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Hamburger SV has a new sporting director: Kathleen Krüger is set to take over the vacant position. The 40-year-old former footballer will become the first woman to hold this position at Hamburger SV.
Who is Kathleen Krüger?
Kathleen Krüger is an experienced footballer and has previously worked at Bayern München. She will lead the club's board alongside Eric Huwer.
Why is this decision important?
The decision is important because Krüger will become the first woman in the Bundesliga to hold this position on a permanent basis. At RB Leipzig, Tatjana Haenni has been chairwoman of the management board since the start of the year.
What's next?
Krüger will sign a contract in Hamburg soon. The HSV supervisory board has decided in favor of the current Bayern executive.
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| January 2 | Stefan Kuntz leaves Hamburger SV |
| 2026-05-16 | Bayer Leverkusen 1-1 Hamburger SV |
Hamburger SV is currently 13th in the Bundesliga, with 38 points and a record of 9 wins, 11 draws, and 14 losses. The team has scored 40 goals and conceded 54 this season, resulting in a goal difference of -14. The last match ended in a 1-1 draw against Bayer Leverkusen.
