Benjamin Hübner before moving to the DFB: Nagelsmann's preferred candidate!

Benjamin Hübner before moving to the DFB: Nagelsmann's preferred candidate!

Christian Ilzer, the coach of TSG Hoffenheim, may be facing the loss of an important team member. Benjamin Hübner, who has been assistant coach under Ilzer since February 2024, is considered the favorite for the assistant coach position at the German Football Association (DFB). As Julian Nagelsmann's preferred candidate, Hübner is expected to replace Sandro Wagner, who will be leaving the national team, after the upcoming Final Four of the Nations League in June 2025. Discussions between Hübner, the DFB and Hoffenheim are already underway to quickly clarify the situation.

Hübner has had a varied career. Before he began his coaching career, he played successfully at VfR Aalen in the 2nd Bundesliga, where he played a total of 56 games and scored four goals in the 2012/13 and 2013/14 seasons. VfR Aalen's placings at that time were ninth and eleventh in the league.

Transfer of responsibility

The DFB sees Hübner as the ideal candidate for the assistant coach position as he has the necessary experience and specialist knowledge. It is likely that Hoffenheim will not put any obstacles in Hübner's way if he decides to move to the DFB. Another potential candidate for the assistant coach position is Alfred Schreuder, who is currently coaching Al-Nasr in the United Arab Emirates.

The fact that Hübner took on an important role in the coaching staff after moving to TSG Hoffenheim shows his potential. Under Ilzer's guidance, he is able to further develop his skills as a coach and could now do so on a larger stage.

The future of Hübner

The talks between the DFB and TSG Hoffenheim promise to be crucial for Hübner's career in the near future. The decision to take on the assistant coaching position at the DFB could not only enrich his CV, but also strengthen the German national team in its efforts to be successful at international level. The move to the national team offers Hübner the opportunity to compete with top players and coaches in international football.

The outcome of these negotiations remains to be seen, but the anticipation of Benjamin Hübner's possible move to the DFB has already become an integral part of the football world. The next few weeks could be crucial for the former VfR Aalen player and give him the chance to make an impact at the highest level.

For current information on the coaching situation in the German Bundesliga and the DFB team structure, the list of Head Coaches in the German Football Bundesliga can be consulted.