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Frank Schmidt to Leave Heidenheim After Nearly 20 Years as Coach

Frank Schmidt to Leave Heidenheim After Nearly 20 Years as Coach
World Sports · 14:42:39 - Sunday, 15 November 2026

Long-serving 1. FC Heidenheim head coach Frank Schmidt will depart the club at the end of the current season, concluding a tenure of nearly 20 years.

Schmidt has been at the helm of the Bundesliga side since 2007, guiding the team from the lower divisions to the German top flight. The announcement was made on Tuesday, November 3, 2026.

A file photo from a recent Bundesliga match between Heidenheim and FC St. Pauli at the Voith-Arena shows Schmidt on the touchline during his final campaign in charge.

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