Union's Skipper, Christopher Trimmel, Still Holds His Position
In the upcoming 2025/26 Bundesliga season, 1. FC Union Berlin has announced that Christopher Trimmel will take on the role of captain. This decision was made by coach Steffen Baumgart, who believes that Trimmel "embodies this club more than anyone else."
Trimmel, aged 38, has been a part of Union Berlin since 2014, marking over 11 years of service with the club. This tenure has made him a deeply experienced and symbolic leader for the team.
The captaincy is not contingent on the number of games Trimmel plays, and his contract with the club runs until the summer of 2026. This decision allows Trimmel to continue leading the team as he aims to end his active professional career at the age of 40.
Trimmel is a significant figure of identification for the Köpenickers, the passionate fanbase of Union Berlin. The team members were consulted for their feedback on Trimmel's captaincy, and Baumgart sought their opinions regarding his decision.
Rani Khedira, Danilho Doekhi, and Frederik Rönnow are among the representatives of the club who have expressed their support for Trimmel's appointment. Leopold Querfeld and Janik Haberer, members of the team council, have also voiced their approval.
Trimmel celebrated his ten-year anniversary with the club last season and has not always been considered in the squad in the previous season. Despite this, his contributions to the club and his leadership qualities have earned him the respect and admiration of his teammates and the fans.
Baumgart supports Trimmel's desire to continue playing until the age of 40, and the team looks forward to Trimmel's guidance and leadership in the upcoming season.
Trimmel's long-standing service with Union Berlin, spanning over a decade, has earned him the respect and admiration not just from the fans but also his teammates, making him an ideal choice for the captaincy in the upcoming European leagues. The football team, starting from the players like Rani Khedira, Danilho Doekhi, and Frederik Rönnow, to the members of the team council such as Leopold Querfeld and Janik Haberer, have voiced their approval of Trimmel's appointment as captain, reflecting his significant role within the team as a leader and symbol of unity in sports.
