FC Schattdorf welcomes Emanuele Piccirillo as their new coach!
FC Schattdorf appoints Emanuele Piccirillo as the new coach from the 2025/26 season to promote young talent.

FC Schattdorf welcomes Emanuele Piccirillo as their new coach!
FC Schattdorf recently announced a new head coach for its 2nd division team. Emanuele Piccirillo will take over the reins from the 2025/26 season and brings with him a wealth of experience from FC Luzern's youth team. The 34-year-old from Lucerne, who has both Swiss and Italian citizenship, has previously served at several clubs such as FC Wohlen, FC Rothenburg and FC Eschenbach. Sports director René Gnos is convinced that Piccirillo is an ideal fit for the club's philosophy, especially when it comes to promoting young talent. Lucerne newspaper reports that Reto Infanger will support Piccirillo in his role as assistant coach.
Emanuele Piccirillo, born on September 3, 1990 in Lucerne, has an average tenure of almost two years as a coach. He completed his training with a B+ license, which makes him a qualified coach. Piccirillo's professional career includes stints at clubs such as FC Emmenbrücke, FC Horw and Luzern United FC. In the current season he is coaching the FE-13 team in the SZ-UR region and will continue to coach the same team next season before taking over at FC Schattdorf. Provides more information about his career Transfer market.
The philosophy of FC Schattdorf
The decision for Piccirillo reflects the club's long-term goals of providing young players with a platform for development. Club representatives emphasize that promoting talent is a top priority. This is a strategic goal that is also reflected in the philosophy of football in general. Football.ch emphasizes that good training of coaches is essential to improve performance in children's and school football.
With Emanuele Piccirillo at the helm, FC Schattdorf is well positioned to realize its ambitions while shaping a new generation of talent. The coaching team will be strengthened by the support of Reto Infanger, which promises additional stability.