Personal Information
Name: Bernard Schuiteman
Date of birth: 03/10/1973
Nationality: Dutch
Languages
Dutch (native)
German (fluent)
English (fluent)
French (average)
Education
2010 – 2011
Austrian Football Association (ÖFB), Elite-Juniorlicence, Football
2009 – 2010
German Football Association (DFB), UEFA-A, Football Coach
2008 – 2009
German Football Association (DFB), UEFA-B, Football Coach
Background
Before starting my professional career in coaching, scouting and as a sportsdirector, I was a professional football player. I played for
FC Twente (NL),
Bayer Leverkusen (GER),
Feyenoord Rotterdam (NL),
Grazer AK (Austria),
Mainz 05 (GER),
SpVgg Unterhaching (GER),
Apollon Limassol (Cyprus),
Cambuur Leeuwarden (NL), and
FC Waidhofen/Ybbs (Austria).
I also played for the Dutch national team (under 16 up to and including under 21).
During my career I won the League Cup 3 times (in 1994 in Germany, in 1995 in The Netherlands, and in 2000 in Austria), and I won the national championship with Feyenoord in 1999.
I gained Champions League experience with Feyenoord, and UEFA Cup experience with both Bayer Leverkusen and Feyenoord.
Professional Experience
April 2021 – today
International Scout Feyenoord Rotterdam – Netherlands
March 2021 - today
Head of European Scouting Urawa Red Diamonds - Japan
April 2020 – March 2021
Sportsdirector Grasshopper Club Zürich - Switserland
Responsible for the whole football department within the club. Very close commitment to Wolverhampton Wanderers who have the same Chinese owner.
January 2019 – April 2020
European Scout Wolverhampton Wanderers FC - UK
Lead phase Scout for whole Europe.
August 2016 – December 2018
Scout Central Europe Manchester United FC - UK
Responsible for scouting in Central Europe, occasionally also in rest of the world.
June/July 2016
Opponent Analyst Austrian FA - Austria
Responsible for analysing the following opponent for the Austrian National Team. During the EURO 2016 i analysed several opponents in different groups. During EURO 2016 already analysing the upcoming opponents in the Worldcup Qualification starting from september 2016.
June 2014 – June 2016
Head scout Rapid Wien – Austria
Responsible for management and daily operation of the scouting department, consisting of 5 scouts.
One of my main targets is to develop a professionally structured scouting department for the club.
July 2012 – June 2014
International scout FC Twente – The Netherlands
Responsible for scouting of talents in Austria, Switzerland, Slovakia and Czech Republic.
As a former Dutch player, living in Austria for several years already, and therefore knowing the area well, I could really add something extra for FC Twente.
July 2010 – June 2012
Head coach Under 15 - Fußballakademie Linz - Austria
January 2006 – July 2010
Sports Director FC Waidhofen/Ybbs – Austriaarc
