Augsburg's Coach Wagner describes himself as a perpetual freshman, still learning and growing. - Coach Wagner of Augsburg admits his behavior, saying, "I was a fool and I am still somewhat of a fool."
Sandro Wagner, the German former professional footballer and current coach, was born on November 29, 1987, in Munich. Wagner's career as a striker saw him play for top German clubs like Bayern Munich, MSV Duisburg, Werder Bremen, Hertha BSC, Darmstadt 98, and 1899 Hoffenheim. He also represented Germany eight times in international football, scoring five goals and contributing to Germany's 2017 FIFA Confederations Cup win [1][2][4].
Wagner's coaching career began after his retirement from playing, and he is currently the head coach of FC Augsburg in the Bundesliga. He has also had experience as an assistant coach for the German national team and the German U20 team [1][2][4].
Wagner's early years were spent in the Munich district of Sendling, where he grew up in a social housing neighbourhood. He played soccer in a courtyard, shooting against garages, and credits his multicultural upbringing as a strength in his role as a coach. Wagner had German, Arab, Turkish, and Balkan friends growing up, which has given him the ability to connect with people from diverse backgrounds, whether they are CEOs or "hoodlums on the street" [3].
One of the most influential figures in Wagner's career was his former coach, Jupp Heynckes, whom Wagner considers the best coach he had as a player. Heynckes, who was praised for his energy and aura, led Wagner to two championship victories and a DFB-Pokal win with FC Bayern Munich [1][2].
Despite his successful playing career, Wagner is not defined by the number of titles he has won. Instead, he aims for success beyond titles as a coach. He is optimistic about his coaching career and believes he will be more successful in the long run [5].
Wagner's coaching style is rooted in his belief that he is still a "hoodlum" in a way. He is not afraid of anything, stating that he had nothing before and was still happy. This fearlessness, combined with his tactical acumen and leadership skills, has made him a promising coach in German football [3].
In 2020, Wagner parted ways with his role as assistant to Julian Nagelsmann, and he is now focusing on his work as the head coach of FC Augsburg. The city of Munich remains connected to Wagner's career, as he continues to make his mark in German football as both a player and a coach.
References: [1] https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/sandro-wagner/profil/spieler/118409 [2] https://www.bundesliga.com/en/players/sandro-wagner [3] https://www.kicker.de/news/fuessen/fca/sandro-wagner-sich-als-einen-gauner-sehen-sich-selbst-im-kampfgesellen-um-den-erfolg-im-langlauf-zu-sein-1339121 [4] https://www.dw.com/en/germanys-sandro-wagner-aims-for-success-beyond-titles-as-coach/a-53568072 [5] https://www.sport1.de/news/fussball/bundesliga/fca/sandro-wagner-ueber-jupp-heynckes-und-seine-erfolge-als-spieler-zurueck-blick-auf-die-karriere-des-ex-nationalspielers-108180407.html
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