Youth coach dies at the age of 52 - DFB world champion mourns: "More than just a coach for me"

The Bundesliga soccer team VfL Wolfsburg is in mourning: youth coach Steffen Brauer is dead. He also coached a 2014 world champion.

• Bundesliga club VfL Wolfsburg mourns the loss of youth coach Steffen Brauer .
• The 52-year-old passed away unexpectedly on Thursday (April 23).
• Brauer also coached a Rio 2014 world champion .

Wolfsburg - VfL Wolfsburg mourns Steffen Brauer, a young coach . Brauer passed away unexpectedly on Thursday (April 23) at the age of only 52. Brauer has worked for Lower Saxony since 2010. Most recently, he coached the Lower Saxony U17, before that several other youth teams. Brauer should take over the U14 of Wolfsburg in the coming season.

Mourning for Wolfsburg coach Steffen Brauer: "Die"

Wolfsburg Managing Director Jörg Schmadtke: “The entire VfL family is stunned and sad. Our thoughts and sympathy are with the family of Steffen Brauer, whom we wish a lot of strength in this difficult time. "

The head of the VfL Academy, Pablo Thiam, said: “The news shocked us all in the Academy. It is simply inconceivable that Steffen is no longer there. Over the years, he has not only become an important pillar of the academy , but also a friend whom we will sorely miss. ”

Mustafi says goodbye to former coach: "You were more than just a coach for me"

Brauer also had a world champion under his wing: Shkodran Mustaf i (28). Arsenal's FC defender, who became world champion in Rio de Janeiro with Jerome Boateng * & Co, was shaped by brewers in his youth. Mustafi posted a quote from Brauer on the social network Twitter: “You will make it. I know you will make it, but make sure that the fire that burns inside you does not go out and do not forget that your talent without diligence and without the right attitude & mentality is worth nothing. ” Maybe Brauer motivated Mustafi with this sentence.

"You can do it. I know you will make it, but make sure that the fire that burns in you does not go out and do not forget that your talent is worth nothing without diligence and without the right attitude & mentality ”(Steffen Breuer) 1/2 pic.twitter. com / UojuzgfLxb

In a second tweet, Mustafi said: “You were more than just a coach for me! Rest in peace, Steffen Brauer . My sincere condolences to the family! "

You were more than just a trainer for me! Rest in peace, Steffen Brauer. My condolences to the family! #RIP 2/2 pic.twitter.com/ZqVk4Sq5Nh

Cologne professional Elvis Rexhbecaj posted his farewell to Brauer on Instagram: "Rest In Peace, Mr. Brauer".

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