Alfred Schreuder Joins Germany’s Coaching Staff for 2026 World Cup
Former Hoffenheim head coach Alfred Schreuder will join Julian Nagelsmann’s Germany national team coaching staff ahead of this summer’s FIFA World Cup, the German Football Association (DFB) has confirmed. Schreuder will start his duties with the upcoming friendly matches against Switzerland and Ghana.
Reunion with Nagelsmann
Schreuder previously worked under Nagelsmann as an assistant coach at Hoffenheim. He expressed his enthusiasm for the opportunity, stating, “I had a incredibly trusting and successful working relationship with Julian Nagelsmann at Hoffenheim. As a young coach, I was impressed by his courage, ambition, and expertise. We’ve always stayed in great contact since then. It’s a great honour for me that Julian and his team asked me to support them at the World Cup.” Bundesliga
Role and Responsibilities
The appointment of Schreuder will allow set-piece coach Mads Buttgereit to concentrate fully on set-piece training, an area Nagelsmann considers crucial for the tournament. Deutschland in English Nagelsmann highlighted Schreuder’s experience as a “huge boost” for the team. DFB
Schreuder’s Coaching Background
The 53-year-vintage Schreuder has a diverse coaching background, including a spell as head coach of Club Brugge, where he won the Belgian Pro League, and a stint at Ajax. He is currently under contract with Saudi Arabian club Al-Diriyah. He also served as an assistant coach at Barcelona during their Spanish Cup triumph in 2021. Bundesliga
Upcoming Matches
Schreuder will be with the team for the upcoming international friendlies against Switzerland on March 27th and Ghana on March 30th. DFB He will remain a member of Germany’s coaching team until the conclusion of the 2026 World Cup.
Germany’s Coaching Staff
In addition to Schreuder, Germany’s coaching team includes assistants Benjamin Glück and Benjamin Hübner, goalkeeper coaches Andreas Kronenberg and Andreas Wessels, and fitness coaches Nicklas Dietrich and Krunoslav Banovcic. Deutschland in English