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Frank Schmidt to step down as Heidenheim coach after two decades
German football's longest-serving manager will depart the second division club at the end of the season after nearly 20 years in charge. Frank Schmidt's tenure at Heidenheim has spanned two decades, establishing a record in professional football.
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Frank Schmidt will leave his position as Heidenheim coach at the conclusion of the current season, the German second division club announced on Wednesday. Schmidt's departure marks the end of an extraordinary managerial tenure that has made him the longest-serving coach in German professional football history.
The 58-year-old has overseen the club's operations for almost two decades, guiding Heidenheim through multiple seasons in the country's lower divisions. His sustained presence at the Swabian club represents a rare feat of stability in modern European football, where managerial changes have become increasingly frequent.
Heidenheim, currently competing in Germany's second tier, did not disclose details regarding Schmidt's successor or the circumstances prompting his decision to step down. The club's announcement came as teams prepare for the remainder of the 2024-2025 season.
Schmidt's record at Heidenheim stands as a testament to long-term commitment in football management, a period during which the club has developed a distinctive identity in German football. His departure will conclude one of professional football's most enduring managerial reigns.