Name Martin Schmidt 2003–2008 FC Raron | 2001–2003 FC Raron (Assistant) Years Team | |
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Date of birth (1967-04-12) 12 April 1967 (age 48) Current team 1. FSV Mainz 05 (Manager) | ||
Martin Schmidt (born 12 April 1967) is a Swiss football manager, currently managing VfL Wolfsburg.
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Early career
Schmidt began his coaching career as an assistant coach at FC Raron and the youth team of FC Thun. On 30 March 2010, he signed a contract with 1. FSV Mainz 05 II, valid until 2013. He extended his contract until 2015 on 21 February 2013.
1. FSV Mainz 05
Schmidt became new head coach of 1. FSV Mainz 05 on 17 February 2015 after Kasper Hjulmand had been sacked. His contract was extended until 2018 on 21 April 2015. On 22 May 2017, it was announced that his contract with 1. FSV Mainz 05 was dissolved prematurely in accordance with the club's board.
VfL Wolfsburg
Immediately after Andries Jonker was sacked in September 2017, Schmidt was appointed manager of the club.
Personal life
He was a part-time auto mechanic before becoming trainer.