Jupp Heynckes

Football manager with Champions League title

Jupp Heynckes - Football manager with Champions League title
Born

May 9th, 1945
79 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Germany

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A former player and manager in German football, achieved significant success as a coach. Managed several top clubs including Bayern Munich and Borussia Mönchengladbach. In 2013, led Bayern Munich to a historic treble, winning the Bundesliga, DFB-Pokal, and UEFA Champions League. His managerial career spanned several decades, known for tactical acumen and developing players.

Won the UEFA Champions League in 2013 with Bayern Munich

Managed Bayern Munich to a treble in 2013

Led Borussia Mönchengladbach to a Bundesliga title

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