Lukas Pfeiffer (born 16 January 1991) is a German football manager. He previously managed VfB Lübeck in Schleswig-Holstein.
Early life and education
editPfeiffer is a native of Lüneburg.[1] He started training as an airline pilot in Bremen, but switched to studying sports science in Cologne.[1] He earned a certificate as an analyst from the German Football Association, and served as a video analyst for the Germany national U17 football team.[1] Although he was enrolled in a course for a UEFA A license, he was unable to complete it due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[1]
Career
editIn 2020, Pfeiffer joined German club VfG Lübeck as an assistant manager.[2]
In 2021, Pfeiffer was appointed head coach of VfB Lübeck.[1][3][4][5] During the 2022–2023 season, he led the team to promotion to the 3. Liga, the third division of football in Germany.[2] Lübeck finished as champions in Regionalliga Nord, and also won the state cup.[1]
VfB Lübeck decided to risk sanctions by keeping Lübeck as manager, despite the fact that he lacked a UEFA Pro license, which is mandatory for coaches in the third division.[1] He was sacked in December 2023, after managing only two wins in eighteen matches.[6]
References
edit- ^ a b c d e f g Zuschlag, André (11 June 2023). "Kompetenz ohne Lizenz". Tageszeitung (in German). Retrieved 27 January 2024.
- ^ a b "VfB Lübeck trennt sich von Trainer Lukas Pfeiffer". NDR (in German). 11 December 2023. Retrieved 27 January 2024.
- ^ "Lukas Pfeiffer: Fußballtrainer statt Pilot". fussball.de.
- ^ "Lukas Pfeiffer: "Ich muss keine künstliche Autorität aufbauen"". shz.de.
- ^ ""Karrierebooster Universitäre Weiterbildung"".
- ^ "VfB Lübeck stellt Trainer Pfeiffer frei". dfb.de (in German). 11 December 2023. Retrieved 11 December 2023.
External links
edit- Lukas Pfeiffer at WorldFootball.net
