From the Country Team To the Rich

"The Strongest Dark Horse! Hoffenheim created a new history of the German Cup low-level league! "——"Sportsman".

"Hoffenheim 2:1 Wien Hamburg, a counterattack from a low-level league! "-"Berlin Sport".

"It took them only three years to go from the German seventh-tier league to the quarter-finals of the German Cup!" "-"German Football".

"The Gale Wind Blowing from the South is About to Sweep the Country! - "Baden Zeitung".

Since Hoffenheim Rick Wien Hamburg broke into the quarter-finals of the German Cup, their influence has not only been limited to the interior of Baden-Württemberg, but has spread to the whole country.

The best record in Germany's lower leagues is the third round, the round of 16.

However, Hoffenheim broke this 20-year record and successfully entered the quarter-finals as a fourth-tier team, which greatly changed the highest achievement of a low-level team in the German Cup. Influence is not insignificant.

This kind of game where the weak wins the strong and the next commits the upper hand is exactly the scene that fans love.

It's just that there hasn't been a strong dark horse like Hoffenheim in the German league for a long time, so naturally they have received a lot of attention.

Through this game, people began to try to understand this team.

When they knew that three years ago, Hoffenheim was still an amateur team in the seventh level of Germany, and their lives were miserable. They were not only surprised.

What happened in the past three years?

With the full coverage of the media, the past of Hoffenheim has gradually become known to the public.

For example, the ice bucket challenge launched by Hoffenheim!

A balance sheet of 20 million euros!

Once asked the Football Association to open a hearing for them!

Morsi from Hoffenheim and more...

And along with all this, many things are closely connected with a name.

Zhang Xian!

Yes, this is an unavoidable name throughout the rise of Hoffenheim.

Since the Chinese took over the then crumbling Meteor team,

And after changing its name to Hoffenheim, the road to rise officially began.

The most important thing is that the name "Zhang Xian" has a very close relationship with the internal youth training pilot in Baden-Württemberg.

A person is not only related to the rise of Hoffenheim, but also closely related to the German youth training.

All this casts a veil of mystery on Zhang Xian.

Many people want to know Zhang Xian based on their understanding of Hoffenheim.

There is no shortage of excellent sports directors in football.

For example, Krsliti of the Kings of Madrid, who is known as the "golden toucher".

The 'Godfather' of Turin is still the ruler of the Bianconeri.

'Sir' Alex of Trafford.

These people are all top operating officers who are well-known in football.

And recently, Stanford's beauty director has also exploded. This woman named Anna Hathaway was once the chief think tank of Abu Dhabi, and now she is fully responsible for the operation of Stanford.

After she entered the football world, she used various methods to poach more than half of the hot Italian youth army, and the effect of many transfers was remarkable.

With Stanford winning the championship last season, she also won the title of the best sports director in the Premier League.

Compared with these people, Zhang Xian is a completely different type.

The above few are the leaders of wealthy families. It can be said that they have carried out multiple operations with their deep capital.

But the situation at Hoffenheim is completely different.

When Zhang Xian took over Hoffenheim, it was a poor club.

And it was such a club that Zhang Xian single-handedly brought to the stage of Germany's fourth basic league.

Pull local sponsorships!

Build stadiums and expand your team's influence.

Loans to build training bases.

Mergers and acquisitions of Newster Warriors, SC Villa, integration of Sinsheim fan market, etc...

These operations are intertwined and have brought about today's Hoffenheim.

It can be said that throwing Zhang Xian to those rich teams, he can do the same as other people.

And throwing others to Hoffenheim, they may not be able to do better than Zhang Xian.

Under the influence of Hoffenheim's break into the German Cup, many media sent interview requests to Hoffenheim.

Many of these media are national media, which is a battle that Hoffenheim has never felt.

In the end, Hoffenheim accepted interview requests from "Berlin Sport" and "Sportsman".

And Zhang Xian himself accepted an exclusive interview with "German Football".

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In the Hoffenheim director's office, Zhang Xian sat on an office chair and looked at the busy recording staff in front of him.

After accepting the exclusive interview with "German Football", the opponent's actions were extremely quick, and soon dispatched an interview team.

The interview was conducted by the famous German sports host Stark Boni.

Boni was a middle-aged man in his forties, and he looked at Zhang Xian, who was in his early thirties.

This is the hottest sports director in Germany recently. Along with the fame of Hoffenheim, the name Zhang Xian is also known in German football.

A head of soft black hair lying softly on the scalp, Danfeng eyes, the pupils are slanted, and when the eyes are slightly squinted, it always gives people a sense of oppression.

Although the director in front of him is only in his early 30s, Boni feels the aura of a football boss in him.

Of course, he doesn't think that Zhang Xian today can compare to those all-powerful figures.

Maybe it's an illusion.

"Mr. Director, can we begin?" Bonny asked.

Zhang Xian shrugged and said with a smile, "Anytime."

Bonny nodded and said: "The following interview will be conducted in the form of question and answer. If it is a sensitive question, you can choose to refuse to answer it."

After finishing speaking, Boni continued; "First of all, the first question. Many people are surprised by the rise of Hoffenheim. As the helm of Hoffenheim, what do you think of this matter?"

Zhang Xian pondered for a moment, and said: "As far as I am concerned, the rise of Hoffenheim is not an accident. It is caused by many reasons, such as the special football environment in Baden-Württemberg, The football popularity in the region and the heritage and so on... Although Hoffenheim doesn't have the honor to get it, it has a long enough history."

"These reasons are what contributed to the rise of Hoffenheim!"

Bonnie nodded, "What is Hoffenheim's goal?"

"Running into the first league!" Zhang Xian said directly; "Hoffenheim is like other low-level teams. His dream is to enter the five major leagues, which is the Bundesliga!"

"Have you ever thought of a higher possibility?" Bonny raised his eyebrows and asked.

Zhang Xian smiled and said, "You can't become a big fat man with one bite, Hoffenheim needs to be gradual."

Boni took a deep look at Zhang Xian.

He didn't deny it!

"The Sonal youth academy to which Hoffenheim belongs is known as one of the most successful youth academy in Baden City. It has cultivated excellent players such as Morsi, Gyan, and Button. How does Hoffenheim view youth training? , and what is the future development plan?"

Zhang Xian replied; "Like other clubs, Hoffenheim attaches great importance to the youth training system, and we are willing to give opportunities to young players, like Ji An, Button, Jamie, etc. Hoffenheim is a team full of vigor. For Hoffenheim, Solna's mood is a key department to provide fresh blood. As for the future development plan, sorry, I can't answer this aspect."

"Okay, next question, in addition to Hoffenheim, the youth league you proposed will be officially launched in the second half of the year. By then, there will be more college leagues and youth leagues in Baden-Württemberg."

Boni looked at Zhang Xian and asked, "Negating the theory of talent and advocating the theory of competition first, isn't that a bit eager for quick success?"

"No! I don't think so at all." Zhang Xian shook his head and said; "We advocate using a large number of games to tap the potential talents of players. In fact, we don't completely deny the theory of talent. Talented children will still be cultivated, but We will pay more attention to the actual game!"

"In the last game, Hoffenheim won Wien Hamburg. How do you comment on that game?"