Stefan Ruthenbeck


Stefan Ruthenbeck is a former German football player who last managed 1. FC Köln. He played as a defender.

Playing career

He played for 1.FC Quadrath-Ichendorf, SpVgg Oberaußem-Fortuna, FV Rheinbrohl and TuS Mayen before starting his managerial career also in Tus Mayen.

Coaching career

Early career

He managed TuS Mayen and SpVgg EGC Wirges before signed by VfR Aalen II as their manager and youth coordinator.

VfR Aalen

On 14 Juni 2014, he signed a contract with VfR Aalen until 2015.

Greuther Fürth

He was appointed as the head coach on 12 June 2015. He was sacked on 21 November 2016.

1. FC Köln

Ruthenbeck was appointed as the new coach of 1. FC Köln on 3 December 2017. In April 2018, it was announced that his contract would not be renewed at the end of the 2018–19 campaign.

Personal life

Ruthenbeck is married and has two daughters. He's an avid fan of Heavy Metal music.