Klaus Allofs

Football manager and former player

Klaus Allofs - Football manager and former player
Born

December 5th, 1956
68 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Germany

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A former professional footballer and manager, played predominantly as a forward. Career included stints at 1. FC Köln and VfL Wolfsburg in the Bundesliga. Transitioned to management after retirement, taking roles at various clubs including VfL Wolfsburg and SC Freiburg. Led teams in both the Bundesliga and lower divisions, emphasizing player development and tactical discipline.

Played for 1. FC Köln, winning the DFB-Pokal

Served as a manager for VfL Wolfsburg

Contributed to SC Freiburg's promotion to the Bundesliga

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