Felix Brych will be the new talent coach for referees at the DFB!

Felix Brych will be the new talent coach for referees at the DFB!

München, Deutschland - Felix Brych will take over the management for talent development and top coaching at DFB Schiri GmbH from October 1, 2025. After the end of his impressive referee career, the 49-year-old is retained to the German Football Association (DFB). Brych, who comes from Munich, ended his active career after a total of 359 Bundesliga games, with his last game taking place between Union Berlin and FC Augsburg last Saturday.

Brych emphasizes that with his extensive experience he wants to help young talents to take the next step towards the Bundesliga. "I'm looking forward to the new task," explains Brych. He emphasizes that the development and promotion of referees will be a central goal of his work below the Bundesliga.

new tasks and responsibility

In his new role, Brych will be responsible for the development and implementation of a funding concept for referees. This also includes the selection and qualification of top coaches. Knut Kircher, Managing Director of Sport and Communication at DFB Schiri GmbH, describes Brych's knowledge as an "incredible abundance of experience", which should make a decisive contribution to the further development of referee talents.

to Brych's outstanding achievements include the management of two World Cups (2014, 2018) and two European championships (2016, 2021). He also whistled the European Championship semi-final in 2021 between Italy and Spain and the 2017 Champions League final between Juventus Turin and Real Madrid. Such experiences will be of great benefit to him in promoting young talent.

rise and promote referee talents

The promotion of young referees is a central part of the work at DFB Schiri GmbH. In order to improve in this area, prospective referees not only have to show reliability and quick game confirmations, but also regularly participate. Feedback from clubs, observers or coaches are also crucial.

There are also detailed reviews based on standardized arches. These reviews lead to a table, similar to the league tables in football, with referees who are at the top at the end of the season. Factors such as results in regulations and commitment within the referee group also play an important role in the promotion process.

With Brych's commitment, DFB Schiri GmbH will certainly take a clear step in the development of its referee talents. The coming months promise exciting developments in German football.

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