Hansi Flick, born Hans-Dieter Flick, is a renowned German professional football manager and former player. Born on 24 February 1965, Flick has had a storied career both on and off the pitch, culminating in his current role as the manager of La Liga club Barcelona. This timeline highlights the significant events and milestones in his life and career.
Main Milestones
Birth
24 February 1965
Hansi Flick was born in Heidelberg, Germany, marking the beginning of a life dedicated to football.
Early Playing Career
1982-1985
Flick started his professional football career at SV Sandhausen, playing in the lower leagues of German football.
Bayern Munich
1985-1990
Flick joined Bayern Munich, where he made 104 appearances and won four Bundesliga titles and one DFB-Pokal title.
1. FC Köln
1990-1993
Flick moved to 1. FC Köln, where he played 44 matches before retiring from professional football due to injuries.
Viktoria Bammental
1996-2000
Flick began his managerial career as a player-manager at Viktoria Bammental, a local lower-league club.
Hoffenheim
2000-2005
Flick became the manager of 1899 Hoffenheim, leading the team to promotion to the Regionalliga Süd before leaving in 2005.
Assistant Coach of Germany
2006-2014
Flick joined the German national team as an assistant coach under Joachim Löw, contributing to their victory at the 2014 FIFA World Cup.
Sporting Director of DFB
2014-2017
Flick served as the sporting director of the German Football Association (DFB), further developing his administrative skills.
Bayern Munich Manager
2019-2021
Flick returned to Bayern Munich as an assistant coach and later became the interim manager, leading the team to a historic sextuple in the 2019-2020 season.
Germany National Team Manager
2021-2023
Flick replaced Joachim Löw as the head coach of the Germany national team, leading the team to qualification for the 2022 FIFA World Cup but was dismissed in 2023.
Barcelona Manager
29 May 2024
Flick signed as the new head coach of La Liga club Barcelona on a contract until 30 June 2026, becoming the third German in the club's coaching history.
First Title at Barcelona
12 January 2025
Flick won his first title at Barcelona following a 5–2 victory over Real Madrid in the Supercopa de España final.
