Shkodran Mustafi transitions to coaching after retirement from football
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 17, 2026, 7:00 PM
Last updated Jun 17, 2026
Shkodran Mustafi, part of Germany's 2014 World Cup-winning team, retired from professional football in 2024. Initially called up due to an injury to Marco Reus, Mustafi contributed to Germany's success in Brazil despite an injury that cut his tournament short. Following his retirement, he began coaching with the German Football Association, taking roles with the U-17 and U-21 national teams. Mustafi is now focusing on player development as part of the next generation of German coaching staff.
- •Mustafi retired in 2024 at age 32 due to injuries.
- •He played in Germany's opening match at the 2014 World Cup.
- •Mustafi was called up to replace injured Marco Reus.
- •He is now an assistant coach for Germany's U-21 team.
- •Mustafi aims to develop younger players in his coaching role.
- 7:00 PMYahoo Sports — Germany’s 2014 World Cup winners — Where are they now? Shkodran Mustafi
"Shkodran Mustafi was a part of the title-winning defense for Germany.
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