First Vienna FC is restructuring its sporting leadership by establishing a new Technical Directorate, a move designed to bridge the gap between its youth academy and the professional squad. The club officially appointed Nermin Jusic as Technical Director and Numa Desrues as Sport Coordinator to oversee the integration of talent development and administrative operations, according to the official club announcement.
Who are the new leaders at First Vienna FC?
Nermin Jusic, who has led the club’s youth department since the summer of 2025, now takes on the role of Technical Director. His primary mandate involves managing the organizational and strategic direction of the academy and the amateur team. Jusic will work closely with Sport Director Dieter Elsneg to assist in professional squad planning and scouting processes.
Numa Desrues, who joined the organization in 2023 as an intern, has been promoted to the newly created position of Sport Coordinator. Desrues, who previously served in an administrative capacity for the sports department since 2024, will act as the primary liaison between the first team and the club’s executive management.
Why is the club changing its structure?
The primary goal of this reorganization is to ensure better continuity for players transitioning from the youth ranks to professional football. By centralizing the oversight of the academy, the second team, and the senior squad, the club aims to create a more efficient talent pipeline.
According to Sport Director Dieter Elsneg, the new structure provides a "clear and modern" framework for the club’s long-term sustainability. "Our goal is to further strengthen the connection between youth and professional football and to build up sporting development in a sustainable way," Elsneg stated in the official club press release.
How does this impact future operations?
The introduction of the Technical Directorate marks a shift toward a more integrated sporting department. By formalizing the roles of Jusic and Desrues, the club intends to:
- Standardize training pathways: Improve the consistency of player development from the academy through to the professional level.
- Streamline administration: Use the Sport Coordinator role to handle the logistical demands of the senior team, allowing the Sport Director to focus on strategic recruitment.
- Enhance scouting: Integrate data and player evaluation more effectively across all age groups.
This restructuring follows a period of professionalization for the historic Vienna-based club, which remains focused on modernizing its internal processes to remain competitive in the Austrian league system. The new leadership team will now operate alongside Dieter Elsneg to execute the club’s long-term sporting strategy.