Otto Rehhagel
Football manager, UEFA Euro 2004 winner
Born
August 9th, 1938
86 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Germany
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Born in 1938, a successful football manager and coach. Achieved significant success in club football and national team management. Managed Werder Bremen, leading the team to multiple Bundesliga titles and a UEFA Cup victory. Also managed the Greek national team, guiding them to victory in the UEFA Euro 2004, one of the biggest upsets in football history. His strategies and tactical approach were influential in both domestic and international competitions.
Won Bundesliga with Werder Bremen
Led Greece to UEFA Euro 2004 victory
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