Wimmer collaborated with the Egypt striker at VFB Stuttgart and in a chat with Tribalfootball.com, says Marmoush the personality and one drives to succeed in England. Marmoush is just one of the many big names that Wimmer coached during his career.
Wimmer was currently explored new opportunities, sat down with Tribalfootball.com to discuss his career trip, the teams with which he has worked together and his insights into today's football landscape.
From player to coach: the evolution of Michael Wimmer
Your play career brought you through clubs such as Greuther Fürth, FC Dingolfing and FC Ismaning. What were your best and most difficult experiences?
“The best experience was definitely my time at TSV 1860 Munich. It was my first professional club, and at the age of only 16 I had to live in Munich away from home for the first time. That period gave me invaluable.
“The most difficult experience was in Greuther Fürth. I missed the right guidance at a crucial age. I was young and earned my first salary, but I was too derived from my true goal – a professional. Unfortunately, injuries and a defect Discipline and a lack of discipline and a lack of discipline eventually kept me from playing to coaching.
Climb the coaching
After your match days you started coaching at clubs such as Nürnberg, Augsburg, Stuttgart and Austria Wien. How did you form this trip?
“I started coaching in 2002 while I was still playing for Dingolfing. I coached youth teams in the club and in the DFB Talent Center, achieving practical experience. My first full-time coaching role came in 2010 with 1. FC Nürnberg's U15 team. From 2002 to 2010 I also completed all my coaching licenses to the A-License.
“My journey has been invaluable. I have worked at every level – from young people to amateurs and professionals – rolling roles such as an individual coach, positional coach, assistant and head coach. I have experienced everything from promotional battles with Nürnberg and Stuttgart to relegate battles With Augsburg.
The Stuttgart chapter
You have spent a number of years at Stuttgart. How would you describe that experience?
“Stuttgart is a huge club with deep-rooted traditions. I spent 3.5 years first-first as an assistant coach and later as an interim head coach. I was part of the team that earned promotion to the Bundesliga in 2020.
“At Stuttgart I really learned what it means to be in a result-driven environment. The fans and club expect success, and that pressure helped me to grow enormously. The highlight was of course the three months as an interim head coach, where I am the team led during a heavy relegation struggle.
Transition from assistant to head coach at night – was it a difficult adjustment?
“To be honest, I didn't have time to think – it all happened at night. My first week already contained a cup match! Fortunately I had an incredible coaching staff and a sports director, Sven failed, who fully supported me.
Under my leadership we won three Bundesliga matches, advanced in the DFB-Pokal with a 6-0 win and stability to the club. It was an unforgettable experience. “
Coaching Elite players
You worked with top players such as Gregor Kobel, Mavropanos, Gonzalo Castro, Sasa Kalajdzic and Mario Gomez. How was that like?
'Sensational. They were not only great football players, but also strong personalities. As a young coach I learned so much from them – how they think, how they work, how they deal with pressure.
“I had the advantage that I was assistant coach at the time, which meant that I could communicate differently than a head coach. It allowed me to deeply understand their mentality. They were all professionals who gave everything for the team.”
You coached Omar Marmoush, who recently surrendered to Manchester City. How do you judge his potential?
“Omar is incredibly ambitious and modest. He has top technical quality and a fantastic attitude. His development in Frankfurt was impressive, and his move to Manchester City is proof of his hard work.
I believe Omar can succeed everywhere. He combines talent with ruthless efforts – an ideal combination for a player at the highest level. “
Another player you know well is Juventus Vooruit Nico González. How was working with him?
“Nico (laughs) was always in for a joke, but could sometimes be moody. He gave everything on the field. He played an important role in the promotion of Stuttgart and formed a deadly attack partner with Sasa Kalajdzic in the Bundesliga.
Seeing his progress in Fiorentina and now Juventus makes me proud. He has worked incredibly hard to reach this level. “
The Austria Wien Experience & Football Insights
You moved to Austria Wien after Stuttgart. What was that experience, and what differences did you notice between Austrian and German football?
“It was a great step. I wanted to stay in a head coach, and Austria Wien gave me that chance. However, it was not an easy job – the club had financial struggles and the fans were frustrated.
“Despite the challenges, we stabilized the club and implemented a solid football philosophy. That period pushed me outside my comfort zone and helped me grow as a coach.”
If someone who knows German football inside out, what is your opinion about this Bundesliga season?
“It is fantastic to see such an exciting and balanced competition. I travel through Europe to view and compare different competitions, and the Bundesliga remains one of the most entertaining.
“The competition is fierce and I would like to see how the season unfolds.”
Coach philosophy and future ambitions
Your coaching style is known for intensity game. How crucial is speed in modern football?
“Speed is vital, but intensity is even more important. My philosophy is simple:” Intensity is our identity. “
Every action – tension, printing, transition – must be performed with maximum intensive intensity. Teams must be dynamic and disciplined and know when to check and when they should strike. That balance is the key to modern football. “
And finally, what is the next step for Michael Wimmer?
“There have been a number of interesting opportunities, but for various reasons they have not come out. What I can control have remain prepared.
I keep traveling, analyze football in different countries and evaluate new challenges. I am open to new experiences, either in Germany or abroad. I have worked in all kinds of situations – from promotional battle to relegation battles – so I feel ready for everything that comes afterwards. “
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