Dennis Hediger

Dennis Hediger is a Swiss former professional footballer who played as a midfielder. He retired at the end of his contract on 1 July 2020. He is the head coach of FC Zürich.

Career

Coaching and management career

After retiring, Hediger remained at FC Thun in a new role of head coach of the club's U-15 team. In the 2021–22 season, he coached FC Basel's U16s, in the upcoming 2022–23 season the U18s, and ahead of the 2023–24 season, he was named manager of the club's U21s.
In January 2024, he joined FC Zürich as U16s manager, initially, then manager of the club's U19 and U21 teams. He became the first-team assistant to head coach Mitchell van der Gaag upon the Dutchman's appointment prior to the 2025–26 season. After van der Gaag's dismissal, in October 2025, Hediger took over as interim head coach. He was given the role permanently on 19 December.
In October 2025, he became the interim head coach of FC Zürich after van der Gaag's dismissal. On 19 December 2025, the club confirmed him as their new permanent head coach, beginning 1 January 2026. He will attain his UEFA Pro License in spring 2026.