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JT
45.3%Win Rate
Genk•Head Coach•
DenmarkDenmark
327
Matches
1.60
Points/Match
56
Age
-
Years Active
Card stats based onCareer

Career Statistics

Win Rate
45.3%
Matches
327
Pts/Match
1.60
Teams Managed
5
45%
148
Wins
24%
78
Draws
31%
101
Losses

Career History

510
Matches
1.68
Average points per match
7
Teams
Won 246Draw 118Lose 146
48.2%23.1%28.6%

Most recent stints (5 of 7 teams managed).

Genk
Genk
2026 –
2.10
Points/Match
10 Matches · 60% wonWon 6Drawn 3Lost 1
Al Ahly
Al Ahly
2025 – 2026
1.84
Points/Match
25 Matches · 52% wonWon 13Drawn 7Lost 5
FC Augsburg
FC Augsburg
2023 – 2025
1.35
Points/Match
135 Matches · 37% wonWon 50Drawn 32Lost 53
FC København
FC København
2020 – 2022
1.87
Points/Match
75 Matches · 55% wonWon 41Drawn 17Lost 17
Gent
Gent
1.62
Points/Match
82 Matches · 46% wonWon 38Drawn 19Lost 25

About Jess Thorup

Jess Thorup is a 56-year-old Danish football manager. Across the 510 matches on record as a manager he has won 48.2% (246 wins, 118 draws and 146 defeats). He currently manages Genk, a post held since 2026. Earlier in his career he also managed FC København, FC Augsburg, Al Ahly, FC Midtjylland and Gent. In total, he has led 7 different teams. His longest recorded stint is at FC Midtjylland: 147 matches at a 58% win rate.

Frequently Asked Questions

What team does Jess Thorup manage?
Jess Thorup currently manages Genk.
What nationality is Jess Thorup?
Jess Thorup is from Denmark.
How old is Jess Thorup?
Jess Thorup is 56 years old.
What is Jess Thorup's coaching career?
Jess Thorup has managed 7 teams throughout their career.
How many matches has Jess Thorup managed?
Jess Thorup has managed 510 recorded matches, with 246 wins, 118 draws and 146 defeats (48.2% win rate).