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Arminia Bielefeld youth coach Nico Bäumker dies aged 24
Arminia Bielefeld is mourning youth coach Nico Bäumker, who died aged 24.
The German second-division club said he died after a medical emergency linked to a known illness, but did not give further details.
Bäumker had played for Bielefeld’s youth teams from under-13 to under-17 before an injury ended his playing career.
He stayed with the club and became its youngest academy coach in 2020, later working with its under-11 team.
The club said he helped shape young players’ sporting and personal development and was more than a coach to his players.
Bielefeld will remember Bäumker at Friday’s home game against Eintracht Braunschweig.
Arminia Bielefeld youth coach Nico Bäumker has died aged 24.
The club said he died on Monday following a medical emergency linked to a known pre-existing condition.
Bäumker had played for Bielefeld from the under-13 to under-17 teams before an injury ended his playing career.
He became the youngest coach in the club’s academy in 2020 and later coached its under-11 team.
Arminia said it would remember him at its upcoming home match against Eintracht Braunschweig.
- Who
- Nico Bäumker, an Arminia Bielefeld youth coach.
- What
- He died aged 24.
- When
- He died on Monday; the club announced his death on Tuesday evening.
- Where
- Not stated.
- Why
- The club said his death followed a medical emergency linked to a known pre-existing condition.
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Bäumker became the youngest coach in Arminia Bielefeld’s academy.
Bäumker died following a medical emergency linked to a known pre-existing condition.
Arminia Bielefeld announced his death.
The club said it would remember Bäumker at its match against Eintracht Braunschweig.
- Age
- 24
- Club
- Arminia Bielefeld
- Academy coaching start
- 2020
- Former youth teams
- U13 to U17
- Upcoming match
- Eintracht Braunschweig at the SchücoArena
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What people are saying
Nico was a true Armine.
He was far more than a coach to his players – he was a supporter, guide and point of contact.
With his passion for the DSC and his heart for youth football, Nico has left a lasting mark on our club.