Rouven SchröderRouven Schröder is a German former professional footballer. As of 2023 he is sporting director of RB Leipzig.Playing careerSchröder made his debut on the professional league level in the Bundesliga for VfL Bochum on 1 April 2001, when he started in a game against Energie Cottbus. On 11 November 2009, he returned to VfB Lübeck.Administrative careerFrom June 2021 until 26 October 2022, Schröder was Sporting Director of Schalke 04.