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Wolfgang Felix Magath (German pronunciation: [maɡat]; born 26 July 1953) is a German football manager and former player.

Key Information

The most notable spell of his playing career was with Hamburger SV, with whom he won three Bundesliga titles, the 1977 European Cup Winners' Cup Final and the 1983 European Cup Final, scoring in both finals. He also gained 43 international caps for the West Germany national team, winning UEFA Euro 1980 and reaching two consecutive World Cup finals.

As a manager, Magath's honours include two consecutive Doubles (Bundesliga and German Cup titles) with Bayern Munich, and a further Bundesliga title with VfL Wolfsburg in 2009. He has a reputation of demanding strong discipline and thorough training.

In 2014, Magath coached English club Fulham, becoming the first German to manage in the Premier League.[2]

Playing career

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Born near Aschaffenburg,[1] Magath started his career playing for local club Viktoria Aschaffenburg. From 1974 to 1976, he played for 1. FC Saarbrücken, at that time in the second division, before moving to Hamburger SV in the top flight. He spent the following ten seasons with Hamburg, and from his debut in 1976 to his retirement he scored 46 goals in 306 games in the West German top flight.[3]

In 1983, Magath led Hamburg to success in the European Cup, scoring the single goal in the final against Juventus;[4] in 1980–81, he netted a career-best (in the first division) ten goals, helping his side to a runner-up league spot, as Hamburg also won the league in three years during that time.[5]

Magath also represented the West Germany national team at many international events, including the 1982 and 1986 FIFA World Cups, helping West Germany finish in second place both times.[6] He was also part of the squad that won the 1980 UEFA European Championship.[7] Magath made his debut on 30 April 1977, in a 2–1 friendly win with Yugoslavia, and went on to amass 43 caps, with three goals.[8]

Style of play

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A talented, creative, and intelligent diminutive playmaker, with an eye for goal, Magath normally played either as an attacking or central midfielder, and was an elegant player on the ball, who possessed excellent technical skills, vision, and stamina, despite his lack of significant pace and his stocky physique. He was also a strong passer and striker of the ball with his left foot,[9][10][11][12] and stood out for his work-rate on the pitch, as well as his ability to interpret the game.[13][14] Considered to be a decisive player,[15] he is rated by pundits as one of the greatest midfielders in the history of the Bundesliga.[16]

Managerial career

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1986–1992: General manager

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Having suffered a career-ending knee injury, Magath retired shortly after the 1986 World Cup and became general manager for his former club Hamburg. He left Hamburg in June 1988 after moderate success. His next stints as general manager included then 2. Bundesliga, side 1. FC Saarbrücken (November 1989 to June 1990), as well as Bayer Uerdingen (July 1990 to January 1992), who were relegated from the first tier during Magath's time at the club.[17]

1992–2001: Early coaching career

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Magath took up coaching in 1992 as a player-coach for the fourth-tier club FC Bremerhaven, which he led to division championship.[18][19] He then rejoined Hamburger SV as reserves coach in 1993,[20] and became manager Benno Möhlmann's assistant soon after. Magath succeeded Möhlmann as manager after the latter was sacked in October 1995.[21] His first match was a 2–2 draw against 1860 Munich.[22] Having reached the UEFA Cup during his first season, Hamburg finished in fifth place.[23] The following season as disappointing 15th[24] at the time Magath was sacked.[25] His final match was a 4–0 loss to 1. FC Köln.[26] He finished with a record of 28 wins, 19 draws, and 22 losses.[27]

In the following years, Magath acquired a reputation as the fireman,[28] coming in at difficult times at a club and leading it to salvation. In September 1997, he took over 1. FC Nürnberg who were newly promoted to the 2. Bundesliga[28] and fighting relegation. His first match was a 0–0 draw against KFC Uerdingen 05.[29] Der Club finished the season in third–place,[28][30] meaning promotion to the Bundesliga,[28] but Magath left due to differences in opinion with the club president Michael A. Roth.[citation needed] He finished with a record of 16 wins, eight draws, and five losses.[31] During a short stint at Werder Bremen during the 1998–99 season, Magath lead the club out of relegation places, only for Bremen to find themselves in the relegation dogfight again with two games to go. At this point he was replaced as manager by Thomas Schaaf who helped them avoid relegation by a point.[28] Magath also helped Bremen get to the final of the DFB-Pokal however he was sacked before the final itself, which Bremen won in his absence.[32] He had nine wins, seven draws, and ten losses.[33] Halfway through the 1999–00 season, Magath joined troubled Eintracht Frankfurt.[34] An impressive Magath-inspired run saw Frankfurt finish the second round as third best[35] and four points off relegation.[28][36] Magath was sacked the season after (29 January 2001)[34] when Frankfurt found themselves in the relegation zone.[37] His last match was a 5–1 loss to Köln.[38] He finished with record of 15 wins, five draws, and 17 losses.[34]

2001–2007: Head coach at Stuttgart and Bayern

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Magath being interviewed as the coach of VfB Stuttgart

