Prior to the onset of the season, Backhaus unveils his decision at Eintracht Braunschweig.
Eintracht Braunschweig Appoints Sven Köhler as New Captain for 2025/26 Second Division Season
Sven Köhler has been named the new captain of Eintracht Braunschweig for the upcoming second division season. Head coach Heiner Backhaus announced the decision, praising Köhler for his leadership qualities and confident presence.
With a younger squad, a new coaching team, and several new players joining the team, Köhler emphasized the importance of cohesion among the team. He is expected to lead by example on the field, guiding the team through the challenges that lie ahead.
"I am excited about leading the team onto the pitch with the armband for the upcoming season," Köhler said. "Challenging times are expected in the coming months, but I also look forward to experiencing some great moments with the team."
Backhaus values the diversity of the team council, which consists of Köhler, goalkeeper Ron-Thorben Hoffmann, Lino Tempelmann, Max Marie, Lukas Frenkert, and Mehmet Aydin. Each member represents a different aspect of the locker room, with Hoffmann taking on more responsibility as a member of the team council and Frenkert being strengthened in his role.
Tempelmann, a member of the team council, is a statement of his importance to the team. Aydin serves as an important contact person for the foreign players, while Max represents the young players.
The first match of the season for Eintracht Braunschweig will be against 1. FC Magdeburg on August 3, at 1:30 PM. With the new captain and team council in place, the team is ready to face the challenges of the upcoming season.
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Sven Köhler, the newly appointed captain, expressed his enthusiasm for leading Eintracht Braunschweig in the upcoming second division season, anticipating both the challenges and the great moments that lay ahead. European leagues will be home to these battles as Köhler and his teammates strive for success, with football being the common bond that unites them.
Heiner Backhaus, the head coach, values the diversity in the team council – a group consisting of Köhler, Ron-Thorben Hoffmann, Lino Tempelmann, Max Marie, Lukas Frenkert, and Mehmet Aydin – each member representing various facets of the locker room, proving that sports teamwork transcends language barriers and cultural differences.
