Sebastian Hoeneß
Age: 42 (born 12 May 1982)
Club: VfB Stuttgart
Role: Head coach
Country of birth: Germany
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A player first, and coach later, Hoeneß started out in the youth ranks of Bavarian club TSV Ottobrunn. The Munich native later lined up in the various Stuttgart youth teams, before spending 11 years with the Hertha Berlin reserves, via a one-season stint at Hoffenheim. An attacking midfielder in his pomp, he produced seven goals and 20 assists across his 174 professional appearances,
Within a year of hanging up his playing boots, Hoeneß stepped into the dugout with capital club Hertha Zehlendorf’s U19s. His promise took him to the helm of the RB Leipzig U17s in 2016/17. Bayern made the move that summer, initially charging him with overseeing the youth and U19 teams. He took over the newly promoted reserves in time for 2019/20, steering the club from 15th at Christmas to 3. Liga champions on the final day, thanks to an eye-catching haul of 43 points from a possible 57 during the second half of the campaign.
