of pressing football and structured defending, Oliver Glasner’s rise from a disciplined Austrian defender to one of Europe’s most respected tactical minds reflects a career defined by perseverance, intellect, and innovation.

Social Media

• Wikipedia: Oliver Glasner
• Instagram: Oliver Glasner (@Oliver.Glasner)

Personal Life

Oliver Glasner, born on August 28, 1974, in Schärding, Austria, is currently 51 years old.

Standing at 1.81 meters (5 feet 11 inches) tall, the former defender and current Crystal Palace manager has maintained a relatively private personal life despite his rising profile in European football, shaped by his Austro-Bavarian heritage and Catholic upbringing in a disciplined, working-class family.

Glasner has been married to his wife, Bettina Glasner, since 2007, with the couple often appearing together at events, such as galas and matches, where she supports him from the stands.

Bettina, who prefers to stay out of the spotlight, has been a steadfast partner through his career transitions, including his move to the Premier League, and he has jokingly mentioned her playful jealousy over the adoration from Crystal Palace fans.

This appears to be his only publicly documented marriage, though there are indications of a previous relationship. Together, they have three children: sons Julian Glasner (believed to be the eldest and from Glasner‘s prior relationship), Niklas Glasner, and daughter Alina Glasner, whose ages are not publicly disclosed, reflecting the family’s emphasis on privacy amid his high-profile role.

Net Worth

Oliver Glasner, the 51-year-old Austrian manager of Crystal Palace, has an estimated net worth of $5 million to $10 million.

His wealth is accumulated primarily through his escalating coaching salaries across clubs like VfL Wolfsburg, Eintracht Frankfurt, and his current £3-4 million annual deal at Palace, supplemented by performance bonuses from triumphs such as the 2022 UEFA Europa League and the 2025 FA Cup.

This modest figure for a top-tier manager reflects his relatively recent rise to prominence, with additional income from endorsements and charitable donations to brain injury causes, underscoring his grounded, family-oriented ethos rooted in his Austro-Bavarian upbringing.