Athletes · Coaches
Thomas Reis
Trabzonspor head coach and former Bundesliga player who previously managed Samsunspor, Schalke 04 and VfL Bochum.
Life and work
The story behind the role.
Thomas Reis is a German football coach and former professional player. Trabzonspor appointed him head coach on 17 September 2026 on a two-season agreement after reaching a transfer arrangement with Ludogorets. The club's current technical-staff register and signing announcement place him in charge of the senior team; this is his second head-coaching post in Türkiye after Samsunspor.
Reis played for Eintracht Frankfurt, VfL Bochum, FC Augsburg and Eintracht Trier. The German Football Association records 275 club matches in German competitions, including 128 Bundesliga appearances, and seven Germany under-21 matches. He then developed as a coach through VfL Bochum's youth, reserve and senior structures and VfL Wolfsburg's under-19 team before leading Bochum, Schalke 04, Samsunspor and Ludogorets. Schalke's official profile credits him with the 2021 2. Bundesliga title with Bochum.
Achievements and distinctions
- 01
2. Bundesliga champion as VfL Bochum head coach, 2020–21
- 02
Seven Germany under-21 appearances as a player
Career record
- 01
17 September 2026 — Appointed Trabzonspor head coach on a two-season agreement.
- 02
2024–February 2026 — Managed Samsunspor in Türkiye.
- 03
2019–2022 — Managed VfL Bochum, including the 2020–21 2. Bundesliga championship.
- 04
1992–2005 — Played in Germany for Eintracht Frankfurt, VfL Bochum, FC Augsburg and Eintracht Trier.
Career and education
Teams and organisations
Trabzonspor · Samsunspor · Ludogorets · FC Schalke 04 · VfL Bochum · VfL Wolfsburg · Eintracht Frankfurt
iintroo coverage · 2 reports
News and developments
Football · Archive ·
Aydoğdu’s late winner takes Samsunspor to 40 points
Soner Aydoğdu came off the bench to decide a 2–1 home win over Gaziantep on 24 January after the visitors had equalised early in the second half.
Read report →Football · Archive ·
Holse’s two goals give Samsunspor the Black Sea derby
Carlo Holse scored twice in a 2–1 home win over Trabzonspor on 4 January, restoring Samsunspor’s lead after Simon Banza’s equaliser.
Read report →