Ottmar Hitzfeld

Football Manager and Coach of Borussia Dortmund

Ottmar Hitzfeld - Athletes & Sports Figures born January 12th, 1949
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A prominent figure in football management, achieved significant success with Borussia Dortmund and Bayern Munich. Coached Borussia Dortmund to consecutive Bundesliga titles in the 1990s and won the UEFA Champions League in 1997. Led Bayern Munich to multiple Bundesliga championships and a Champions League victory in 2001. Held the position of national coach for Switzerland, qualifying the team for the 2014 World Cup and the Euro 2016.

Won UEFA Champions League with Borussia Dortmund

Achieved multiple Bundesliga titles with Bayern Munich

Coached Switzerland national team in major tournaments

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