Paul Schaffran appointed director of Borussia Dortmund's youth academy
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 25, 2026, 10:15 AM
Last updated Aug 25, 2026
On August 25, 2026, Borussia Dortmund announced Paul Schaffran as the new director of its youth academy. Schaffran, who has been with the club's youth development program since 2021, was previously the Head of Strategy and Development. His promotion follows the tenure of Lars Ricken, who transitioned to Managing Director of Sports in May 2024. Ricken noted Schaffran's significant contributions towards the future success of the academy. Schaffran expressed gratitude for the opportunity and is committed to advancing youth development at Borussia Dortmund.
- •Paul Schaffran has been with BVB since 2021.
- •He succeeds Lars Ricken as director of the youth academy.
- •Schaffran previously held roles in sports science and strategy.
- •Ricken highlighted Schaffran's leadership in the academy's future planning.
- •Schaffran plans to enhance youth development further.
- 1:04 PMYahoo Sports — Paul Schaffran named new academy director
- 10:15 AMYahoo Sports — Paul Schaffran named new director of the youth academy
"Schaffran has been working in BVB’s youth academy since 2021, initially as “Head of Sports Science” and, since July 2024, as “Head of Strategy and Development.” In July 2025, the 39-year-old...
"Schaffran has been working in BVB’s youth development program since 2021, initially as “Head of Sports Science” and, since July 2024, as “Head of Strategy and Development.” In July 2025, the...
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 25, 2026, 1:04 PMPaul Schaffran named new academy director
Schaffran has been working in BVB’s youth academy since 2021, initially as “Head of Sports Science” and, since July 2024, as “Head of Strategy and Development.” In July 2025, the 39-year-old...
- Yahoo SportsAug 25, 2026, 10:15 AMPaul Schaffran named new director of the youth academy
Schaffran has been working in BVB’s youth development program since 2021, initially as “Head of Sports Science” and, since July 2024, as “Head of Strategy and Development.” In July 2025, the...
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