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From the lawn to the kiosk: Ex-professional Jakubiak starts a new life in Lübeck!
Sebastian Jakubiak, former professional footballer, is starting a new chapter in his life in Lübeck with his own café & kiosk.
From the lawn to the kiosk: Ex-professional Jakubiak starts a new life in Lübeck!
Is this the beginning of a new era for Sebastian Jakubiak? The former professional footballer took over the “Café & Kiosk” in Lübeck a few weeks ago, a decision that came as a surprise to many. The 32-year-old, whose active career was affected by numerous injuries such as cruciate ligament and Achilles tendon tears, sees self-employment as a logical consequence of his sporting career. At his last club, 1. FC Phönix Lübeck, Jakubiak played a total of 140 minutes in just four appearances before his contract was terminated prematurely, as [LN Online].
By taking over the café, he not only shows entrepreneurial spirit, but also his intention to stay in his hometown. “I bought a house in Schlutup, the region is close to my heart,” says Jakubiak. He plans to pass on his experience in football and is seriously thinking about setting up a football school for young people in Lübeck. “That would be a great opportunity to promote young talent,” said the former professional.
Career insights
Jakubiak's career began in 2000 at Borussia Lübeck. After stints at VfB Lübeck and Hamburger SV, where he spent his youth, he moved to the men's team in 2011. The defensive player was active for numerous clubs in the following years, including FC St. Pauli II, Heracles Almelo, 1. FC Magdeburg and most recently SC Safa Beirut. The list of his men's positions shows an eventful life in professional football, which was, however, marked by various injuries. These events certainly also influenced his decision to become self-employed, as is clear from the Wikipedia entries.
A look at the background to the injury problem in football confirms Jakubiak's experiences. Football places high demands on speed, strength and endurance, which significantly increases the risk of injury. Science-based injury prevention strategies, such as the 4-step protocol developed by Van Mechelen, have advanced over the past 30 years and are critical to helping young players avoid injury. Neuromuscular training has proven to be particularly effective in reducing injuries, reports Sport Ärzte Zeitung.
Future prospects
As an active athlete, Jakubiak does not remain idle. He keeps himself fit and could certainly imagine joining a regional club in the second half of the season. The popularity of local heroes in the lower leagues could create a big incentive here. Ultimately, his involvement would benefit both the region and his own ambitions.
The former competitive athlete's plans to set up a football school for young people are particularly tailored to the needs of young talent in Lübeck and could have a lasting impact on the local football scene. With the knowledge he has accumulated and the experience he has gained, Jakubiak will certainly have a good hand in preparing future generations to play football.