Martin Schmidt (manager)

Martin Schmidt (born 12 April 1967) is a Swiss football manager and current manager of 1. FSV Mainz 05.

Early career
Schmidt began his coaching career as an assistant coach at FC Raron and the youth team of FC Thun. On 30 March 2010, he signed a contract with 1. FSV Mainz 05 II, valid until 2013. He extended his contract until 2015 on 21 February 2013.

1. FSV Mainz 05
Schmidt became new head coach of 1. FSV Mainz 05 on 17 February 2015 after Kasper Hjulmand had been sacked. His contract was extended until 2018 on 21 April 2015.

Personal life
He was before a part-time auto mechanic.