Heidenheim's record player Marc Schnatterer will strengthen the coaching team around head coach Frank Schmidt in the future. The 40-year-old holds the DFB-A-License and signed a contract with the Bundesliga relegation team.
What happens?
Schnatterer scored 121 goals in 457 competitive games for 1. FC Heidenheim and prepared 127 goals.
Why is this important for Heidenheim?
„Schnatti‘ has shaped our club over many years on and off the pitch like no other player in the history of FCH“, said Heidenheim's chairman Holger Sanwald in a club statement.
What comes next?
Schmidt is looking forward to his long-time captain. As co-trainer, Schnatterer's focus will be on offensive play, standard situations, and individual player development at the second division team.
Heidenheim is currently in 17th place in the Bundesliga, with 26 points from 34 games and a record of 6 wins, 8 draws, and 20 losses. The team has scored 41 goals this season and conceded 72, resulting in a goal difference of -31. The gap to league leaders Bayern München is 63 points.
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| League position | 17th place |
| Points | 26 |
| Games | 34 |
| Wins | 6 |
| Draws | 8 |
| Losses | 20 |
| Goals scored | 41 |
| Goals conceded | 72 |
| Goal difference | -31 |
| Gap to league leaders | 63 points |
