Description:
(German Professional Football Manager and Former Player Who Played as Striker)
Jurgen Klinsmann is a former German football player; he was a striker of rare quality who played for some of the biggest clubs in Europe and also turned in plenty of superlative performances for the national team in a professional career that spanned for a period of close to two decades. Klinsmann started his professional career with the club VFB Stuttgart and after scoring plenty of goals for the club, he was selected to play for the German national team, in 1987. From then on, Klinsmann was a regular player in the national team and helped the team win the 1990 World Cup in Italy. Klinsmann scored 47 goals in his entire career with the German national team, which is the fourth highest in the list of goal scorers for Germany and also helped the team win the European Championships in 1996. Klinsmann played for Italian side Inter Milan and then went on to play for Monaco, Tottenham Hotspur and Bayern Munich. He won one league title with Bayern Munich. Following the end of his professional career as a footballer, Klinsmann became a coach and guided the German national team the semifinals of the World Cup in 2006. He managed Bayern Munich as well but the stint was a disappointing one. Currently, he is the manager of the U.S. national soccer team.
Birthday
July 30, 1964 (Leo)
Height
180 cm
Spouse/Ex-
Debbie Chin
Parents
Siegfried Klinsmann
Martha Klinsmann
Children
Jonathan Klinsmann, Laila Klinsmann
What teams did Jürgen Klinsmann play for during his football career?
Jürgen Klinsmann played for several football clubs during his career, including Stuttgarter Kickers, VfB Stuttgart, Inter Milan, AS Monaco, Tottenham Hotspur, and Bayern Munich.
How did Jürgen Klinsmann perform as the head coach of the United States men's national soccer team?
Jürgen Klinsmann led the United States men's national soccer team to the round of 16 in the 2014 FIFA World Cup. He also implemented various changes in the team's training and playing style.
What impact did Jürgen Klinsmann have on German football during his time as the head coach of the national team?
Jürgen Klinsmann is credited with modernizing German football and introducing a more attacking style of play during his tenure as the head coach of the German national team.
How did Jürgen Klinsmann contribute to Major League Soccer (MLS) during his time as the head coach of LA Galaxy?
Jürgen Klinsmann played a key role in raising the profile of Major League Soccer (MLS) during his time as the head coach of LA Galaxy. He helped attract international attention to the league and contributed to its growth and development.