Daniel Niedzkowski (born 14 December 1976) is a German football coach and former player who is assistant head coach of Premier League club Brighton & Hove Albion.

Playing career Born in Solingen, Niedzkowski played as a midfielder for lower-league clubs including VfB am Bavert, VfB Solingen, Wuppertaler SV and FC Remscheid.

Coaching career Niedzkowski worked as a coach with the German Football Association (DFB) from 2008, joining Bayer Leverkusen in 2013, before returning to the DFB in 2016.

In November 2024, Niedzkowski was appointed as assistant head coach of English club Brighton & Hove Albion, with effect from January 2025.

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