TSV 1860's New Appointment: Thomas Dähne, Dubbed the "New King of the Sixties," but Not a Borderline Authority Figure!
In the summer of 2025, TSV 1860 Munich welcomed a new goalkeeper to their ranks. Thomas Dähne, a seasoned professional with experience in the Bundesliga, has joined the club as they aim to improve their performance in the 3. Liga following two disappointing seasons.
Dähne spent the previous season with Bundesliga relegated Holstein Kiel, where he impressively became the first-choice goalkeeper beyond late March. He played 9 Bundesliga games for Holstein Kiel before transferring to 1860 Munich on a free transfer.
Coach Patrick Glöckner has praised Dähne's overall package, including his performances in test games. His arrival at the club is part of a strong transfer window aimed at strengthening the team under Glöckner's leadership.
Dähne's role is critical in this defensive and overall team strengthening. The team is looking for better results, and Dähne's experience from the top flight is expected to be a key factor in achieving this goal. His signing is viewed as a significant reinforcement, signaling the club's ambition to improve and possibly contend for promotion from the third tier.
As for Dähne's personal expectations, no direct quotes were found. However, given his background and the context of the club’s rebuilding efforts, it is reasonable to infer that he aims to secure the starting goalkeeper position and contribute to stabilizing the defense at 1860 Munich.
This is the first season without Marco Hiller in goal for TSV 1860. Dähne will make his debut against Rot-Weiss Essen, while Hiller will start with his new club KAS Eupen in the same league. Dähne has taken the jersey number 21, a number he considers his lucky number, having worn it during his promotion with Kiel.
Dähne has stated that he is there to do his best and bring the best performance he can for TSV 1860. He is described as a good guy who does the locker room well and has the right balance of looseness and seriousness. Coach Glöckner is satisfied with Dahne's preparation, impact in the locker room, and believes he will take TSV 1860 forward.
Meanwhile, Kevin Volland and Florian Niederlechner are serving as figureheads on the pitch, satisfying the fans' desire for such figures. The match against Rot-Weiss Essen will take place at 7 pm.
Interestingly, Dähne has completed a study to become a real estate agent during his time at HJK Helsinki in Finland. He has also expressed a potential interest in a career as a policeman after his football career. However, Dähne does not want to compare himself too much with Marco Hiller, his predecessor at TSV 1860. He has not played against or personally knows Hiller.
In the test games, Dähne has kept the goal clean in one out of nine matches. This is a promising start, and fans will be eager to see how he performs in the competitive matches of the 2025/26 season.
Football is a sport that Thomas Dähne has excelled in, with his impressive performances as a goalkeeper. His arrival at TSV 1860 Munich, following a stint with Bundesliga relegated Holstein Kiel, aims to provide a significant reinforcement to the team's defense, as they aim for better results and possible promotion from the third tier.
