Sebastian Friedl

Head of match and tactical analysis and expert for scouting and squad planning at the International Football Institute. As a graduate sports scientist (MSc Sports Science – Diagnostics and Training, Technical University of Munich) and UEFA A license coach with various positions in professional soccer, he combines expertise in theory and practice.

Academic background

  • Master of Science, Sports Science – Diagnostics and Training, Technical University of Munich

    Master-Thesis: Development and Evaluation of model measuring ball-control in soccer based on spatio temporal data (tracking data)

  • UEFA A license, German Football Association

  • Sports and prevention B-license, Bavarian Sports Association (BLSV)

  • Conditioning and athletics license, Bavarian Football Association (BFV)

Steinheilstraße 8, 85737 Ismaning

Professional experience

  • Head of match and tactical analysis and expert for scouting and squad planning at the International Football Institute

  • Scout licensed player, Eintracht Braunschweig (2nd division, Germany)

  • Coach of selected youth teams of Bavarian Football Associaton (BFV)

  • Assistant coach Analysis, Red Bull New York (MLS, USA)

  • Assistant coach & Head of Match Analysis, SpVgg Unterhaching (3rd Division, Germany)

  • Under 19 Head Coach, SpVgg Unterhaching Academy (Germany)

  • Research assistant, Chair of Training Science and Sports Informatics, Technical University of Munich

Selected Reference Projects