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!
For four days, our coaches underwent intensive training in modern technical coaching. The program combined hands-on individual training sessions with in-depth theoretical and practical modules. The focus was on the targeted teaching of contemporary technical training methods—both theoretically grounded and directly applied on the training pitch. Under the motto “Next Level Technique Training”, the content aimed …
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 …
During the morning individual training sessions, our boys work in small groups, focusing specifically on technique, ball control, and the fine details that make the difference. High intensity, full concentration, and plenty of passion – that’s how you start the day right!
Sebastian Rass conducted an interview with the long-time NLZ director of Kickers Offenbach, Günter Stiebig.The main topics discussed included successful youth development and what it takes to become a professional. S.R.: Günter, thank you very much for taking the time to talk to us about football. You were NLZ director at Kickers Offenbach for more …
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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