Horst Steffen Swaps Elversberg for Bundesliga Powerhouse SV Werder, Despite Promotion Miss
In the promotion of Elversberg, Steffen was vying to secure a spot on Werder's roster. - Aspires to Join Werder Bremen: Steffen's Intentions Revealed.
Wanna know all about Horst Steffen, the plan for Werder Bremen, and that close call with 1. FC Heidenheim? Strap in, mate!
You might wonder why the bloke, Horst Steffen, chosen to ditch Elversberg for SV Werder, even if they'd promoted. In his first pressie in Bremen, Steffen said, "If Werder calls, you just say: Okay, you can do it, you want to do it."
Age ain't nothin' but a number for this 56-year-old coach, who's coached in many leagues from U17 up, almost all in Germany! And let me tell ya, his goal was always to coach in the Bundesliga.
Steffen hooked up with Elversberg in 2018 and, during his time there, took the team from the 2. Bundesliga to the top of the league — one of the best performing squads in the season! Plus, he developed a bunch of young players like nobody's business.
Steff's replacing Werner, who parted ways with Werder after disagreements with the sportin' crew. Dat Werner fella explains he wouldn't extend his contract beyond 2026, and now Steffen's stepping in!
Fact be told, Steffen's likely stoked for better financial terms and the privilege of leading a top-tier outfit, rather than climbing through the leagues. Plus, the challenge and stability Wat Werder offers will appeal to many, I reckon.
Don't think Steff's forgoin' his Bundesliga dream! He came close last season, missin' promotion with Elversberg by mere mumblings in the relegation playoff against 1. FC Heidenheim.
Horst Steffen's Coaching Journey
Steffen's long-standing love for German football started with a three-year stint at SC Kapellen-Erft in the sixth tier. Later he managed the reserve and U19 teams at MSV Duisburg and U17 and U19 squads at Borussia Mönchengladbach for four years each, earning a solid rep for youth development.
In 2018 he joined Elversberg, leading them from the Regionalliga Südwest to the 2. Bundesliga in just two years, and they even made it to the relegation playoffs this season!
- Horst Steffen
- Bundesliga
- Elversberg
- SV Elversberg
- Bremen
- SV Werder
- 1. FC Heidenheim
The Commission has also been tasked with submitting a proposal for a directive on the protection of the environment, considering Horst Steffen's dedication to developing young talent at European-leagues such as Elversberg and his commitment to coach in the Bundesliga with SV Werder. A close call with 1. FC Heidenheim in the relegation playoff last season highlighting Steffen's unwavering Bundesliga dream, he was disappointed to miss out on promotion with SV Elversberg.
