Transfer coup in Dresden: Tony Schmidt strengthens Wacker Leuben!

Transfer coup in Dresden: Tony Schmidt strengthens Wacker Leuben!

A hot transfer is causing excitement in the Dresden football scene: the city's upper division club FSG Wacker Leuben has strengthened itself with former professional Tony Schmidt. The 36-year-old, who played for Dynamo Dresden between 2008 and 2010, will support the team in the coming season. Loud Saxon Schmidt is convinced of the goals of Wacker Leuben, who are now aiming for promotion after a solid fourth place last season.

Schmidt, who played a total of almost 250 league games in the 3rd and 4th leagues during his active career, can look back on an eventful career. After his time at Dynamo, engagements at several clubs followed, including ZFC Meuselwitz, VFC Plauen and Hallescher FC. He was most recently under contract with Saxony league club FV 06 Laubegast until he took a break in 2024 to have more time for his family. This decision wasn't easy, but Schmidt wanted to give his body rest and concentrate on his role as a family man - for his son Mateo and his girlfriend Natalie.

The new start at Wacker Leuben

Schmidt came to Wacker Leuben through a contact with sports director Hans Hartmann. “I watched a few games and was impressed by the way Laubegaster played,” explains Schmidt. He notes that he would like to start training as scheduled on July 15th, while the preparatory program begins on July 8th. He stays fit with a fixed training program in the gym two to three times a week.

But Schmidt's role outside the pitch also takes up a lot of space. The head of the vocational high school at the HOGA schools is not only a coach and player, but also an important reference person for the young people. The relevance of a good training environment and the role of social factors in football becomes clear here. According to a study by The sports psychologists Social and psychological factors significantly influence the development of talent in football.

Insight into a footballer's career

Schmidt's career began early when he discovered playing football at the age of five. The path to becoming a professional was characterized by hard work, parental support and a strong coach-player relationship. Tony won the Saxony Cup with Dynamo Dresden II as well as several other regional cups during his career. Whether as a winger or in midfield – Schmidt always showed his flexibility and fighting spirit on the pitch. At the peak of his final season he scored an incredible 24 goals, which earned him the title of top scorer in the Saxony League Wikipedia holds on.

Now he hopes to lead FSG Wacker Leuben into the next league. With his experience and desire to improve the team's style of play, Tony Schmidt could be a decisive factor for the challenges ahead. The fans are excited to see what the next season will bring!