Luca Beckenbauer is the co-trainer of Bayern Munich's U13 team. The 26-year-old grandson of the late legend Franz Beckenbauer led the youth side to a clear 6-1 derby victory over TSV 1860 Munich.
The match in the Förderliga for Bundesliga youth performance centres took place on Saturday morning at 1860's training ground in the Giesing district. It was played on two pitches in a seven-a-side format. Under head coach Jakob Nußberger and his co-trainer Beckenbauer, the Bayern youngsters secured six points from two matchdays, putting them joint second in the table. Only 1. FC Nürnberg is ahead on goal difference.
Careful work on the touchline
Beckenbauer, who played as a defender for MTV München until summer 2025, brings a calm approach. It is said he coaches meticulously even during the warm-up, paying attention to the smallest details. The young coach, who assisted the U12s last season, avoids shouting. He prefers to observe the game intently and notes down his thoughts in order to give considered advice.
His focus is on observation and precise post-match analysis. During the game he wears a training jacket with the initials 'BL'. His father, Stephan Beckenbauer, died at the age of 46.
Perspectives at the club
The development of youth is central to FC Bayern, while the first team is experiencing mixed form in the Bundesliga. Their last five matches have yielded two wins, one draw and two defeats. The senior side's next fixture is away to FC Augsburg on October 10th.
For Luca Beckenbauer, the season with the U13s is just the beginning of a potential coaching career at the record champions. His next outing with the team is on the next matchday of the Förderliga.
The original report is at Bild Sport
