Holger Gehrke

Football manager and player

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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