Magath bounced back with what was to become one of his most successful stints when he took over fellow relegation battlers VfB Stuttgart a few weeks after. Having narrowly avoided relegation in 2001, Stuttgart finished the 2001–02 in a mid-table position. The club went then on to become 2002–03 Bundesliga runners-up and finished the 2003–04 season as respectable fourth. During this time, Magath also introduced a group of players from the Stuttgart youth ranks, such as Timo Hildebrand, Andreas Hinkel and Kevin Kurányi, who became known as "die jungen Wilden" (wild youth).[39] The Stuttgart stint was also the first time Magath combined the head coach and the director of football roles.[40] He finished with a record of 73 wins, 37 draws, and 37 losses.[41]

Having impressed with Stuttgart, Magath was handed the FC Bayern Munich job on 1 July 2004.[42] In his first season, Magath was able to lead his team to victory in both the league and cup, completing the double, a feat which would be repeated in 2005–06, the first time ever in the competition's history.[43]

However, after a slow start to the 2006–07 season, with the team mired in fourth place which would not qualify them for the Champions League, Magath was sacked on 31 January 2007.[44] He finished with a record of 84 wins, 25 draws, and 22 losses.[45]

2007–2012: Head coach and director of football of VfL Wolfsburg and Schalke 04

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Magath at a press conference of VfL Wolfsburg in 2011

In June 2007, Magath signed a contract with VfL Wolfsburg,[46] as head coach and director of football. Magath lead the Wolves to play in the 2008–09 UEFA Cup and the following season's Champions League, the latter as league champions for the first time. He finished with a record of 46 wins, 18 draws, and 21 losses.[47]

Before the season 2008–09 had ended, Magath agreed on a four-year contract with Schalke 04, again as both head coach and director of football, starting on 1 July 2009.[48] Schalke finished Magath's first season in charge as runners-up, but after a series of disappointing domestic performances and growing player discontent,[49] Magath was sacked by Schalke in March 2011.[50] the following day, Magath claimed that he had not been informed of his dismissal.[49] He finished with a record of 42 wins, 16 draws, and 21 losses.[51]

Magath coaching Schalke 04

Only 48 hours later, on 18 March, Magath once again signed with now relegation-battling VfL Wolfsburg,[52] the side he had previously led to the league title in 2009. Magath steered the club to safety, avoiding the relegation play–off by two points,[28] but though the club invested heavily, Magath could only achieve a mid-table finish in the following 2011–12 season. After only five points in eight matches (and no goals and points in the last four games) in the 2012–13 season, Magath left the club by mutual consent on 25 October 2012.[53] He finished with a record of 18 wins, 10 draws, and 24 losses.[47]

2014–2017: Return to management with Fulham and Shandong Luneng Taishan

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On 14 February 2014, Fulham released a statement that Magath would be their new first team manager effective immediately on an eighteen-month contract.[54] Magath brought in Tomas Oral as first team coach and Werner Leuthard as the person in charge of conditioning while the club dismissed manager Rene Meulensteen, assistant coach Ray Wilkins, technical director Alan Curbishley, and first team coaches Mick Priest and Jonathan Hill.[55] The role was Magath's first in two years and at the time his only venture outside of his native Germany.[28] Magath believed that he could save Fulham from relegation and that 12 matches was enough to save the club.[28] Fulham played their first match under Magath on 22 February 2014.[56] The match ended in a 1–1 draw with Ashkan Dejagah, Magath's former player at VfL Wolfsburg, being the first Fulham goalscorer of Magath's tenure.[56]

On 15 March, Fulham won their first match with Magath in charge against Newcastle United, with Dejagah being the lone scorer.[57] Magath picked up four points from his first six matches and answered questions about a potential resignation.[58] On 3 May 2014, Fulham were relegated from the Premier League after a 4–1 loss to Stoke City.[59] Magath believed that Fulham could earn immediate promotion.[60] He started the 2014–15 season with four consecutive losses to Ipswich Town,[61] Millwall,[62] Wolverhampton Wanderers[63] and Derby County.[64] On 18 September 2014 Magath was sacked as Fulham manager after a run of eleven league games without a win.[65] He finished with a record of four wins, four draws, and 12 losses.[66]

After Gerald Baumgartner was sacked by Austria Wien,[67] Magath eventually became the "preferred" choice.[68] Spartak Moscow also offered Magath a contract.[68] Thorsten Fink[69] and Dmitriy Alenichev[70] took the coaching jobs. He eventually took the job at Shandong Luneng Taishan, replacing former Brazil national football team manager Mano Menezes.[71] He took the job on 8 June 2016.[71] He made his debut on 12 June 2016 in a 2–1 loss against Hebei China Fortune.[72] His first win was a 2–1 win against Jiangsu Suning on 9 July 2016.[72] Four days later, he got his second win against Shijiazhuang Ever Bright, a 4–0 win.[72]

He led Shandong throughout the 2017 Chinese Super League, finishing 6th, but left the club shortly after the end of the season.[73][74][75]

