Who is Natalie Max? Thomas Tuchel’s Brazilian girlfriend stands out at the FIFA World Cup
As he prepares for the 2026 World Cup semi-final this Wednesday, July 15, England coach Thomas Tuchel maintains a strong personal connection with Brazil. For around four years, the 52-year-old German has been dating Brazilian Natalie Max, who works as a director at an international marketing consultancy agency.
Natalie Max’s professional and discreet journey
Natalie Max, 38 years old, is a professional with more than a decade of experience in the digital marketing sector. She holds the position of director at Natexo, a consulting agency that serves nine countries, including Brazil. The Brazilian, who is also a mother of two children, prefers to keep her personal life out of the spotlight, making rare public appearances alongside her coach. His work at Natexo involves supervising digital marketing strategies for several clients, demonstrating a consolidated and independent career.
The beginning of Thomas Tuchel’s relationship with the Brazilian
The romance between coach Thomas Tuchel and Natalie Max began in 2022, approximately two months after the German’s divorce from journalist Sissi, his wife of 13 years and mother of his two daughters. The relationship with Natalie began when Tuchel was still Chelsea’s coach, raising comments behind the scenes at the London club about the coach’s personal life. A few months after the start of their relationship, in a period of turbulence, the coach was fired from the team, marking a turning point in his personal and professional life.
Couple’s leisure time in Sardinia
Shortly after their relationship began, Natalie and Tuchel were spotted enjoying leisure time on a private yacht in Sardinia, Italy. At the time, rumors circulated about the couple’s accommodation in a luxurious villa, with daily rates estimated at around 20 thousand pounds sterling, the equivalent of R$136 thousand at current prices. This period marked one of the couple’s few public appearances, highlighting Natalie’s discretion.
Thomas Tuchel’s career to the English national team
- PSG (Paris Saint-Germain):He won national titles and reached the UEFA Champions League final.
- Chelsea:He led the team to victory in the UEFA Champions League, Europe’s biggest club title.
- Bayern Munich:He coached the German giant, winning the Bundesliga title.
- In January 2025, Tuchel officially took charge of the England national team, succeeding Gareth Southgate, who had left the role after finishing runner-up in the 2024 Euro Cup. His arrival generated great expectations in the national team.
England at the 2026 World Cup: search for a historic title
Under the leadership of Thomas Tuchel, the English team finds itself in a prominent position in the 2026 World Cup, having reached the semi-finals. The team is scheduled to face Argentina this Wednesday, July 15, in Atlanta, in the United States. The decisive match will start at 4pm Brasília time. The Three Lions aim to return to a World Cup final after a 60-year absence, since their only victory at home, in 1966.
