Tomas Trucha

Tomas Trucha is a 54-year-old Czech football manager known for his adventurous coaching career that spans across Africa and Asia. Often referred to as the 'Juergen Klopp of the Czech Republic', he gained recognition for leading Penang FC to a remarkable third-place finish in the 2021 Malaysian Super League, a significant achievement for a promoted team. Trucha has also made his mark in Kenya, where he revitalized AFC Leopards, taking them from the bottom of the league to a respectable fifth place, demonstrating his ability to turn struggling teams around. He is set to become the new head coach of PSM Makassar, following the departure of Bernardo Tavares.