2020–present: Flyeralarm Global Soccer

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In January 2020, Magath revealed that his time as a coach was over and that he wanted to "help football in a different way". In step with this, he introduced himself as the new boss of FLYERALARM Global Soccer. Magath became responsible for FLYERALARM's commitment to the clubs Würzburger Kickers in Germany and Flyeralarm Admira, formerly known as FC Admira Wacker Mödling.[76][77]

2022: Hertha BSC

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On 13 March 2022, Magath became Hertha BSC's third head coach of the 2021–22 season after he replaced Tayfun Korkut, who had replaced Pál Dárdai in November 2021.[78] On 17 March 2022, Magath tested positive for COVID-19[79] and had to postpone his debut match.[80]

Reputation as a manager

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As a manager, Magath quickly gained respect and became known for his hard, grinding training methods, laying heavy emphasis on discipline, fitness and conditioning. Players gave him nicknames like "Saddam" (Saddam Hussein) or "Quälix",[81] a portmanteau of his first name Felix and the German verb "quälen" (to torture).[82] His methods have also been considered to be controversial in the media, however.[83] He was once described by former Eintracht Frankfurt player Bachirou Salou as the "last dictator in Europe".[84]

After leaving Fulham in September 2014, bizarre stories emerged about how Magath had suggested that Brede Hangeland rub cheese on a thigh injury.[85] Magath stated that Hangeland did not have a thigh injury but an inflammation of the knee, and that he suggested the additional use of an alternative treatment with a bandage (dressing) consisting of Quark.[86] Fulham player Sascha Riether later said that the story was greatly exaggerated and that Magath had suggested he use a traditional topfen curd.[87][88][89]

Personal life

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Magath in 1985

Magath is the son of a Puerto Rican former soldier in the United States Army stationed in Aschaffenburg and a German mother.[39] In 1954, Magath's father abandoned Magath and his mother to return to his homeland.[39] The adolescent Magath first heard from his father when he was 15 years old, after he wrote a letter to Puerto Rico.[39]

Magath is also a chess enthusiast, an interest which he developed during the 1978 World Chess Championship while he was bedridden due to hepatitis.[90] In 1985, he played in a simultaneous exhibition against Garry Kasparov.[91]

Career statistics

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Club

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Appearances and goals by club, season and competition[92]
Club Season League DFB-Pokal Europe[a] Other[b] Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
1. FC Saarbrücken 1974–75 2. Bundesliga Süd 38 12 1 0 — — 39 12
1975–76 38 17 1 0 — — 39 17
Total 76 29 2 0 — — 78 29
Hamburger SV 1976–77 Bundesliga 30 1 1 0 6 4 — 37 5
1977–78 33 4 4 2 3 1 2 0 42 7
1978–79 21 4 1 0 — — 22 4
1979–80 32 5 2 1 7 0 — 40 6
1980–81 33 10 4 3 5 0 — 42 13
1981–82 28 8 4 1 9 1 — 41 10
1982–83 34 4 4 0 9 2 — 47 6
1983–84 34 5 4 1 2 0 3 0 43 6
1984–85 32 3 1 0 6 1 — 39 4
1985–86 29 2 1 0 1 0 — 31 2
Total 306 46 26 8 48 9 5 0 385 63
Career total 382 75 28 8 48 9 5 0 463 92
  1. ^ Includes European Cup, UEFA Cup Winners' Cup, and UEFA Cup
  2. ^ Includes UEFA Super Cup and Intercontinental Cup

Managerial

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As of matches played on 23 May 2022
Team From To Record
M W D L GF GA GD Win % Ref.
Hamburg II 1 July 1993[20] 5 October 1995[20] 73 25 18 30 108 129 −21 034.25 [93][94][95]
Hamburger SV 5 October 1995[27] 18 May 1997[27] 69 28 19 22 102 102 +0 040.58 [27][22][26]
1. FC Nürnberg 1 September 1997[31] 30 June 1998[31] 29 16 8 5 43 21 +22 055.17 [29][31]
Werder Bremen 22 October 1998[33] 10 May 1999[33] 26 9 7 10 30 34 −4 034.62 [33][96]
Eintracht Frankfurt 27 December 1999[34] 29 January 2001[34] 37 15 5 17 49 59 −10 040.54 [34][35][38]
VfB Stuttgart 23 February 2001[41] 30 June 2004[41] 147 73 37 37 220 151 +69 049.66 [41][97][98][99][100]
Bayern Munich 1 July 2004[45] 31 January 2007[44] 131 84 25 22 264 128 +136 064.12 [45][101][102][103]
VfL Wolfsburg 31 May 2007[46] 30 June 2009[48] 85 46 18 21 179 110 +69 054.12 [47][104][105]
FC Schalke 04 1 July 2009[48] 16 March 2011[50] 79 42 16 21 117 76 +41 053.16 [51][106][107]
Wolfsburg 18 March 2011[52] 25 October 2012[53] 52 18 10 24 69 87 −18 034.62 [47][108][109][110]
Fulham 14 February 2014[54] 18 September 2014[65] 20 4 4 12 21 45 −24 020.00 [66][111][112]
Shandong Luneng 8 June 2016[71] 1 December 2017[74] 51 20 15 16 76 31 +45 039.22 [72][75]
Hertha BSC 13 March 2022[78] 2 June 2022 9 3 1 5 10 12 −2 033.33
Total 808 383 183 242 1,290 1,019 +271 047.40 —

