Umar was one of our first players to come to the DFI from Spain back then – with great talent, plenty of passion, and the goal of developing both athletically and personally.
With us, he learned German, sharpened his football skills, and laid the foundation for his impressive career. After spells at Würzburg and Schalke 04, Umar now plays in the Swiss second division for FC Wil 1900.
We’re absolutely delighted about his visit and proud to have accompanied him on part of his journey!
A new personnel addition marks the beginning of a new phase in the sporting development of the German Football Boarding School (DFI):Christian Wimmer – coach, UEFA Pro Licence holder, academy director, and former professional footballer – returns to Rosenheim after successful years on the international football stage and takes over the position of Head of …
It was an incredibly strong weekend for our U13 BOL team! On Saturday, the boys secured their ticket to the Cordial Cup 2026 in Tyrol after a tough qualification tournament against strong competition – one of the most prestigious youth football tournaments in Europe! At the tournament in Kitzbühel, they’ll face top academy teams such as Bayern Munich, Borussia Dortmund, Red Bull …
Marco Plank has been an integral part of our coaching team for many years. Originally from Johannesburg, he has mentored and supported numerous talented players during his time at the DFI. For a time, Marco oversaw the talent project – now, starting next season, he will be the head coach of the U19 II team. …
A man from the very beginning! Hans Haslreiter has been at the DFI for over 14 years, making him the longest-serving coach. Hailing from the region, he embodies the values and philosophy of the boarding school like no other. During this time, Hans has guided, supported, and shaped generations of players. With his experience, his …
Visit from Umar Saho at the DFI
Umar was one of our first players to come to the DFI from Spain back then – with great talent, plenty of passion, and the goal of developing both athletically and personally.
With us, he learned German, sharpened his football skills, and laid the foundation for his impressive career. After spells at Würzburg and Schalke 04, Umar now plays in the Swiss second division for FC Wil 1900.
We’re absolutely delighted about his visit and proud to have accompanied him on part of his journey!
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