Bernd Jakubowski
Footballer and manager, Bundesliga player
Born
1952
73 years ago
Died
July 25th, 2007
17 years ago — 55 years old
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Germany
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Played as a forward and midfielder in professional football primarily in the Bundesliga. Started a career at SC Freiburg before moving to Hertha BSC. Concluded playing career at VfL Osnabrück. Transitioned to management, taking roles at various clubs post-retirement. Contributed to the development of teams and players in German football.
Played for SC Freiburg and Hertha BSC
Managed multiple football clubs in Germany
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