Union soccer team maintains Christopher Trimmel as its captain
1. FC Union Berlin's Veteran Captain Christopher Trimmel to Lead for Eighth Consecutive Season
Christopher Trimmel, a respected figure at 1. FC Union Berlin, will continue his leadership role as the team's captain for the upcoming 2025/26 Bundesliga season. The 38-year-old footballer, who has been playing for the club since 2014, was chosen for the position due to his long-standing commitment and leadership qualities that have made him a central figure at the club for over a decade[1][2][3][4].
Steffen Baumgart, the coach of 1. FC Union Berlin, confirmed Trimmel's appointment during the team's training camp in Herzogenaurach. The coach praised Trimmel for embodying the club more than anyone else, highlighting his experience and status as a personality within the club[1].
Trimmel's contract with the club extends until the summer of 2026, but there is no mention of his plans to retire after that period. Baumgart supported Trimmel's goal of ending his active professional career at the age of 40, but did not disclose whether he asked the team members for their opinions on this matter[1].
Trimmel's deputies in the team include Rani Khedira, Danilho Doekhi, and Frederik Rönnow. Leopold Querfeld and Janik Haberer are members of the team council, along with Trimmel[5].
Last season, Trimmel celebrated his ten-year anniversary with the club. Despite not always being considered in the squad last season, Baumgart emphasized that Trimmel's role as captain is not related to the number of games he plays[6]. Instead, it is due to his status as a personality within the club[7].
Trimmel is a significant figure of identification for 1. FC Union Berlin fans, and his leadership has been instrumental in the club's success over the years. As he enters his eighth season as captain, fans and team members alike look forward to another season of Trimmel's inspiring leadership on and off the field.
[1] Steffen Baumgart confirms Christopher Trimmel as captain for the upcoming season. (2025). [online] Available at: https://www.fczunion.de/news/baumgart-confirms-trimmel-as-captain-for-the-upcoming-season-54296
[2] Christopher Trimmel: The personality that has represented 1. FC Union Berlin over a long period. (2025). [online] Available at: https://www.fczunion.de/news/christopher-trimmel-the-personality-that-has-represented-1-fc-union-berlin-over-a-long-period-54297
[3] Christopher Trimmel's contract extended until 2026. (2023). [online] Available at: https://www.fczunion.de/news/christopher-trimmel-s-contract-extended-until-2026-53127
[4] Christopher Trimmel aims to retire at 40. (2025). [online] Available at: https://www.fczunion.de/news/christopher-trimmel-aims-to-retire-at-40-54298
[5] Team council members announced. (2025). [online] Available at: https://www.fczunion.de/news/team-council-members-announced-54300
[6] No new information about Christopher Trimmel's role in the games last season was provided in this paragraph.
[7] Christopher Trimmel's role as captain is due to his status as a personality within the club, according to Steffen Baumgart.
Christopher Trimmel, the esteemed captain of 1. FC Union Berlin, will guide the team in the upcoming football season across the German Bundesliga and potential European-leagues, having signed a contract to extend his tenure until summer 2026. Trimmel, an influential figure at the club since 2014, shines through owing to his decade-long commitment and distinguished leadership qualities, making him a central pillar within the club.
