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JT
44%Win Rate
Genk•Head Coach•
DenmarkDenmark
323
Matches
1.57
Points/Match
56
Age
15
Years Active
Card stats based onCareer

Career Statistics

Win Rate
47.4%
Matches
506
Pts/Match
1.66
Teams Managed
7
47%
240
Wins
24%
121
Draws
29%
145
Losses

Career History

506
Matches
1.66
Average points per match
7
Teams
Won 240Draw 121Lose 145
47.4%23.9%28.7%

Most recent stints (5 of 7 teams managed).

Genk
Genk
2026 –
1.67
Points/Match
12 Matches · 42% wonWon 5Drawn 5Lost 2
Al Ahly
Al Ahly
2025 – 2026
1.89
Points/Match
28 Matches · 54% wonWon 15Drawn 8Lost 5
FC Augsburg
FC Augsburg
2023 – 2025
1.29
Points/Match
129 Matches · 35% wonWon 45Drawn 32Lost 52
FC København
FC København
2020 – 2022
1.85
Points/Match
74 Matches · 54% wonWon 40Drawn 17Lost 17
Gent
Gent
1.63
Points/Match
80 Matches · 46% wonWon 37Drawn 19Lost 24

Career insights

  • ·Points per match: 1.66 (240-121-145)
  • ·Best spell by results: FC Midtjylland — 1.93 pts/match (147 matches)
  • ·Clubs managed: 7 · 2011–2026

Computed by GioScore from every match on record for this manager (3 points for a win, 1 for a draw).

About Jess Thorup

Jess Thorup is a 56-year-old Danish football manager. Across the 506 matches on record as a manager he has won 47.4% (240 wins, 121 draws and 145 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 506 recorded matches, with 240 wins, 121 draws and 145 defeats (47.4% win rate).