Benjamin Weber, former Chelsea analyst under Thomas Tuchel, has overachieved as Augsburg sporting director. After winning the 2021 Champions League with Mason Mount and Kai Havertz, Weber left Stamford Bridge seeking new objectives. He served as managing director of Paderborn before taking the Bundesliga role at Augsburg in 2025.

Weber's first season was a triumph, guiding Augsburg to their first top-half finish in a decade despite a mid-season coaching change. He replaced Sandro Wagner with Manuel Baum, stabilizing the squad. Weber, now 43, embraces the heightened profile at Augsburg compared to his previous behind-the-scenes roles.

He notes the unique pressure of working at a smaller club where every signing impacts survival. While he enjoyed the pressure of bigger clubs, he values the personal connection and direct impact at Augsburg. The feeling is he got his first major decision right, possibly even more than realized at the time.