Felix Magath

Football Manager and Player

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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