Markus Feulner takes over the U23 of FC Augsburg - a new beginning!

Markus Feulner takes over the U23 of FC Augsburg - a new beginning!

A new section in the youth football of FC Augsburg begins: Markus Feulner takes over the management of the U23 of the FCA in the 2025/26 season. He follows Tobias Strobl, who joins SC Verl and proves that FC Augsburg relies on internal solutions that are in the sense of its training philosophy. This trust is no coincidence, because last season Feulner was able to show an impressive achievement with the U19 by leading Group E in League B of the DFB youth league in first place and now have the chance to compete in the Junior DFB Cup.

The 39-year-old Feulner is no stranger to Augsburg: since 2017 he has held various assistant trainers positions and took over the U16 coaching office in 2022. His A license makes him the ideal man for the U23, who will compete in the regional league Bavaria in the coming season. Managing Director Michael Ströll also sees an important pillar of the association in the promotion of his own talent. "We are relying on our young players", says Ströll.
fcaugsburg.de worked in advance with some U19 players who have now gained initial experiences in the U23.

a step with foresight

Feulner is grateful for the trust of the club and looks forward to the new challenge. "I consciously chose this step to pass on my experiences to the young players," emphasizes the new coach in a press release. In the regional league he wants to sniff up with his team and develop the young talents further. Class = "Source_2"> Augsburger Allgemeine emphasizes that Feulner will also support the U16 as an assistant coach.

A new era is also accompanied by exits. Albion Vrenezi will leave the second team and switch to Jahn Regensburg. The 23-year-old played impressive 32 games in the regional league last season and scored 9 goals. A loss that the U23 will feel, but they also give their young talents the chance to step into the footsteps of players like Vrenei. Class = "Source_1"> fcaugsburg.de has already announced that the first joint training session for the U23 will take place on June 24th under Feulner's management.

growth and development in focus

These changes in the young area of FC Augsburg are also part of a larger trend in German football. Initiatives such as those of DFB and DFL that invest in coaching in the 2024/25 season offer many opportunities, especially for young coaches. Regional trainer developers are ready to accompany talented coaches in their individual further development. This tailor -made coaching is intended to ensure that the young talents are optimally promoted and the entire club football benefits. So you can be curious to see how the cooperation between Feulner and these new trainer development programs is. Project.

All in all, the coming season will be an exciting time for FC Augsburg and his young teams. With Feulner at the head of the U23, those responsible rely on continuity and development, which should also benefit the entire association.