Graham Potter joined Chelsea on 8th September 2022 as their head coach, replacing Thomas Tuchel.
Potter came to Chelsea following three successful years at Brighton & Hove Albion. He took over from Chris Hughton after the 2018/19 Premier League campaign.
This article provides information about his biography, career, and net worth.
Graham Potter Biography
Graham Stephen Potter, born on 20th May 1975, is an English professional football manager and former player who most recently managed Premier League club Chelsea.
During his 13-year playing career, Potter, a left-back, amassed 307 appearances in the Football League.
He also featured in the Premier League for Southampton and played in the Football Conference for Shrewsbury Town.
On the international stage, he earned one cap for England at the under-21 level.
In January 2011, Potter began his professional managerial career with Swedish club Östersund.
He achieved remarkable success, securing three promotions and winning the Svenska Cupen. Under his guidance, Östersund even reached the knockout stage of the 2017–18 UEFA Europa League.
Career
Potter embarked on his managerial career in Sweden, achieving promotion with Östersunds FK from the fourth to the second tier in his initial two seasons.
Following that, he steered the club to victory in the Swedish Cup in 2017, marking their first major trophy win. Graham Potter also secured their spot in the Europa League group stage during the 2017–18 season.
In May 2019, Brighton & Hove Albion named Potter as their head coach.
During his first two seasons, he guided the club to ninth-placed finishes in the Premier League, marking their highest-ever placements.
However, in September 2022, Potter assumed the role of head coach at Chelsea. Regrettably, after a disappointing string of results, he was relieved of his duties in March 2023.
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Graham Potter Playing Career
At the age of 17, Potter commenced his footballing career as a trainee at Birmingham City.
Following a loan stint at Wycombe Wanderers, the emerging left-back subsequently transferred to Stoke City and later to Southampton in the Premier League.
It was during his time at Southampton that he notably featured in the memorable 6–3 victory over Manchester United in 1996.
Moreover, during his tenure as a Southampton player, he earned a cap for England U21s, participating in a European Championships qualifier against Moldova.
Potter played for the following clubs during his career;
- Birmingham City (1993-1996)
- Stoke City (1996-1997)
- Southampton (1997-1999)
- West Bromwich Albion (1999-2003)
- York City (2003-2004)
- Macclesfield Town (2004)
Graham Potter Net Worth
Graham Potter’s net worth is estimated to be around £1.5 million. This figure is based on his salary as a football manager, as well as any endorsement deals or other income he may have.
Potter’s net worth is expected to increase in the coming years, as he is one of the most highly-rated young managers in the world.
He has already achieved great success at clubs such as Östersund and Brighton & Hove Albion, and he is now managing one of the biggest clubs in the world, Chelsea.
