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Henry Höcker: The promising goalkeeper strengthens SpVgg Bayreuth!
SpVgg Bayreuth signs 18-year-old goalkeeper Henry Höcker to promote talent and strengthen the men's division.
Henry Höcker: The promising goalkeeper strengthens SpVgg Bayreuth!
SpVgg Bayreuth has brought another talented goalkeeper into the team with the signing of Henry Höcker. The 18-year-old is moving from SSV Ulm 1846's U19 DFB youth league to Bayreuth and should have an exciting challenge ahead of him. Höcker already brings experience from his previous positions at SpVgg Unterhaching and FC Augsburg, where he was able to demonstrate his skills.
The young keeper's goal is clear: he wants to gain a foothold in the men's field and develop further. In a first statement he expressed his anticipation of the new adventure at SpVgg Bayreuth. “I’m looking forward to the opportunity to develop further here in Bayreuth and show off my skills,” said Höcker. Further emphasizes Dr. Nicole Kalemba, managing director of SpVgg Bayreuth, said that the newcomer is considered a talented and ambitious goalkeeper, whose signing fits perfectly into the club's development path.
Focus on promoting talent
The decision in favor of Höcker clearly shows how important it is to SpVgg Bayreuth to promote young talent. The team follows a strategy based on the targeted development of young players. This is in line with the DFB talent development program, which focuses on giving talent the chance to be discovered and promoted. According to dfb.de, there are a total of 339 bases in Germany where around 14,000 talented players in the prime learning age are spotted and supported.
The DFB program, which is designed for the U12 to U15 age groups, also includes individual training opportunities. This valuable support ensures that young players like Höcker receive the best possible training in order to fulfill their potential and possibly advance to the men's division. The trained base coaches are the connection between the clubs and the performance centers, which allows for the continuous development of football talent.
For SpVgg Bayreuth, the signing of Henry Höcker is another sign of departure. Fans can be excited to see how this young goalkeeper will perform next season. Further information about SpVgg Bayreuth's youth work can be found here.