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aberdeen have appointed Lutz Pfannenstiel as the club’s new sporting director, which will be the German’s latest milestone in an extraordinary football career.
Pfannenstiel, who will attend Scottish Premiership In December, he had a unique playing career, becoming the first man to play for all six clubs. fifa union.
He played for a total of 25 clubs in 13 countries, including Nottingham Forest. Wimbledon And Huddersfield.
But the remarkable events do not end here.
The 52-year-old, who played as a goalkeeperspent 101 days in Singapore prison After being found guilty of match-fixing in 2000, but protested his innocence.
The former German youth international stopped breathing three times after a collision with Clayton Donaldson, who later played for Hibernian, while playing for Bradford Park Avenue in the Northern Premier League in 2002. He was revived on the pitch.
Pfannenstiel details other episodes of her sporting career in her autobiography, including modeling for Armani and “borrowing” a penguin from a wildlife colony and placing it in her bath for two days in New Zealand.
His playing career spanned 13 countries including Malaysia, Brazil, South Africa, Canada, Namibia, Armenia and Albania.
Since hanging up his gloves, he has worked as a TV pundit in Germany, founded a charity to campaign on climate change awareness, and worked for several clubs in recruitment and scouting.
Pfannenstiel had senior roles Fortuna Dusseldorf and Hoffenheim, where he was credited with playing a key role in the recruitment of players such as Roberto Firmino and Joelinton.
He moved to St. Louis in 2020 and oversaw major development of the club, becoming the first Major League Soccer newcomer to win a conference title in 2023. He left the club in August amid criticism of recent head coach appointments.
Speaking on his appointment of Pfannenstiel, Aberdeen chairman Dave Cormack said: “We are delighted to welcome Lutz and his significant experience to Pittodrie.
“With extensive coaching, scouting, youth player development and leadership expertise gained in a variety of roles and cultures, we believe Lutz will be a catalyst in the club’s quest to deliver on its footballing aspirations over the next few years.
“In particular, his technical knowledge, academy development experience and global recruitment network were key factors in the Board selecting him for this important role, as we strive to align continued on-field success with our player-development model.”
Cormack said the German would be responsible for “all football and performance areas”.
Pfannenstiel said: “Aberdeen FC has what many clubs around the world can only dream of – rich tradition, a storied history and a true football soul.
“I am looking forward to bringing my depth of experience in football to a Scottish city and region that lives for the game and becoming an active part of this great community.”