Club icon Schnatterer becomes assistant coach in Heidenheim

Heidenheim football icon Marc Schnatterer is stepping into a new role as assistant coach for his former club, 1. FC Heidenheim. The 40-year-old, who holds a DFB A-License, signed a contract with the recently relegated Bundesliga team, aiming to bolster the coaching staff led by head coach Frank Schmidt.

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Schnatti‘ has shaped our club over many years, both on and off the pitch, like no other player in the history of FCH.

Schnatterer's legacy at Heidenheim is undeniable. He amassed 121 goals and 127 assists in 457 competitive matches, making him the club's record player. "Schnatti has shaped our club over many years, both on and off the pitch, like no other player in the history of FCH," said club chairman Holger Sanwald. "We are firmly convinced that our team will benefit from him as a coach and personality in the future."

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We are firmly convinced that our team will benefit from him as a coach and personality in the future.

Head coach Frank Schmidt expressed his enthusiasm for working with his longtime captain. Schnatterer's responsibilities will include focusing on the team's offensive play, set pieces, and individual player development. "Everyone knows what this club means to me. I am hugely looking forward to this new challenge and will attack fully in a new role together with the coaching team and the team," Schnatterer stated.

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Everyone knows what this club means to me. I am hugely looking forward to this new challenge and will attack fully in a new role together with the coaching team and the team.