Eberhard Carl

Eberhard Carl (born 13 May 1965) is a German former football coach and a player. A striker, played in the top-tier Bundesliga for eight seasons with Karlsruher SC.

Playing career In his youth, Carl played for VfL Nagold, Kehler FV, and SV Gündringen.

In 1986, he made his first-team debut with SV Böblingen in the Verbandsliga Württemberg and then moved to 1. FC Pforzheim in the Amateuroberliga BW in 1988.

In 1997, he moved to the 2. Bundesliga club Stuttgarter Kickers where he made 68 appearances in the second tier.

Coaching career After his player career, Carl became an amateur coach with TSV Haiterbach and SV Böblingen. In 2013, he became the sporting director at 1. CfR Pforzheim and the coach a year later. In 2017, Carl gave up his job at Pforzheim and moved to the district office, initially as a sports representative, but now he is one of eleven integration managers working with refugees.

Honours DFB-Pokal finalist: 1995–96