About Thomas Bertels
Born 1986. Thomas Bertels is a German association football player and association football coach.
Thomas Bertels (born 5 November 1986) is a German former professional footballer who played either as a left-back or as a left midfielder, and current manager of Schalke 04's U17 squad.
Coaching career In January 2019, Bertels retired as a professional player.
In July 2018, Bertels became co-coach of SC Paderborn's U19s while still playing for the club's reserve team. In 2019, he became coach of Paderborn U16s while playing for lower-league team TuS Ehringhausen.
On 24 February 2022, Bertels took over Paderborn's reserve team in the Oberliga Westfalen, succeeding Michél Kniat, who moved to third-division club SC Verl. During this time, he played for lower-league side VfB Schloß Holte.
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Who is Thomas Bertels?
German footballer
When was Thomas Bertels born?
Thomas Bertels was born on 5 November 1986 in Geseke.
What is Thomas Bertels's occupation?
Thomas Bertels is an association football player and association football coach.
What nationality is Thomas Bertels?
Thomas Bertels is German.
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