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Former captain Sebastian Rode begins administrative trainee programme at Eintracht Frankfurt

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 3, 2026, 2:20 PM

Last updated Sep 3, 2026

Former captain Sebastian Rode begins administrative trainee programme at Eintracht Frankfurt

Summary

Former Eintracht Frankfurt captain Sebastian Rode has returned to the club to commence a one-year trainee programme. Spanning from September 2026 to August 2027, the role will see the 35-year-old gain experience across both sporting and administrative departments at Eintracht Frankfurt Fußball AG. Rode, who retired from professional football two years ago, made 278 appearances for the club during his playing career. His training will include time at the ProfiCamp and the EintrachtLab, along with operational responsibilities on home matchdays. Club CEO Axel Hellmann cited the former midfielder's long history with the team as a key reason for his return to the organization in this capacity.

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•Sebastian Rode is completing a one-year trainee programme with Eintracht Frankfurt Fußball AG.
•The placement runs from September 2026 until August 2027.
•Rode recorded 278 appearances for the club during his nine and a half years as a player.
•Training includes work at the ProfiCamp and the EintrachtLab, plus matchday operations.

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The long-time Eagle and former team captain will spend a year in various areas of operations at Eintracht Frankfurt Fußball AG.Sebastian Rode is coming back to Eintracht Frankfurt! The 35-year-old is...
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