Werner Olk
Football player and manager, 1. Bundesliga
Born
January 18th, 1938
87 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Germany
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A German football player and manager, primary involvement occurred during the mid-20th century. Played as a forward and made contributions to various clubs in Germany, participating in the 1. Bundesliga. Transitioned to a managerial role after retirement from playing, overseeing several teams and shaping their competitive strategies.
Played for FC Bayern Munich
Managed teams in the 2. Bundesliga
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