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Aberdeen Appoints Lutz Pfannenstiel as Sporting Director Starting Nov. 10

The German executive is set to oversee football operations, performance included, to advance the club’s ambitious goals.

Overview

  • FC Aberdeen announced Lutz Pfannenstiel as sporting director with an official start targeted for November 10, pending visa completion.
  • Chairman Dave Cormack said the role covers all football and performance areas with responsibility for delivering the club’s ambitions in a competitive league.
  • Pfannenstiel was released from his sporting director post at MLS side St. Louis City SC at the end of August after five years in the job.
  • His previous executive experience includes serving as head of international relations at TSG Hoffenheim and as sporting director at Fortuna Düsseldorf in Germany.
  • Known for a globe‑spanning playing career across all six continents, he said he looks forward to contributing his experience and engaging with the Aberdeen community.