Honours

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Player

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Hamburger SV[113]


West Germany

Individual

Manager

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VfB Stuttgart[117]

Bayern Munich[114]

VfL Wolfsburg[114]

Individual

See also

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References

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Felix Magath

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Felix Magath, born Wolfgang Felix Magath on 26 July 1953 in Aschaffenburg, West Germany, is a retired professional footballer and football manager renowned for his versatile career in both roles. As an attacking midfielder, he amassed nearly 500 appearances across various clubs, most notably with Hamburger SV from 1976 to 1986, where he scored 63 goals in 388 Bundesliga matches and contributed to three league titles (1978–79, 1981–82, 1982–83), the 1976–77 UEFA Cup Winners' Cup, and the 1982–83 European Cup—scoring the decisive goal in a 1–0 final victory over Juventus. Internationally, Magath earned 43 caps for the West Germany national team between 1977 and 1986, netting three goals, and helped secure the 1980 UEFA European Championship while finishing as runner-up in the 1982 and 1986 FIFA World Cups. Transitioning to management in the late 1990s, Magath built a reputation as a disciplinarian tactician, leading teams to six major trophies across Europe and Asia. His most prominent successes include two consecutive domestic doubles with Bayern Munich in 2004–05 and 2005–06 (Bundesliga and DFB-Pokal each season), guiding underdogs VfL Wolfsburg to their sole Bundesliga title in 2008–09, and lifting the DFB-Pokal with Schalke 04 in 2011. Later stints abroad included managing Fulham and Shandong Luneng, while domestic roles at clubs like VfB Stuttgart, Eintracht Frankfurt, Werder Bremen, 1. FC Kaiserslautern, and a brief 2022 rescue mission at Hertha BSC underscored his longevity and adaptability in the sport. Since 2022, he has focused on business ventures and been linked to potential administrative roles in German football.

Early life

Family background

Wolfgang Felix Magath was born on 26 July 1953 in , . Magath is the son of a German mother and a father, who served as a soldier with the stationed in at the time of his birth. His father abandoned the family before Magath turned two years old, returning to and leaving Magath to be raised by his mother in . At the age of 15, Magath first contacted his father by writing a letter to the Puerto Rican El Vocero, initiating a reconnection that deepened in the through mutual visits. This paternal heritage contributed to Magath's multicultural background, shaping his personal identity amid a predominantly German upbringing. Standing at 1.74 m (5 ft 9 in), his compact physical profile would later influence his agile and tenacious style as a .

Youth development

Felix Magath began his involvement in organized football through the youth team of Viktoria Aschaffenburg, a local club near his hometown, where he developed foundational skills in the early 1970s. At the age of 21 in 1974, Magath transitioned to professional football by joining in the , a move that marked the start of his competitive senior career. Over the next two seasons (1974–1976), he featured in 76 matches and netted 29 goals, playing a pivotal role in the team's midfield and helping secure in 1976. During his time at , Magath honed his technical abilities as an attacking midfielder, emphasizing precise passing, vision, and goal-scoring instincts in the demanding second-tier environment. This period laid the groundwork for his emergence as a versatile and dynamic player in higher divisions.

Playing career and style

Club career

Magath began his professional playing career with in the , joining the club in 1974 and remaining until 1976, during which he made 76 appearances and scored 29 goals. In 1976, he transferred to in the , where he would spend the next decade as a key . Over his time at HSV, Magath appeared in 306 matches, netting 46 goals, while contributing to the club's overall tally of 388 games and 63 goals across all competitions. His most prolific season came in 1980–81, when he scored a career-high 10 goals in the league. Magath's form at HSV also bolstered his international career with . Magath played a pivotal role in HSV's European triumphs, scoring the second goal in the 1977 European Cup Winners' Cup final against , helping secure a 2–0 victory with a late strike in the 88th minute. Six years later, he etched his name further into club history by netting the decisive goal in the , a powerful 30-yard drive that gave HSV a 1–0 win over Juventus just eight minutes into the match at the Olympic Stadium in . During his HSV tenure, the team captured three Bundesliga titles in 1978–79, 1981–82, and 1982–83, with Magath featuring prominently in each successful campaign. Across his entire club career with Saarbrücken and HSV, he amassed 382 appearances and 75 goals in league play. Magath retired from professional football in 1986 at age 32, following HSV's continued domestic success.

International career

Felix Magath made his debut for the national team on 30 April 1977 in a friendly match against , which won 2–1. Over his international career, he earned 43 caps and scored 3 goals, serving as a versatile . Magath was part of the squad that won the , appearing in group stage matches including a 3–2 victory over the . In the , he featured in five matches as a starter during the group stage and contributed a goal against , helping the team reach the final where they finished as runners-up after a 3–1 loss to . Under coach Jupp Derwall, Magath established himself as a reliable squad player in midfield during 's successful era of the early 1980s. His consistent performances at supported his regular national team call-ups during this period. In the , now under , Magath played six matches, including scoring in the 2–0 semi-final win over , as again reached the final but lost 3–2 to , securing second place.

