A family man in his private life
In his private life, Luis is a real family man. He moved to the Bavarian capital with his girlfriend and their dog, a Shiba Inu. "My girlfriend and my dog mean a lot to me. I find the perfect balance to sport with them," he says. “My girlfriend's family say that our dog reflects me quite well,” he says and laughs, because the dog breed is considered strong-willed, a little stubborn, but lovable.
On days off, Schinko likes to cycle through the city, sometimes to Schwabing, sometimes to the park. “A good meal, a bit of a stroll, a series in the evening - that's a perfect day for me.” Golf is also very popular with him. “When I get home after training, a bit of fresh air does me good.”
Why the 63?
Luis also has a special connection to his shirt number. He used to wear 12 most of the time - just like his father once did. "Unfortunately, it was taken in Wolfsburg. So I thought about it with my girlfriend - and decided on 63." He also wore it at the age of just 17 in his first Oberliga match, in which he scored his first goal. For the Red Bulls, he will wear the 63 again.
His father used to be a great role model, but today he looks more closely at NHL stars like Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl. “You can learn from others, but you should always go your own way.” He has done well with this motto so far in his career. And that's how it should continue with the Red Bulls. “I want to confirm my performance and win titles with the team.”
