Andreas Georgson Explained

Andreas Georgson (born 21 February 1982) is a Swedish professional football manager who is currently a first-team coach at Manchester United.

Playing career

Georgson played for Rosengård and captained GIF Nike during his playing career.^[1]

Coaching and managerial career

Malmö (2006–2019)

Georgson began his coaching career at Malmö in 2006 and went on to hold various roles including Head of Youth Scouting, Head of Methodology in the academy, Under-17 Head Coach; he was the assistant head coach from 2018 to 2019. Following Uwe Rösler's suspension, Georgson stood in as Malmö manager in a 4–0 win against Örebro in November 2018.^{[2] [3]}

Brentford (2019–2020)

Georgson joined Brentford as the Head of Set Pieces and Individual Developments in November 2019 under Head Coach Thomas Frank.^{[4] [5] [6]} Georgson was noted for playing a pivotal role in Brentford's set-piece efficiency, using a data-driven model for improvement.^{[7] [8]}

Arsenal (2020–21)

After less than a year at Brentford,^[9] Georgson moved to Arsenal in August 2020 under Head Coach Mikel Arteta,^{[10] [11]} working alongside assistant coaches Albert Stuivenberg, Steve Round, Carlos Cuesta and Miguel Molina, and goalkeeping coach Iñaki Caña.^{[12] [13]} He left the club in the summer of 2021, and was replaced by set-piece coach Nicolas Jover.^{[14] [15]}

Malmö (2021–23)

Georgson left to rejoin Malmö where he became the club's Sport's manager under Director of Sports Daniel Andersson, where his role included management, strategy, development, player and leader recruitment and analysis.^[16] He became Sport Director following Andersson's departure in January 2022.^[17]

Georgson was the caretaker manager of Malmö from July to September 2022, and later served as the technical Director before leaving the club in August 2023.^{[18] [19]}

Southampton (2023)

Georgson became a set-piece coach at Southampton under manager Russell Martin in August 2023.^[20] He left the club in December 2023.^[21]

Lillestrøm (2024)

Georgson became head coach of Lillestrøm in January 2024, signing a three-year contract and succeeding caretaker manager Eirik Bakke.^{[22] [23] [24]}

Manchester United (2024–present)

Georgson became a set-piece coach at Manchester United in July 2024.^[25]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Andreas Georgson joins as Set Piece Coach Southampton FC News . 2024-02-28 . www.southamptonfc.com . en-gb.
2. Web site: Törner . Ole . 2022-08-01 . Andreas Georgson: "Det finns en jäkla energi och sug efter att få hjälpa den här gruppen" « Gasetten . 2024-02-28 . Gasetten . sv-SE.
3. Web site: Malmo FF 4-0 Orebro SK (1 Nov, 2018) Final Score - ESPN (UK) . 2024-02-28 . ESPN . en.
4. Web site: Andreas Georgson to join coaching staff . 2024-02-21 . www.brentfordfc.com . en-gb.
5. Web site: Ullal . Naveen . 2019-11-12 . Coach 'proud' to join Thomas Frank's backroom staff at Brentford - Talks about impending move . 2024-02-21 . Sport Witness . en-GB.
6. Web site: Livet efter Malmö: "Det här är jättespännande" . 2024-02-21 . Fotbolldirekt . en.
7. Web site: ((06N0LE)) . 2020-08-23 . Arsenal hire set-piece coach Andreas Georgeson . 2024-02-28 . The Short Fuse . en.
8. Web site: 2020-08-24 . Arsenal: Andreas Georgeson is the Best Signing of the Summer . 2024-02-28 . Pain in the Arsenal . en-US.
9. Web site: Hurley . Lee . 2020-09-24 . Why Arsenal fans should be excited by Arteta's 3 new coaches . 2024-02-28 . en-US.
10. Web site: Collings . Simon . 2020-08-23 . Arteta identifies set-piece specialist for Arsenal backroom role . 2024-02-28 . Evening Standard . en.
11. Web site: Wilson . Amie . 2020-08-23 . Arteta aims to improve key areas with addition of Georgson to coaching staff . 2024-02-28 . Football London . en.
12. Web site: Coaching team named . 24 December 2019 . Arsenal F.C. . 12 October 2024.
13. Web site: Coaching and backroom team . 28 August 2020 . Arsenal F.C. . 12 October 2024.
14. Web site: Collings . Simon . 2021-07-05 . Arsenal hire Man City coach Jover as Georgson leaves for Malmo . 2024-02-28 . Evening Standard . en.
15. Web site: Critchlow . Dan . 2021-07-17 . Confirmed: Arsenal hire Manchester City set-piece coach . 2024-02-28 . en-US.
16. Web site: SvenskaFans . 2024-02-28 . www-svenskafans-com.translate.goog . sv.
17. Web site: Andreas Georgson tar över som sportchef i Malmö FF: "Blir en utmaning" . 2024-02-28 . fotbolltransfers.com . sv.
18. Web site: 2023-08-04 . Teknisk direktør forlader Malmö: Skal til Southampton . 2024-02-28 . bold.dk . da.
19. Web site: 2023-08-04 . Lämnar Malmö FF – är klar för Southampton . 2024-02-28 . www.aftonbladet.se . sv.
20. Web site: DailyCannon . 2023-08-06 . Former Arsenal set-piece specialist joins Southampton as assistant coach . 2024-02-28 . en-US.
21. Web site: Southampton's Set Piece Coach Andreas Georgson leaves club to take manager's job at Lillestrom Southampton FC News . 2024-02-28 . www.southamptonfc.com . en-gb.
22. Web site: Lokøy . Christian Dehlie . NTB . 2023-12-21 . Eliteserien: Andreas Georgson presentert som ny Lillestrøm-trener . 2024-02-28 . VG . no.
23. Web site: Samlet støtteapparatet: Jakter nye spillere - i dialog med Åsen, Garnås, Bolly og Lundemo . 2024-02-28 . Lillestrøm . nb-no.
24. Web site: Stian André . de Wahl . Martin . Busk . 2023-12-21 . Bekreftet: Andreas Georgson er ny LSK-trener . 2024-02-28 . Nettavisen . no.
25. Web site: Man Utd appoint Andreas Georgson as first team coach . 2024-07-26 . www.manutd.com . en.