Julian Manfreda

works in the area of game and tactical analysis at the International Football Institute. He studied business administration with a focus on sports management as part of a dual bachelor’s program and earned a master’s degree in sports management. He also holds the DFB B license and has gained practical experience in professional soccer, including as a game analyst for FC Bayern Munich.

Academic background

  • 2018–2021 – Master of Arts (M.A.), Sports Management
    Master’s thesis: “The Relative Age Effect: An Alternative Model for Individualized and Optimized Equal Opportunity in Youth Competitive Soccer.”

  • 2014 to 2017 – Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Business Administration, specializing in Sports Management, dual program
    Bachelor’s thesis: “Rationale, Implementation, and Vision for a New Super League in the European Soccer Industry – An Analysis of Fan Behavior, Potential Saturation of Our Soccer-Centric Society, and Implications for the New Super League Teams.”

089 6209 787 100

manfreda@international-football-institute.com

Steinheilstraße 8, 85737 Ismaning

Professional experience

  • 06/2024 – 06/2025 – Match Analyst, FC Bayern Munich U23

  • 06/2022 – 06/2024 – Match Analyst, FC Bayern Munich U17

  • 09/2020 – 06/2022 – Match Analyst, FC Bayern Munich U19 – work study program

  • 09/2018 – 09/2020 – Development and Technical Coach – freelance basis

  • 09/2014 – 10/2017 – Assistant in the Soccer Department – during dual studies

  • 09/2013 – 09/2014 – Soccer Coach – Voluntary Social Year

back