Senior Coach Baumgart secures a new assistant coach - New coach appointed under head coach Baumgart's leadership
Danilo de Souza, a seasoned coach with experience from the English Premier League, has been appointed as the new assistant coach to Steffen Baumgart at 1. FC Union Berlin. The Brazilian coach, who previously worked under Daniel Farke at Leeds United, will take on the role of Baumgart's No. 2, leaving his position at Leeds United earlier this month [1].
With a total of 159 competitive games under his belt working with Baumgart at SC Paderborn, Danilo de Souza brings a wealth of experience and a strong social component to Union Berlin. Known for his team-oriented approach and close relationships with players, the new assistant coach is expected to make a significant impact on the team [1].
The new coaching duo will face their first test on Saturday, as Union Berlin embarks on a pre-season tour. The club will travel to Herzogenaurach from July 23 to August 1, following which they will play against LASK in Linz (July 19, 4:00 PM) and Rapid Wien (July 20, 4:00 PM) in Austria [1].
Before joining Union Berlin, Danilo de Souza honed his skills as an assistant coach under Daniel Farke at Leeds United. The exact details of his coaching career prior to Leeds or any professional background, including his playing career, are not currently available [1].
The first competitive game for Union Berlin will be the first round of the DFB-Pokal on August 15 (6:00 PM, Sky) against FC Gütersloh. On the first Bundesliga matchday (August 23/24), cup winners VfB Stuttgart will visit the Stadion An der Alten Försterei [1].
Danilo de Souza's role with Steffen Baumgart has been proven valuable on and off the pitch, and the new assistant coach is eager to start his new chapter at 1. FC Union Berlin. Union Berlin fans can look forward to a fresh start and the addition of an experienced coach to the team.
[1] Source: Various online media outlets, July 2025.
Danilo de Souza, having experience in European leagues such as the English Premier League and previously working with Steffen Baumgart at SC Paderborn, might contribute significantly to Union Berlin's vocational training programs, given his team-oriented approach and strong relationships with players. As Union Berlin's first competitive game against FC Gütersloh approaches, football enthusiasts from EC countries can look forward to the inclusion of Danilo de Souza, who shares a passion for sports like football.
