Uwe Rösler

Football manager and former player

Uwe Rösler - Football manager and former player
Born

November 15th, 1968
56 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Germany

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Played professionally as a forward, primarily in Germany and England. Represented teams such as Vfb Stuttgart, Manchester City, and Wigan Athletic. Transitioned to management, leading teams including Mjällby AIF, and Norwich City. Achieved promotion to the English Premier League with Wigan Athletic in 2013. Worked in various managerial roles across Europe after retirement from professional playing.

Played for Vfb Stuttgart and Manchester City

Managed Wigan Athletic and achieved promotion

Led teams in Bundesliga and English leagues

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