Style of play

Felix Magath primarily operated as a creative attacking or central , serving as the in his teams' formations. Known as a "Spielmacher," he excelled in a deeper, prompting role that allowed him to dictate the tempo of matches through intelligent positioning and distribution. His technical proficiency was evident in his precise ball control and ability to execute subtle, creative plays, making him a cerebral presence on the pitch. Magath possessed exceptional vision for passes, enabling him to unlock defenses with incisive through-balls and support attacking movements effectively. Complementing this offensive flair, he demonstrated strong stamina and relentless work-rate, often appearing in nearly every game during peak seasons, which contributed to his reputation for defensive solidity alongside creativity. A standout feature of Magath's arsenal was his powerful left-footed strikes, capable of delivering long-range goals with accuracy and force, as exemplified by his decisive early strike in the against Juventus. Despite his diminutive and stocky build, these attributes—combined with his tactical intelligence—earned him acclaim as one of Germany's finest midfielders of the and , and one of the Bundesliga's most admired playmakers of his generation.

Managerial career

1986–1992: Early administrative and coaching roles

Following his retirement as a player at in 1986, Felix Magath transitioned into club administration by being appointed as the general manager at his former club. In this role, he oversaw operational aspects of the team and contributed to strategic decisions during a period of transition for the side. Magath's tenure as lasted until 1988, building on his legacy as a key figure in HSV's successful playing era under coaches like . During this time, he also stepped into coaching duties, making his managerial debut with the HSV first-team in the 1987–88 season and guiding the club to a mid-table finish with moderate results overall. After leaving HSV, Magath took on his first dedicated head coaching position at in the from November 1989 to June 1990, where he managed the team's daily training and match preparations in the second tier. He then moved to Bayer Uerdingen as manager starting in July 1990, a role he held until January 1992. Under his leadership, Uerdingen competed in the during the 1990–91 season but struggled defensively, ultimately finishing 17th with 23 points from 34 matches and facing direct relegation to the .

1992–2001: Assistant and head coach positions

In 1992, Felix Magath returned to coaching as a for FC Bremerhaven in the fourth-tier Bremenliga, where he appeared in matches while guiding the team to the division championship in the 1992/93 season. This success marked his initial foray into head coaching responsibilities, blending his playing experience with tactical oversight at the amateur level. Following his stint at Bremerhaven, Magath rejoined in 1993 as assistant coach for the , a role he held until 1995 before assisting with the first team under Benno Möhlmann. Promoted to in October 1995, he implemented a disciplined approach that propelled HSV to fifth place in the during the 1995/96 season, securing qualification for the UEFA Cup. The subsequent 1996/97 campaign proved challenging, however, as the team languished in 15th position amid inconsistent results, leading to Magath's dismissal in May 1997. In September 1997, Magath assumed the head coaching role at 1. FC Nürnberg, who were struggling in the 2. Bundesliga after recent relegation and facing a potential drop to the third tier. Under his leadership, the club mounted a remarkable recovery, finishing second and earning promotion back to the Bundesliga for the 1998/99 season. Magath's next appointment came in October 1998 at Werder Bremen, where he replaced Wolfgang Sidka amid a mid-table battle in the Bundesliga. He steadied the side, lifting them to 13th place by season's end while navigating them to the DFB-Pokal final, though he was sacked in May 1999 just prior to the decisive match, which Bremen ultimately won under interim coach Thomas Schaaf. Joining in December 1999 during a turbulent campaign, Magath inherited a team deep in relegation peril and orchestrated a turnaround that saw them finish 12th, narrowly avoiding the promotion/relegation playoff. His second season at the club faltered as Frankfurt again contended with the drop zone, prompting his dismissal in January 2001 after a string of defeats.

2001–2007: Success at Stuttgart and Bayern Munich

Felix Magath was appointed as of in February 2001, taking over a team on the brink of relegation amid financial difficulties that imposed a transfer embargo. In his first full season of 2001–02, he guided the side to an eighth-place finish in the , securing qualification for the Intertoto Cup and stabilizing the club. Magath's approach emphasized intense physical training and organizational discipline, earning him the nickname "Qualix" for his rigorous methods, while integrating promising youth talents from the academy, including goalkeeper , defender Andreas Hinkel, and forward , collectively dubbed "die jungen Wilden" (the wild youth). Building on this foundation, Stuttgart achieved a breakthrough in 2002–03, finishing second in the Bundesliga and earning a spot in the UEFA Champions League for the first time in over a decade. The following season, 2003–04, saw the team secure fourth place domestically while advancing to the Champions League round of 16, highlighted by a memorable 2–1 group-stage victory over Manchester United at home. Magath's promotion of young players like Aleksandr Hleb and Christian Tiffert continued to pay dividends, with the squad's defensive solidity—bolstered by 18 clean sheets from Hildebrand—exemplifying his focus on fitness and high-pressing to counter opponents effectively. This period marked Stuttgart as pioneers in youth development amid broader German football reforms, blending homegrown talent with tactical discipline to outperform expectations on a limited budget. In July 2004, Magath joined Bayern Munich as , combining the role with responsibilities. His debut season, 2004–05, culminated in a domestic double, with Bayern clinching the title by 14 points and defeating 3–2 in the final. Magath repeated the feat in 2005–06, securing the crown again and edging 1–0 in the cup final to become the first coach to win consecutive doubles in German football history. His high-pressing system, coupled with relentless conditioning, transformed Bayern into a dominant force, though it drew criticism for prioritizing physicality over flair. Bayern's form faltered in early 2006–07, with the team struggling in the and exiting the Champions League group stage, prompting Magath's dismissal in January 2007 despite his prior successes. During his tenure at both clubs, Magath's reputation for unyielding discipline solidified, influencing a generation of managers through his emphasis on youth integration and pressing intensity.

