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February 12, 2026
Pellegrino Matarazzo: the American manager revitalizing Real Sociedad
After just eight games, it’s fair to ask if the former Columbia University math major is having the best-ever season for a US coach in Europe
TL;DR
- Pellegrino Matarazzo, with a background in applied mathematics, is the new manager of Real Sociedad.
- Since his December appointment, the team has climbed from 16th to eighth place in La Liga, achieving significant wins against top clubs.
- Matarazzo's success raises the possibility of the best season ever for a US-born coach in European club soccer.
- He previously managed Stuttgart and Hoffenheim in Germany after a decade in lower leagues.
- Matarazzo is adapting to the local culture and making efforts to communicate effectively with his team.
- Despite recent successes, Real Sociedad is still not entirely safe from the relegation zone with 15 rounds left.
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