Stefan Wächter

Stefan Wächter is a German former professional footballer, who played as a goalkeeper, and a goalkeeper coach. He was most recently the goalkeeper coach of Hamburger SV.

Career

Wächter was contracted to Hamburger SV from 2001 to 2007, making 64 appearances in the Bundesliga and 22 in European competitions. In 2005, under manager Thomas Doll, he became number one goalkeeper at the club, ahead of Martin Pieckenhagen, whose understudy he had been for years. He lost his starting place at Hamburger SV to former Schalke 04 keeper Frank Rost, and after the season it was announced he had joined Rostock as their starting keeper, to accompany them in the Bundesliga. In 2008 he tore his cruciate ligament and after three operations was forced to retire from playing at the age of 32.

Later life

After his retirement Wächter studied sports management and founded a drinks company selling apple cider.

Honours

Hamburger SV