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Harald Schumacher

Better a kink in your career than in your spine

Harald Schumacher, former professional footballer, coach, TV expert, and executive, is considered one of the best goalkeepers of his time. With achievements such as the European Championship in 1980 and runner-up positions in the World Cups of 1982 and 1986, as well as over 20 years of experience as a TV expert and co-commentator, he is a sought-after expert in the football scene. As Vice President of 1. FC Köln and a long-time professional for renowned clubs like FC Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund, he shares his knowledge about success factors in professional football. In his stage appearances, he reflects on the highs and lows of his career, emphasizes the importance of setbacks for long-term success, and shows how they drive personal development forward. Harald Schumacher builds bridges between sports and business, captivating audiences with entertaining and engaging performances in panel discussions and interviews.

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Personality, Success & Motivation

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Harald Schumacher

Vita

Toni Schumacher is a professional footballer, coach, TV pundit, official, author, and speaker. He is considered one of the world’s best goalkeepers of his time. Twice named Germany’s Footballer of the Year, he was European Champion in 1980, German Champion in 1978 and 1996, and World Cup runner-up in 1982 and 1986. He played 464 Bundesliga matches as goalkeeper. His long-standing success as a player and coach for traditional clubs such as 1. FC Köln, FC Schalke 04, Borussia Dortmund, FC Bayern Munich, and Fenerbahçe Istanbul, as well as his current role as Vice President of 1. FC Köln, make him one of the most sought-after experts in the football world. For more than 20 years, he worked as a TV pundit and co-commentator for Sky, Sat.1, and ZDF. Toni Schumacher has faced the challenges of top-level football for decades. In his talks, he takes audiences on a journey through the highs and lows of a professional career, sharing reflections on his experiences and showing why setbacks are an essential part of long-term success—and how they can even propel a career forward. Toni Schumacher also knows what makes a professional football club successful. Navigating the complex interplay between finances, sponsors, team, fans, and emotions, he builds bridges to businesses in other industries and appears in stage interviews and panel discussions in an entertaining, quick-witted, and captivating manner.

Topics

"The Only Gas I Know Is Full Throttle" – Motivation, Leadership & Team Building

  • Why willpower is always the foundation of success
  • Why the fish always rots from the head down
  • How to inspire peak performance in yourself and your team
  • Why it’s essential to lead by example and show the way forward

Achieving Goals, Expanding Horizons – Why Failure Is Part of the Journey

  • Why falling down and getting back up is part of success
  • How we can learn from setbacks
  • Why you should never be afraid of change

Additional Key Topics:

  • Swimming against the tide
  • Thinking outside the box and breaking the rules
  • A matter of the heart: 1. FC Köln
  • Responsibility and leading by example
  • Success and failure
  • Motivation
  • Team building and leadership
  • Peak performance
  • The tension between communication and technology

References & Press

“Toni Schumacher added a special touch to our employee event at the RheinEnergieStadion with his authentic and approachable manner, making us all feel very comfortable.”
Jochen Krahe, Senior Marketing Manager, Deutsche Post AG, February 2017
 

“Toni Schumacher is a true Cologne icon who connects with fans through empathy and authenticity.”
Sebastian Lenninghausen, Product Manager Marketing, Privatbrauerei Gaffel, December 2016
 

“Quick-witted and open, we had the pleasure of experiencing Toni Schumacher at our Handwerker-Talk. His pleasant demeanor and football expertise enriched our event. Thank you, Toni.”
Timo Kirstein, Managing Director, Uni Elektro, June 2017
 

“Toni Schumacher highlighted the highs and lows of his career in his relaxed, honest, and entertaining manner. It’s impressive how he continually faced new challenges. Motivating and just the right fit for our 2018 kick-off event!”
Bernd Mitternacht, Managing Director, ITENOS GmbH, Bonn