Long-serving Heidenheim head coach Frank Schmidt will leave the club at the end of the current season, bringing an end to a tenure spanning almost 20 years. The announcement marks the conclusion of one of the most enduring managerial spells in German professional football.
Schmidt has been at the helm of 1. FC Heidenheim since 2007, guiding the team from the lower divisions into the Bundesliga. His departure was confirmed on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, with the club stating he will step down when the season concludes.