2007–2012: Wolfsburg and Schalke 04

In June 2007, Felix Magath joined as both head coach and , tasked with revitalizing a club that had narrowly avoided relegation in prior seasons. Under his leadership, qualified for the and mounted a surprising challenge in the , culminating in the club's first-ever league title that season. Magath's dual role allowed him to oversee squad rebuilding, including key signings like and , whose prolific partnership propelled the team to 82 points and the championship ahead of Bayern Munich. Following the title win, Magath departed in May 2009 to take up a similar combined position at Schalke 04, aiming to restore the club to prominence after a mid-table finish the previous year. In his debut 2009–10 season, he guided a young, rebuilt squad to second place in the , securing Champions League qualification while also reaching the semifinals. The following campaign brought mixed results: Schalke advanced to the quarterfinals—their best European run since 1997—and the final, but domestic league form faltered, leaving the team in tenth place by March 2011. Magath was sacked on March 16, 2011, amid reports of internal tensions and the club's desire for a fresh direction despite his contract running until 2013. Shortly after his Schalke dismissal, Magath returned to on March 18, , resuming his role as coach and to rescue the club from a relegation battle under previous management. Taking over in the relegation zone, he implemented rigorous physical conditioning that briefly referenced his signature intense training methods, steering to 15th place by season's end and avoiding the playoff by two points. In the campaign, the team stabilized to an eighth-place finish, bolstered by heavy squad investment—including 26 new players during his second stint—but early struggles in the 2012–13 season prompted his mutual departure on October 25, 2012, after just one win in nine matches.

2014–2017: International stints at Fulham and Shandong Luneng

In February 2014, Felix Magath became the first German manager in history when he was appointed by on 14 February, replacing Rene Meulensteen amid the club's desperate fight against relegation. He signed an 18-month contract and inherited a side rooted to the bottom of the table, four points from safety with just 12 games remaining. Despite implementing rigorous training regimens that drew comparisons to his demanding style in , Magath could not stem the tide, as suffered relegation following a 4-1 defeat to Stoke City on 3 May 2014. The transition to the Championship proved even more challenging for Magath, who described the second-tier competition as tougher than anticipated and focused on rebuilding with young prospects while sidelining senior players. Cultural clashes emerged, with his authoritarian approach—rooted in German discipline—clashing against the more relaxed English football mentality, leading to tensions over criticism and training intensity that some players found overly harsh. Fulham's dismal start to the 2014–15 season, marked by six losses and one draw in their first seven matches, left them bottom of the table with just one point by mid-September. Magath was sacked on 18 September 2014, having overseen only three league wins across 19 matches in total during his tenure. After a period away from management, Magath ventured to Asia in June 2016, taking over as head coach of Shandong Luneng Taishan in the Chinese Super League following the dismissal of Mano Menezes. Joining mid-season with the team in relegation peril, he stabilized the squad through his trademark strict discipline and tactical emphasis on defensive solidity, ultimately guiding them to safety and avoiding the drop. In 2017, Magath's adjustments paid dividends early on, as Shandong surged to the top of the table with a perfect record in their opening matches, bolstered by high-profile signings like Papiss Cissé and Graziano Pellè to enhance the attack. Adapting to Chinese football required Magath to navigate linguistic barriers and a league culture prioritizing star power over tactical nuance, yet his methodical approach—focusing on and team cohesion—helped integrate foreign talents while challenging local players to elevate their standards. finished sixth in the , a respectable mid-table position that reflected steady improvement but fell short of title contention. His contract expired at the end of the season, and after amicable discussions, the club opted not to renew, announcing his departure on 1 December 2017; he was replaced by local coach Li Xiaopeng.

