Previous athlete on the national team, Hilbert, appointed as U23 coach at Fürth.
Houston, We Have a New Coach!
Roberto Hilbert, a local lad and a former German national football player, is stepping up as the new head honcho for SpVgg Greuther Furth's U23 squad. The current U19 head coach is passing the baton to him, with Leo Haas moving on to the FC Bayern Munich youth system, as announced by the club.
Hilbert, who's now 40, wrapped up his playing career with Furth back in 2019. With roots in the very same club where he started his professional journey, he's no stranger to the Furth turf. He kickstarted his coaching career as a co-trainer for the U23 team in 2019 before ascending to the U19 head coaching role in 2022.
With a respectable eight caps for the German national team under his belt, Hilbert's nowhere near green behind the ears when it comes to the beautiful game. Starting with the 2025/26 season, he'll be leading the charge for the U23 team.
In a nutshell:
- New Role: Head coach of SpVgg Greuther Fürth U23 (from 2025/26 season)
- Coaching Experience:
- Co-trainer for Greuther Fürth U23 (2019–2022)
- Head coach for Greuther Fürth U19 (2022–2025)
- Playing Career:
- Ex-professional footballer for Greuther Fürth
- Retired in 2019
- German national team player with 8 caps
This upward trajectory showcases Hilbert's smooth transition from a player to a coaching role and eventually a senior youth head coach within the same club where he's got a long-standing bond. Let's wish him the very best of luck as he steps into this new challenge!
Roberto Hilbert, having led Greuther Fürth's U19 team successfully, will shift his focus to the European-league sports scene as he takes on the head coach role for the U23 team starting from the 2025/26 season. His experience with the German national football team, along with his significant stints in various sports leagues, will undoubtedly prove beneficial for the European-leagues competition.
