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Jürgen Klinsmann (German pronunciation: [ˈjʏʁɡn̩ ˈkliːnsman];[3] born 30 July 1964) is a German professional football manager and former player. He played for several prominent clubs in Europe including VfB Stuttgart, Inter Milan, Monaco, Tottenham Hotspur, and Bayern Munich. He was part of the West German team that won the 1990 FIFA World Cup and the unified German team that won the UEFA Euro 1996.

Key Information

As a manager, Klinsmann managed the German national team to a third-place finish at the 2006 FIFA World Cup and was subsequently coach of a number of other teams including, notably Bundesliga club Bayern Munich and the United States national team.

Considered one of Germany's premier strikers during the 1990s, Klinsmann scored in all six major international tournaments he participated in for Germany, from the UEFA Euro 1988 to the 1998 FIFA World Cup. In 1995, he came in third in the FIFA World Player of the Year award; in March 2004 he was named in the FIFA 100 list of the "125 Greatest Living Footballers".[4] In 2016, he became the fifth player to be named as honorary captain of Germany.[5][6]

Club career

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1972–1981: Youth career

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Klinsmann is one of four sons of master baker Siegfried Klinsmann (died 2005) and his wife Martha (died 2021). At age eight, he began playing for TB Gingen, an amateur football club in Gingen an der Fils. Six months later, he scored 16 goals in a single match for his new club.[7] At age ten, he moved to SC Geislingen. When he was 14 years old, his father bought a bakery in Stuttgart, the state capital. After the family relocated there, Klinsmann continued to play for SC Geislingen, even after he was spotted in a Württemberg youth selection. In 1978, aged 14, he signed a contract with Stuttgarter Kickers, the club where he would turn professional two years later. His parents decided he should first finish his apprenticeship as a baker in their family business, which he completed in 1982.[8]

1981–1989: Stuttgarter Kickers and VfB Stuttgart

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Klinsmann (centre) playing for VfB Stuttgart against Dynamo Dresden in the semi-final of the 1988–89 UEFA Cup

Klinsmann began his professional career in 1982 at the then-second division side Stuttgarter Kickers.[9] By 1982–83, he was already a regular starter and by the end of the 1983–84 season, he had scored 19 goals for the club. Horst Buhtz, a Stuttgarter Kickers former coach, recalls Klinsmann benefited from intensive training from Horst Allman, who was one of the best sprint coaches in Germany at that time. At the beginning of the new season, he managed to improve his 100 m dash from 11.7 to 11.0 seconds.[10]

In 1984, Klinsmann moved to first division rivals VfB Stuttgart. In his first season at the club, he scored 15 goals and was the team's joint top scorer with Karl Allgöwer. Despite his goal scoring efforts, he could not prevent his new club from finishing tenth in the league. During each of the 1985–86 and 1986–87 seasons, he scored 16 goals and reached the 1986 final of the DFB-Pokal, losing against Bayern Munich 2–5, but scoring the last goal of the match. In the 1987–88 season, he scored 19 goals – including a legendary overhead kick against Bayern – and was the Bundesliga's top goalscorer.

In 1988, the 24-year-old Klinsmann was named German Footballer of the Year. After reaching the 1988–89 UEFA Cup final with Stuttgart (eventually losing to Diego Maradona's inspired Napoli 5–4 on aggregate), Klinsmann moved to Italian club Inter Milan on a three-year contract, joining two other German internationals, Lothar Matthäus and Andreas Brehme.

1989–1992: Inter Milan

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In spite of the heavily defensive orientated tactics of head coach Giovanni Trapattoni, Klinsmann scored 13 goals as the Nerazzurri finished third in Serie A. He became one of the most popular foreign players in Italy, mostly because he had learnt Italian and earned himself the respect of the fans with his appearance and language skills.

During the next season, Klinsmann won the UEFA Cup with Inter (2–1 on aggregate against Roma) and repeated his previous performance in the league with 14 goals; his contract was extended until 1994. A disastrous 1991–92 season caused all plans to fall through. Inter never managed to gain any momentum under coach Corrado Orrico and finished eighth in the league, with Klinsmann only scoring seven goals and the team being divided and fragmented into groups. It was clear for Klinsmann this would be his last season at the San Siro.

1992–1994: AS Monaco

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After UEFA Euro 1992, Klinsmann moved to Monaco and catapulted the club to a second-place finish in the league in his first season. After the bribery scandal by Marseille and their subsequent disqualification as league winners, Monaco replaced them in the 1993–94 UEFA Champions League, reaching the semi-final before finally losing to eventual winners Milan. The following season, Monaco only managed a ninth-place finish in the league. Klinsmann, who had missed two months due to a torn ligament, was mostly deployed as a lone-striker and started criticizing the attitude of his teammates. In 1994, he left the club early, with one more year remaining on his contract.[11]

