Robin Gosens has expressed his hope for a return to the German national football team, but in the role of a team psychologist.
The 31-year-old player told the Abendzeitung, «It’s definitely a big dream of mine: to combine these two worlds.» He is planning for his post-career life, having pursued a degree in psychology alongside his professional football career.
«I have the theoretical background and practical experience from professional football. I can put myself in many situations. That’s why I would love to support athletes after my career,» said the AC Florence winger.
«If that were with the DFB, it would naturally be particularly wonderful because I have a great connection to this association. But fundamentally, I am thinking in many different directions.»
Robin Gosens did not make the DFB squad for the 2026 World Cup
The 24-time international player was not selected by Bundestrainer Julian Nagelsmann for the World Cup in the USA, Mexico, and Canada (June 11 to July 19).
Gosens, who was part of the German squad at EURO 2021, will serve as an expert for ARD.
English Translation:
«Definitely a big dream of mine»: Robin Gosens eyes a return to the DFB team in a different capacity
Robin Gosens hopes for a return to the German national football team – as a team psychologist.
«That is definitely a big dream of mine: to connect these two worlds,» the 31-year-old told the Abendzeitung about his plans for his post-career life. Alongside his professional career, Gosens completed a degree in psychology.
He stated, «I have the theoretical background and the practical experience from professional football. I can empathize with many situations. That’s why I would very much like to support athletes after my career,» said the AC Florence winger.
«If that were with the DFB, it would naturally be particularly beautiful because I have a great connection to this association. But fundamentally, I am thinking in many different directions.»
Robin Gosens did not make the DFB squad for the 2026 World Cup
The 24-time international player was not nominated by head coach Julian Nagelsmann for the World Cup in the USA, Mexico, and Canada (June 11 to July 19).
Gosens, who was in the German squad for EURO 2021, will serve as an expert for ARD.