Rot-Weiß's ex-coach now assumes head coaching duties in Berlin
Thomas Kost Takes Charge of FC Viktoria Berlin Ahead of Oberliga Season
Thomas Kost, who recently left FC Rot-Weiß Erfurt, is now the head coach of FC Viktoria Berlin. The new season in the Oberliga, the fourth tier of German football, begins on Sunday, 30th July 2025.
Viktoria Berlin has been rebuilding its squad, with Kost as the new coach, Rocco Teichmann returning as the sporting director, and several new signings such as goalkeeper talent Laurenz Pohlmann and Aboudoul Rachid Tchadjei [1][2][3][4].
The club had a period of quietness in recent weeks, as some players and the previous coach left the club, and the club also faced a provisional insolvency procedure. Now, the focus is on the fresh start under the leadership of Thomas Kost [1].
In summary:
- Head Coach: Thomas Kost (new for the 2025/26 season)
- Season Start: Sunday, 30th July 2025 (Oberliga Season)
- Sporting Director: Rocco Teichmann (returned)
- Key Signings: u.a. Goalkeeper Laurenz Pohlmann and Aboudoul Rachid Tchadjei
- Goal: Fresh start following relegation and long-term team rebuild [1][2][3][4]
Meanwhile, Kost's former club, FC Rot-Weiß Erfurt, is set to play against BFC Dynamo on Friday evening. It's worth noting that Kost was previously responsible for the U19 team and the regional league team at FC Rot-Weiß Erfurt. However, his departure from the club was due to a disagreement with the management [5].
Interestingly, FC Viktoria Berlin is playing in a league lower than FC Rot-Weiß Erfurt. Kost's first match with his new team will be against promoted Croatia Berlin. He is eager to watch his former club on Friday evening before he immerses himself fully in his new role [2].
[1] https://www.sport1.de/fuessenball/news/thomas-kost-ist-neuer-cheftrainer-von-viktoria-berlin-und-startet-in-der-oberliga-2025-26-101585102.html
[2] [https://www.kicker.de/news/fussball/oberliga-nordost/viktoria-berlin/thomas-kost-will-rot-weiss-erfurt-schauen-vor-erster-oberligapartie-fuer-viktoria-berlin-100000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000
Thomas Kost, the new head coach of FC Viktoria Berlin, is keen to follow the progress of his former club, FC Rot-Weiß Erfurt, as they play in European leagues, despite his new team currently being in a league below. Kost's first match with FC Viktoria Berlin will be against promoted Croatia Berlin, marking the start of the European-leagues aspiring coach's new journey in the Oberliga.
