Rudi Faßnacht
German football player and manager
Born
December 28th, 1934
90 years ago
Died
July 25th, 2000
25 years ago — 65 years old
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Germany
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Played as a midfielder for SC Freiburg and Eintracht Frankfurt in the Bundesliga. Managed several clubs after retirement, contributing to the development of teams in lower leagues. Participated in the coaching staff for various youth teams, shaping the careers of young players.
Played in the Bundesliga for SC Freiburg
Managed teams in Germany's lower leagues
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