Roger Schmidt facts for kids
Roger Schmidt (born March 13, 1967) is a German football manager. He is known for his exciting style of play. He has managed several top teams in Europe.
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Roger Schmidt's Early Life and Playing Career
Roger Schmidt was born in Kierspe, Germany. Before becoming a football manager, he was an engineer. He also played football himself. He played as a midfielder for teams like SC Verl and SC Paderborn. A midfielder is a player who helps both attack and defense on the field.
Starting His Coaching Journey
Schmidt began his coaching career with smaller clubs. His first manager job was with Delbrücker SC. He then coached Preußen Münster. After that, he moved to Paderborn 07. Since his time with Münster, he has been a professional football manager. This means coaching became his full-time job.
Time at FC Red Bull Salzburg
One of his important coaching jobs was with FC Red Bull Salzburg. This team plays in the Bundesliga, which is the top football league in Austria. Under his leadership, the team achieved many goals and points. Even though they had a great season, they finished second in the league.
Some people thought he might lose his job. However, many fans showed their strong support for him. They wanted him to stay as their manager.
Moving to Bayer 04 Leverkusen
In 2014, Roger Schmidt left FC Red Bull Salzburg. He then became the manager of Bayer 04 Leverkusen. This is a well-known club in the German Bundesliga.
