Rouven Schröder

Rouven Schröder (born 18 October 1975) is a German former professional footballer. As of 2023 he is sporting director of RB Leipzig.

Playing career
Schröder made his debut on the professional league level in the Bundesliga for VfL Bochum on 1 April 2001, when he started in a game against Energie Cottbus. On 11 November 2009, he returned to VfB Lübeck.

Administrative career
From June 2021 until 26 October 2022, Schröder was Sporting Director of Schalke 04.