Felix Magath
Football Manager and Player
Born
July 26th, 1953
72 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Germany
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A football player and manager with significant achievements in German football. Played as a midfielder for several clubs, including 1. FC Nuremberg and Hamburger SV, winning the Bundesliga title. Transitioned to management, leading VfL Wolfsburg to a Bundesliga title in 2009. Managed other clubs including Bayern Munich, with multiple domestic cups to his name.
Managed VfL Wolfsburg to a Bundesliga title in 2009
Won multiple DFB-Pokal titles with Bayern Munich
Played for Hamburger SV, winning the Bundesliga
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