Sabrina Wittmann Becomes First Female Coach in German Men's Professional Football

The FC Ingolstadt coach's historic appointment is seen as a significant step for gender equality in football.

Sabrina Wittmann, 33, was promoted in June to head coach of FC Ingolstadt, making her the first woman to lead a men's professional football team in Germany.
Wittmann credits her passion for coaching and her focus on player development rather than seeking to be a trailblazer in the sport.
Football pioneer Carolina Morace, the first woman to coach a men's professional team in Italy, praised Wittmann's achievement as a milestone for gender equality in football.
Morace emphasized the need for equal access to training programs and recognition of qualifications for women in football coaching roles.
Wittmann shared that Miroslav Klose encouraged her parents to let her join a football club as a child, which played a pivotal role in her early involvement in the sport.