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. …
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Marco Plank is the new head coach of the U19 II
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Dominik Stroh-Engel stays head coach for U17 II
After a dominant season with our second U17 team in the state league, it’s clear: Dominik Stroh-Engel will continue to hold the reins next season. The former Bundesliga professional began his first coaching position with the “Sechzgern” in the 2024/25 season – and after just a few weeks, he was an integral part of the …
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Nalu moves to the Thai League!
After his time with TSV 1860 Rosenheim in the U17 Bayernliga and several trials with German U19 Bundesliga teams – including Viktoria Köln – Nalu faced the question: winter break in Germany or a new path? The answer was bold: a two-year contract with Thai first division club Sukhothai FC! After successful training sessions and …
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David Balogh – an experienced man for the small-field
With David Balogh, a long-time trainer takes over the leading role in the small-field area. The B+ license holder most recently worked in the U19 BOL and U15 Bayernliga – now he is drawn back to the roots of football training. “With David, we have not only gained a proven football expert for our small-field, …
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Five boys, five paths – connected by a shared time at the DFI
As the summer approaches, we say goodbye to: 🔹 David, who has been part of the DFI since 2022, transferred to FC Bayern via our U13/U14 teams, and is now taking the next step to the Bayern Campus. 🔹 Hüseyin, who came to us from Lohne, played in the U16 KL, and successfully completed his …
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Moritz Hajek takes over the U15 Bayernliga team
After several successful years as head coach of our U13s and the main person responsible for the small-field area, Moritz Hajek will take over the U15s in the Bayernliga for the new season. “Moritz has been a highly valued, integral part of our training structure for many years. In addition, the certified game analyst has …
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Fabian Stierle new head coach for the U17
After several successful years as head coach of the U15s in the Bayernliga, Fabian Stierle will take over responsibility for the U17s for the new season. “For Fabian, it is the logical next step to lead the U17s in the coming season. He has been one of our absolute top coaches for years, knows the …
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Passed the High School diploma: Abhishek Kevadiya says goodbye to DFI
We warmly congratulate our student Abhishek Kevadiya on passing his Abitur (high school diploma)! After several years at the German Football Boarding School, Abhishek has successfully completed his school career. As one of the first Indian players to come to DFI through our partner Eric Benny Sports Management (EBSM), he is a true role model …
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