Holger Gehrke
Football manager and player
Born
August 22nd, 1960
65 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Germany
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Played professional football primarily as a midfielder in the 1980s. Later transitioned to management, leading several teams in the German lower divisions. Established a reputation for developing young talents and implementing tactical strategies in coaching roles.
Played for Rot-Weiß Erfurt
Managed teams in the German lower leagues
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