Felix Wiedwald ‘to stand’ for CDU in September local election | OneFootball

Former Bundesliga and Leeds United goalkeeper Felix Wiedwald, 36, is running as a Christian Democratic Union candidate in the local election on September 13th, joining the team led by mayoral hopeful Björn Symank.

“There are so many complaining, but few are involved in politics,” said Wiedwald. “I immediately took the full program. I registered with the CDU city association and informed them that I would like to participate,” he told Kreiszeitung.

“I am a permanent scout in the squad planning at Werder Bremen. This is a full-time job. But I, like the many other politicians, want to take the time to do it.” He made 65 appearances for Bremen and also played for Eintracht Frankfurt and Leeds United.

Wiedwald retired from professional football at 32. He has since studied sports management and invested in real estate, and says his grandfather Erhard Wiedwald helped guide him into politics.

“I speak things honestly, clearly and directly. That’s my way, and it should stay that way.” Symank said, “I’m glad we have Felix on board. He was immediately ready to participate as a council candidate and brings fresh ideas.”

Source: BuLi News