Hans-Jürgen Kreische

German football player and manager

Hans-Jürgen Kreische - German football player and manager
Born

July 19th, 1947
77 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Germany

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An accomplished footballer, played as a forward. Spent the majority of playing career at 1. FC Magdeburg and achieved success in the 1974 East German Supercup. Later transitioned into management, where contributions were focused on developing youth talent in the sport.

Played for 1. FC Magdeburg

Won the 1974 East German Supercup

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