Jupp Heynckes
Football manager with Champions League title
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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