About Schaechter Sports

Hello,
we are Schaechter sports!

Passionately committed to transforming the world of football, we harness the beautiful game’s power to create opportunities and forge connections that resonate across borders. Through our innovative programs and unwavering dedication, we aim to revolutionize the way football is experienced, coached, and embraced worldwide.

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Our Journey & Impact

With over a decade of experience, Schächter Sports has been a pioneering force, empowering clubs, academies, brands, players and institutions to tap into the international football landscape.

Our journey has been defined by success stories. Six pro-clubs trust our expertise in venturing abroad, and over 30 global partners profit from our 360° approach that connects them all. From Germany to diverse corners of the globe, we’ve been the enabler of dreams and the catalyst for football excellence.

We measure success by the stories we create. Over 40 promising talents have journeyed from our programs to sign contracts with esteemed German pro academies. Countless clubs have witnessed international recognition and brand elevation through our strategic collaborations. Together, let’s script more tales of triumph on the global football stage.

The Schaechter Sports Group

Schaechter Sports delivers top-tier offerings for clubs, teams, players, organizations and brands. With our distinct brands, we cater to B2B and B2C audiences, aligning values and strengths, precisely addressing challenges and aspirations of our partners.

Quick Facts & Figures

Media reach with tailormade events and activations in target markets
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Overnight stays organized for foreign guests in Germany
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Hours spent on Football Pitches in different Countries
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Foreign Players have successfully trained with German clubs
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Successful Events hosted in Asia, Africa, Europe and America
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Football Experts and UEFA-Licensed Coaches are part of our network
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Players successfully joined German Clubs
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Long-term Partners across the globe spread on four continents
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Our exclusive Network of European Top Clubs

United States of America

  • AYSES (Dallas)
  • AB Coaching (Asheville)
  • Forza VIP (Austin)
  • Global Sporting Club (Louisville)
  • Kalonji Soccer Academy (Atlanta)
  • BAT ID (Hawaii)
  • Pono Athletics (Hawaii)

Nigeria

  • Vandyke FC (Port Harcourt)

Kenya

  • Inspire Marketing (Nairobi)

South Africa

  • Total Football Excellence (Midrand)
  • Prestige Football Academy (Roodeport)
  • Dynasty Sports (Johannesburg)

Canada

  • Toronto Skillz (Toronto)
  • Little Kickers (Durham/Clarington)

Thailand

Vietnam

  • VJSS Academy (Ho Chi Minh, Hanoi, Da Nang, Haiphong)

Malaysia

  • Destiny FDC (Kuala Lumpur)

Singapore

Japan

  • Funroots (Tokyo)

China

  • Jinjun Elite Football Club (Beijing)

Greece

  • Ajax Stars (Thessaloniki)

Cyprus

Indonesia

  • The Footballicious (Jakarta)
  • Bali Football Academy (Bali)

Philippines

Hongkong

  • Asia Pacific Football School (Hong Kong)

Mexico

  • Global Sporting Club (Monterrey)

Colombia

  • Academy Club Deportivo Olimpia (Medellin)
  • Sportainment (Medellin)

Germany

Italy

Jordan

  • Amman Elite (Amman)

Our Team

Our team is a passionate mix of football enthusiasts, seasoned coaches, business experts, and visionaries. Together, we work relentlessly to revolutionize the football industry, one opportunity at a time.

Sebastian
Schächter

Founder, Managing Director

Portrait Jörg Conrad

Jörg
Conrad

Co-Founder, CFO

Erik
Durm

Director Corporate & Public Affairs, Brand Ambassador

Portrait Robin Licht

Robin
Licht

Head of Sports

Portrait Fotis Potsis

Fotios
Potsis

Director Sports Global

Portrait Natalie Barlow

Natalie
Barlow

Director Africa

Mike
Raidt

Director Sports
Germany

Kostas
Petrakoglou

Junior Director Sports

Portrait Fabian Conrad

Fabian
Conrad

Director Accounting &
System Administration

Portrait Matthias Schächter

Matthias
Schächter

Director Strategy & Business Development

Portrait Aubrey Ngwenya

Aubrey
Ngwenya

CEO
United Football Initiative

Andrew
Bhengu

On-Ground Coordinator
United Football Initiative

Boasting 15+ years in the football industry, our additional team brings expertise in talent management, player consultancy, strategy, and marketing to the fore!