Jean-Marie Pfaff
Belgian football goalkeeper and coach

Born
December 4th, 1953
71 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Belgium
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A Belgian footballer and manager who played primarily as a goalkeeper. Pfaff started his professional career at Beerschot in 1971 before moving to the German club Bayern Munich in 1982, where he achieved significant success. His career includes notable performances in international tournaments, representing Belgium in the 1986 FIFA World Cup, where the team reached the quarter-finals. Following his playing career, Pfaff transitioned into management and coaching, sharing his expertise with various clubs.
Played for Bayern Munich from 1982 to 1988
Represented Belgium in the 1986 FIFA World Cup
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