Markus Weinzierl
Football manager with Bundesliga experience
Born
December 28th, 1974
50 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Germany
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Born in 1974, a German football manager and former player. Transitioned from playing as a midfielder to managing several clubs in the Bundesliga and 2. Bundesliga. Managed teams including FC Augsburg, Schalke 04, and VfB Stuttgart. Achieved promotion with FC Augsburg to the Bundesliga, leading the team to their first-ever top-flight participation. Known for tactical intelligence and a focus on team development.
Managed FC Augsburg to Bundesliga promotion
Coached Schalke 04 in the Bundesliga
Managed VfB Stuttgart in top German football
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