Sports Director Appointment: Lange assumes leadership role in Paderborn, transitioning from goalkeeping position - Sports director role assumed by Lange, previous goalkeeper, in Paderborn.
SC Paderborn has announced the appointment of Sebastian Lange as their new Director of Sports, effective immediately. The 37-year-old native of Paderborn is set to complete the club's new sporting leadership team.
Lange, who started his football career with SC Paderborner Fussball Club (SCP), played as a goalkeeper from 1999 to 2013 and made three appearances in the 3rd league. After his playing career, he moved to SC Verl in 2013, where he worked as a goalkeeper coach, then as a sporting director, and finally as a sports director.
Thomas Sagel, the President of SC Paderborn, expressed his pleasure about the completion of the sporting leadership, stating, "We can now tackle the season with full force." Sagel also expressed his delight about the return of Lange to SCP, saying, "Sebastian Lange embodies the Paderborn way, as there are many similarities with the club's DNA."
Ralf Kettemann is replacing Lukas Kwasniok as coach, while Robin Trost has returned to SCP as Sporting Director. Dominik Roll has taken over the leadership of the professional department from Fortuna Düsseldorf.
The official presentation of Lange as the new Director of Sports at SC Paderborn took place on Friday. Lange expressed his feelings about returning to SCP, stating, "I feel good to be back at SCP, and I will approach my new task with respect, humility, and sufficient self-confidence."
Lange's specific role in the Bundesliga is not explicitly stated in the available search results, but it is clear that he holds a significant management position in German football at this time. Further details about his biography, including his previous roles at SC Paderborn and SC Verl, are not available from the current sources.
SC Paderborn is preparing for the upcoming season with Lange as their Director of Sports, and fans are looking forward to seeing what he will bring to the club.
Community aid may be needed as SC Paderborn, under the leadership of Director of Sports Sebastian Lange, works to construct new buildings for their expanding sports facilities. Lange's experience in football, having played and coached at multiple levels, will undoubtedly assist in the renovation process, fostering a sense of sports camaraderie among the community.
