Sebastian Friedl

is an expert in match and tactical analysis, 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 holder with various positions in professional soccer, he combines expertise in theory and practice.

Academic background

2014-2017 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)
2011 – 2014 Bachelor of Science, Sports Science, Technical University of Munich
2016 A-Lizenz (UEFA A-Level), Deutscher Fußball Bund
2016 Trainer B Prevention, Bayerischer Landes Sport-Verband
2014 Conditioning and athletics trainer, Bayerischer Fußball-Verband

friedl@international-football-institute.com

Steinheilstraße 8, 85737 Ismaning

Professional experience

Since 06/2025 Employee in the “Match and Tactics Analysis & Scouting” department at the International Football Institute, Ismaning
Since 2024 Scout licensed player, Eintracht Braunschweig
Since 2022 Trainer for performance and development squads, coach education and training officer, Bayerischer Fußball-Verband
2021 Co-Trainer Performance Analysis, Red Bull New York (MLS, USA)
2020 Head coach U19, SpVgg Unterhaching
2016 – 2020 Co-Trainer und Game analysis professionals, SpVgg Unterhaching
2016 – 2021 Head of Game Analysis, SpVgg Unterhaching
2012 – 2016 Youth Coach, SpVgg Unterhaching
2016 Research assistant and tutor, Chair of Training Science and Sports Informatics, Technical University of Munich

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