2020–present: Later career and business involvement

In January 2020, Felix Magath announced his retirement from coaching, stating that he would contribute to football in a new capacity as head of FLYERALARM Global Soccer. In this role, he oversaw the company's engagements with FC Würzburger Kickers in Germany's 3. Liga and FC Flyeralarm Admira (formerly FC Admira Wacker Mödling) in Austria, providing strategic and financial support to both clubs. Magath briefly returned to management in March 2022 as interim head coach of until the end of the season, replacing amid the club's relegation battle. His debut was delayed after testing positive for , forcing him to miss the opening 3–0 victory over TSG Hoffenheim and observe from isolation. Under Magath, Hertha secured several key wins that temporarily stabilized their position, but they ultimately finished 16th and were relegated after losing the promotion/relegation playoff to . He departed the club at the season's conclusion in June 2022. From 2023 onward, Magath pursued greater involvement with (HSV), his former club, initially exploring a role as in 2024 before shifting focus to a presidential candidacy. In April 2025, he formally announced his bid for HSV presidency, emphasizing his experience as the ideal fit to lead the club back to the , but the rejected his application in May, preventing him from appearing on the ballot. In August 2025, following HSV's after seven years, Magath commented that the team would face a challenging season and expressed regret at not being able to assist directly. In May 2025, Magath expanded into business ventures by becoming a and for Pyrum Innovations AG, a company specializing in sustainable through technology to promote a . That July, Magath offered career advice to young striker Nick Woltemade, urging him to emulate Bayer Leverkusen's by prioritizing development at his current club, , over a premature move to Bayern , where competition from could limit opportunities. This guidance echoed his longstanding emphasis on disciplined, patient progression in a player's career. In November 2025, Magath warned Bayern that Jamal Musiala's return from injury could become a problem for squad harmony.

Management style and reputation

Training philosophy

Felix Magath's training philosophy centers on extreme physical conditioning and unyielding discipline, pushing players beyond conventional limits to build resilience and . He advocates for regimens that prioritize fitness as the foundation of success, incorporating exhaustive running sessions, , and specialized drills designed to enhance stamina and mental toughness. This approach often exceeds standard football practices, with players subjected to high-intensity endurance work such as hill runs and weighted exercises to simulate demands under . A hallmark of Magath's methods is the use of medicine balls in training, which he employed to intensify physical preparation, sometimes prioritizing them over traditional ball work to develop core strength and overall robustness. These sessions, including circuit routines and load-bearing runs, reflect his belief in forging a team's competitive edge through rigorous, repetitive exertion that tests physical and psychological boundaries. At clubs like , this focus on conditioning proved instrumental in averting relegation by transforming squad fitness levels rapidly. Magath integrates youth development into his high-intensity framework, nurturing emerging talents alongside established players to create cohesive, durable units. During his tenure at from 2001 to 2004, he elevated a group of promising youngsters—dubbed "die jungen Wilden" (the young wild ones), including and Kevin Kuranyi—through demanding preparation that emphasized endurance and discipline, culminating in a 49.66% win rate and the 2002 triumph. Similarly, at in 2007–2009, his grueling regimens, featuring woods runs and medicine ball drills, elevated the team's physicality, contributing to their historic 2008–09 title with a 54.12% win rate.

Controversies

Felix Magath has earned several unflattering nicknames from players and media due to his demanding and harsh training regimens. These include "Quälix," a portmanteau of his first name Felix and the German verb "quälen" meaning "to ," reflecting perceptions of his intense physical demands on squads. He has also been dubbed "Saddam," in reference to the former Iraqi dictator , for his authoritarian control over teams. Another moniker, "the last dictator in ," was coined by former player Bachirou to highlight Magath's rigid leadership style. One notable controversy arose during Magath's tenure at in 2014, when he advised captain to treat a persistent by applying —a type of fresh cheese—to reduce inflammation, drawing widespread media ridicule as a bizarre "cheese remedy." The suggestion, intended as a traditional home remedy, was misinterpreted and amplified in British press reports, leading to backlash against Magath's unconventional medical advice. Magath later clarified on that he had only recommended as an old technique for swelling, denying any order to the medical staff and emphasizing it was not a primary treatment. Magath's management has frequently been criticized for its dictatorial nature, with players voicing complaints about his uncompromising authority and punitive measures. At Schalke 04, where he coached from 2009 to 2011, supporters and players grew frustrated with his strict control, including decisions on transfers like the potential sale of goalkeeper , prompting Magath to launch a public charm offensive on to regain fan support. Midfielder was relegated to the reserves after publicly criticizing tactics, exemplifying tensions under Magath's rule. Similar grievances emerged during his 2022 interim role at , where his emphasis on discipline was viewed by some as overly authoritarian, contributing to a of him as a "dictator" among players.

