The Austrian Football Association has officially begun its search for a new sporting director following the dismissal of Peter Schöttel, who spent nine years in office Wiener Zeitung. After gathering feedback over the course of a year regarding how actively the sporting director carried out his duties, ÖFB leadership decided to clear the path for a new strategic direction Wiener Zeitung. The ÖFB is now looking for a visionary leader to shape the future of Austrian football from grassroots sports and talent development to the national teams, with the declared goal that Austria’s national teams regularly qualify for international tournaments Heute.
An Extensive Profile and a Shift Away from Networks
The newly published requirements describe an extensive profile for the position. The successor is expected to take over strategic, organizational, and sports responsibility while establishing uniform playing principles from the youth divisions up to the senior national teams Heute. Additionally, the role involves acting as a professional sparring partner for team coaches, overseeing scouting and athletic controlling, and further developing the ÖFB Campus in Vienna-Aspern as a performance center for all national teams Heute.
ÖFB boss Josef Pröll has emphasized a departure from past hiring practices characterized by personal sensitivities and official maneuvering Wiener Zeitung. While decision-makers traditionally received numerous inquiries from unemployed coaches and former national team players seeking jobs through existing connections, the association explicitly demands that new relationships be built without dependency on traditional interest networks Heute. Candidates are expected to apply with clear concepts rather than relying on regional favoritism or functionary alliances Wiener Zeitung.
Salary Limits Influence the Selection of Potential Candidates
While a familiar carousel of domestic names such as Sebastian Prödl, Peter Stöger, and Andreas Herzog has been discussed publicly Wiener Zeitung, the financial framework presents certain limitations. The position carries a gross annual salary of approximately 200,000 euros Wiener Zeitung.
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