1. Playing Career
Christian Eichner began his professional football career as a player. While details regarding his specific playing clubs and international appearances are not extensively documented in available information, his foundation as a player provided the groundwork for his later transition into coaching.
1.1. Club Career
Information on Christian Eichner's club career as a player, including the teams he played for, his positions, and significant achievements, is not detailed in the provided sources.
1.2. International Career
Details regarding Christian Eichner's international career, including any appearances for the German national team or youth national teams, are not provided in the available sources.
2. Managerial Career
Christian Eichner transitioned from his playing career into football management, where he has primarily made his mark as a coach for Karlsruher SC. His progression within the club highlights his development from an interim role to a long-term head coach.
2.1. Karlsruher SC
Eichner's most significant tenure as a coach has been with Karlsruher SC, a club where he has served in two distinct capacities: an initial caretaker role and subsequently as the permanent head coach.
2.1.1. Caretaker Role
Christian Eichner's first managerial stint at Karlsruher SC was as a caretaker manager. He was appointed to this interim position on 20 August 2017 and served until 28 August 2017. During this brief period, he was part of a caretaker duo alongside Zlatan Bajramović. This initial experience provided him with an early insight into the responsibilities of leading a professional football team. Under his caretaker leadership, Karlsruher SC played 2 matches, winning 1 and drawing 1, with a goal difference of +5 (6 goals for, 1 against).
2.1.2. Head Coach Tenure
Following his interim period, Christian Eichner was appointed as the permanent head coach of Karlsruher SC on 3 February 2020. He has held this position continuously since then, leading the team through numerous seasons in the 2. Bundesliga. His tenure as head coach has been marked by strategic decisions and efforts to develop the team's performance. As of 1 March 2025, under his continuous leadership, Karlsruher SC has played 185 matches, securing 70 wins, 56 draws, and 59 losses. The team has scored 318 goals and conceded 271, resulting in a positive goal difference of +47.
2.2. Managerial Statistics
The following table summarizes Christian Eichner's coaching record for each team he has managed, as of 1 March 2025.
| Team | Nat | From | To | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karlsruher SC (caretaker) | Germany | 20 August 2017 | 28 August 2017 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 1 | +5 | 50.00 |
| Karlsruher SC | Germany | 3 February 2020 | Present | 185 | 70 | 56 | 59 | 318 | 271 | +47 | 37.84 |
| Total | 188 | 72 | 57 | 59 | 324 | 272 | +52 | 38.30 | |||
3. Personal Life
Information regarding Christian Eichner's personal life, including details about his family, specific interests outside of football, or community involvement, is not available in the provided source materials.