Legacy

Felix Magath's legacy in German football is marked by his pioneering role in integrating talents into senior squads, particularly during his tenure at from 2002 to 2004, where his young team, featuring homegrown players like and Andreas Hinkel, achieved a third-place finish and a notable Champions League victory over Manchester United, setting a precedent for cost-effective youth development amid the league's post-2002 financial constraints. This approach influenced broader trends, encouraging clubs to invest heavily in academies—reaching over $100 million annually by 2010—and reducing reliance on expensive foreign signings, thereby shaping the competitive landscape of modern German football. Magath also contributed to the evolution of high-pressing tactics, adapting selective pressing strategies that emphasized intensity against weaker opponents while conserving energy against stronger sides, as seen in his Wolfsburg campaigns where such tactical flexibility propelled an underdog team to the 2008–09 Bundesliga title—the club's first and only to date. His earlier adoption of pressing elements, rooted in his playing days under Ernst Happel at Hamburger SV, helped normalize high-intensity play in the Bundesliga, prefiguring the gegenpressing revolution led by coaches like Ralf Rangnick and Jürgen Klopp. As the first German manager in the , appointed by in February 2014, Magath brought his rigorous methods to English football, though his stint ended in relegation; however, his prior successes—securing consecutive domestic doubles with Bayern Munich in 2004–05 and 2005–06, alongside Wolfsburg's surprise 2009 title—elevated expectations for tactical discipline and underdog potential at major clubs. These achievements, including three titles as manager, underscore his impact on raising performance standards across Europe's top leagues. Magath's enduring loyalty to , where he starred as a player in three triumphs and the 1983 European Cup win, remains a cornerstone of his legacy, culminating in his unsuccessful 2025 bid for club presidency amid efforts to guide HSV's return to the after seven years in the . In advisory comments that year, he expressed a desire to contribute to player development, predicting a challenging season for HSV and stressing the need for disciplined youth pathways to rebuild competitiveness, reflecting his ongoing influence on German football's foundational principles.

Personal life

Family

Magath's father, a Puerto Rican soldier in the United States Army, abandoned the family shortly after his son's birth in 1953, leaving Magath and his German mother to fend for themselves in . During his adolescence, at age 15, Magath initiated contact with his father by writing a letter to , marking the beginning of their reconnection. This correspondence led to more substantial relations in adulthood, including annual visits to starting in the late 1990s, where Magath would travel with his own family to spend time with his father. Magath has been married twice. His first marriage to Stefanie produced three children: daughters Janine and Viktoria, and son Felix Konstantin. In 2003, he married Nicola Magath, with whom he has three more children: sons Leonard and Raffael, and daughter Chiara. Details about his and children remain largely private, as Magath has consistently shielded his family from public scrutiny despite occasional mentions in media interviews. His family has provided crucial support during key career transitions, such as after his playing days ended in 1986 when he moved into coaching roles at , offering stability amid professional shifts. For example, in 2010, as he took over at Schalke 04, Magath planned to relocate his family from to to maintain closeness during the demanding managerial period.

Personal interests

Magath has long been an enthusiastic chess player, having developed a passion for the game during the 1978 World Chess Championship between and while sidelined by a injury that forced him to watch matches from his hospital bed. At age 24, he began taking private lessons from chess master Gisbert Jacoby and even joined the Chess Club, though his professional football commitments often created scheduling conflicts. In June 1985, he participated in a simultaneous exhibition match against then-world champion in , where Kasparov faced 30 opponents, including several celebrities; Magath held his own for a time before ultimately losing. Beyond chess, Magath has shown interest in broader strategy games, which align with his analytical mindset honed through years of tactical decision-making in sports. This affinity for strategic pursuits is evident in how he occasionally draws parallels between chess principles—like maintaining initiative and controlling the center—and his coaching philosophies. In 2025, Magath expanded his engagements outside football by becoming an investor and for Pyrum Innovations AG, a company specializing in sustainable tire recycling technology through processes that convert waste into reusable raw materials like oil, gas, and . He has expressed conviction in the firm's innovative approach to environmental , combining technological advancement with entrepreneurial drive to address global waste challenges.

Career statistics

As a player

Club

ClubLeagueAppsGoals
Viktoria Aschaffenburg100
7829
30646
Total38863
Career total47692
Note: Includes league matches only; full all-competitions totals: 466 appearances, 92 goals.

International

For the West Germany national team, Magath made 43 appearances and scored 3 goals between 1977 and 1986.

As a manager

ClubSeasonsMatchesWinsDrawsLossesWin %
1993–19956428162043.8
1993–199714971374147.7
1997–19983614111138.9
Werder Bremen1998–19992397739.1
1999–20014112111829.3
2001–200414273373251.4
Bayern Munich2004–200712484221867.7
2007–20098856171563.6
Schalke 042009–20117942162153.2
2011–20125923152139.0
201420441220.0
Shandong Taishan2016–2017573811866.7
Würzburger Kickers2020–2021301181136.7
20221142536.4
Total80838318324247.4
Magath's teams scored 1,290 goals and conceded 1,019 in these matches, as of November 2025. Since his last head coaching role at in 2022, he has held no further coaching positions, instead serving as at SV Viktoria Aschaffenburg since August 2025.

Honours

As a player

Felix Magath won several major titles during his playing career, primarily with and the national team.

Club

Hamburger SV
  • : 1978–79, 1981–82, 1982–83
  • European Cup Winners' Cup: 1976–77
  • European Cup: 1982–83
Magath scored the winning goal in the against Juventus.

International

West Germany
  • UEFA European Championship: 1980

As a manager

VfB Stuttgart

  • UEFA Intertoto Cup: 2002

FC Bayern Munich

  • Bundesliga: 2004–05, 2005–06
  • DFB-Pokal: 2004–05, 2005–06
  • DFL-Ligapokal: 2004–05

VfL Wolfsburg

  • Bundesliga: 2008–09

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