Heidenheim's long-serving manager Frank Schmidt has announced his shock departure from the Bundesliga club. The news was reported on Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
Schmidt, who has been synonymous with Heidenheim's rise through the German football pyramid, leaves after a remarkable tenure that saw him guide the club from the lower divisions to the top flight. Further details regarding the circumstances of his departure and potential successors have not yet been disclosed.
