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Felix Wiedwald runs for local election with CDU in Germany

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 27, 2026, 4:56 PM

Last updated Jul 27, 2026

Felix Wiedwald runs for local election with CDU in Germany

Summary

Felix Wiedwald, former Bundesliga goalkeeper, is running as a candidate for the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) in the local election scheduled for September 13. At 36, Wiedwald has transitioned from football to politics, motivated by a desire to contribute actively to community matters. Currently employed as a scout for Werder Bremen, he emphasizes the importance of political participation and has committed to balancing his scouting duties with his new campaign. Wiedwald has previous experience in the Bundesliga, playing for clubs such as Eintracht Frankfurt and Leeds United.

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Key Details

•Wiedwald is a CDU candidate in the September 13 local election.
•He previously played as a goalkeeper in Bundesliga and for Leeds United.
•Wiedwald is currently a scout for Werder Bremen.
•He aims to promote political participation, criticizing apathy in community issues.
•He entered politics after retiring from professional football at age 32.

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Former Bundesliga goalkeeper Felix Wiedwald is running as a candidate for the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) in the upcoming local election. The 36-year-old is eagerly awaiting the election that wil...
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