René Lewejohann (born 13 February 1984) is a German football manager and former player who is the manager of Regionalliga West club 1. FC Bocholt.
Personal Information
- Date of birth: 13 February 1984 (age 42)
- Place of birth: Herne, West Germany
- Height: 1.87 m (6 ft 2 in)
- Position: Forward
- Current team: 1. FC Bocholt (manager)
Playing Career Lewejohann began his youth career at SC Westfalia Herne and VfL Bochum. He made his professional debut for LR Ahlen on 21 September 2003 in the 2. Bundesliga. Over his playing career, he represented clubs including Schalke 04 II, SV Wilhelmshaven, Alemannia Aachen II, Westfalia Herne, Bonner SC, SV Meppen, Sportfreunde Siegen, 1. FC Kaan-Marienborn, DSC Wanne-Eickel, and BV Herne-Süd. His career was significantly affected by injuries, including two metatarsal fractures within six months while at Schalke 04's reserve team.
Coaching Career Lewejohann gained initial coaching experience in Australia in 2016, supervising youth teams at Sydney FC. His managerial career in Germany includes:
- FSV Duisburg (assistant 2017, head coach 2017–2018)
- SpVgg Erkenschwick (2018)
- Hammer SpVg (2018–2020)
- Rot Weiss Ahlen (assistant 2023, head coach 2025)
- KFC Uerdingen 05 (2024–2025)
- 1. FC Bocholt (2026–present)
He was appointed manager of 1. FC Bocholt on 1 January 2026 on a contract running until 2028.
