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Sabrina Wittmann: First Female Coach in Germany's Men's League

3/26/2026

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Sabrina Wittmann, FC Ingolstadt 04 head coach, became the first woman head coach of a men's team in Germany's top three leagues in 2024.
She faced a poor run of form and welcomed media scrutiny as a performance measure.
Wittmann builds strong relationships with players, earning a full-time position.
She recently obtained the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) Pro Licence and aims to inspire future generations while pursuing promotion.

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Sabrina Wittmann, FC Ingolstadt 04 head coach, became the first woman head coach of a men's team in Germany's top three leagues in 2024.
She faced a poor run of form and welcomed media scrutiny as a performance measure.
Wittmann builds strong relationships with players, earning a full-time position.
She recently obtained the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) Pro Licence and aims to inspire future generations while pursuing promotion.