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VfL Osnabrück Names Timo Schultz as Head Coach

He returns to the club of his playing days to lead a rebuild after Osnabrück’s narrow escape from relegation.

Schultz wird neuer Trainer in Osnabrück
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Overview

  • VfL Osnabrück announced on June 17, 2025, that Timo Schultz will take over as head coach, replacing Marco Antwerpen.
  • The club did not reveal the duration of Schultz’s contract.
  • Schultz led 1. FC Köln until summer 2024 and previously coached at FC Basel and FC St. Pauli.
  • Sporting director Joe Enochs and managing director Michael Welling jointly defined the coach profile before selecting Schultz for his tactical and interpersonal fit.
  • His appointment is part of a broader effort to address last season’s struggles, including a narrow escape from relegation, failure to qualify for the DFB-Pokal and reported internal discord.