1994–1995: Tottenham Hotspur

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Klinsmann moved to Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League for the 1994–95 season, where the fans and media were very critical of the German because of his reputation as a diver.[8] He was signed by Spurs in July 1994 from Monaco for £2 million.[12] On his debut against Sheffield Wednesday, he scored the winning header and immediately won over fans with his goal celebration by self-deprecatingly diving to the ground.[8][13] A Guardian journalist who had written an article called "Why I Hate Jürgen Klinsmann", wrote another two months later called "Why I Love Jürgen Klinsmann".[14] Klinsmann went on to win the 1995 Football Writers' Association Footballer of the Year.[15]

Because of his humour, but also because of his athletic achievements and his combative playing style, Klinsmann quickly became extremely popular in England; over 150,000 of his shirts were sold.[16] He now holds legendary status at Spurs and was inducted into Madame Tussauds Wax Museum.[17]

Klinsmann scored 21 goals in the 1994–95 season for Spurs and a total of 30 in all competitions, including a late winner against Liverpool in the quarter-final of the FA Cup. He also found the net in the semi-final, but Spurs missed out on a place in the final by losing 4–1 to Everton.[18]

1995–2003: Final years

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Klinsmann then had a successful spell at Bayern Munich during the 1995–96 and 1996–97 season. He was the club's top goalscorer during both seasons, and won the 1995–96 UEFA Cup, setting a new goalscoring record of 15 goals in 12 matches during the competition (a record that stood until 2011).[19] A year later, he also became German champion as he won the Bundesliga.

He then briefly moved to Italy for Sampdoria, but left the team in the winter and returned to Tottenham Hotspur. During his second stint at Tottenham in the 1997–98 season, his goals saved the club from relegation, particularly the four goals he scored in a 6–2 win at Wimbledon.[20] He played the last match of his high-level club career in 1998 on the final day of the Premier League against Southampton.[21]

After retiring and moving to the United States, in 2003 Klinsmann played for Orange County Blue Star, an amateur team in the fourth-tier Premier Development League.[8]

International career

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On 12 December 1987, Klinsmann debuted for the West German senior squad in a 1–1 friendly draw against Brazil.[22] He was an important part of the West German team that won the 1990 FIFA World Cup. After qualifying for the round of 16, Germany was to play the Netherlands, against whom they had lost two years earlier at UEFA Euro 1988. After Rudi Völler was sent off in the 22nd minute, Klinsmann was forced to play as a lone striker. He scored the 1–0 opener and his performance received considerable praise. German newspaper Süddeutsche Zeitung wrote that "In the last decade, not a single forward of a DFB team has offered such a brilliant, almost perfect performance."[23] After further victories over Czechoslovakia (1–0) and England (1–1 after extra time, 4–3 on penalties), he became a world champion after beating Argentina 1–0 in the final. Klinsmann is remembered for being fouled by the Argentinian Pedro Monzón, who was subsequently sent off, reducing Argentina to ten men. Many critics called the incident a prime example of Klinsmann's diving, a claim he contradicted. In a 2004 interview, he noted that the foul left a 15 cm gash on his shin.[24] His last international tournament with Germany was the 1998 FIFA World Cup, in which they were eliminated in the quarter-finals by surprising debutants Croatia.

Coaching career

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Germany

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On 26 July 2004, Klinsmann returned to Germany as the new head coach of the national team,[25] succeeding former teammate and strike partner Rudi Völler. Klinsmann subsequently embarked on an aggressive program to revamp the management of the team. Bringing fellow German striker Oliver Bierhoff on board helped diffuse public relations duties of the previous combined post away from the actual coaching aspect of the position. Furthermore, he created a youth movement to breathe life into an aging squad on the heels of a disastrous showing at Euro 2004. In the run-up to the 2006 World Cup, Klinsmann attracted criticism from German fans and the media following poor results, such as the 4–1 loss to Italy. A particular subject of criticism was that Klinsmann commuted to Germany from the U.S., which was the target of a campaign by the tabloid Bild. Klinsmann previously eliminated some privileges Bild traditionally had with the national team, such as receiving the team lineup the day before a match and 24/7 exclusive access to the team. His largely offensive tactics have irritated some, who complained he ignored defensive football. He announced a squad of young players for the 2006 World Cup, basing his selection policy on performance, not reputation.

Klinsmann as manager of Germany in 2005

During the 2005 FIFA Confederations Cup, he regularly rotated his goalkeepers regardless of their performances, which drew the ire of Bayern Munich's Oliver Kahn. On 7 April 2006, Klinsmann finally decided to relegate Kahn to the bench and designated Arsenal's Jens Lehmann as his first choice goalkeeper. This choice followed Lehmann's performances in the 2005–06 UEFA Champions League in which his Arsenal team bowed out in the final against Barcelona.

In the 2006 World Cup, Germany's performances silenced Klinsmann's critics, which included the form of an English song: "Who Do You Think You Are Kidding Jurgen Klinsmann?" The team recorded three-straight wins against Costa Rica, Poland and Ecuador in the group stage, earning Germany first place in Group A. The first match of the knockout stage was a 2–0 victory over Sweden, and in the quarter-finals, Klinsmann's team defeated Argentina, winning 4–2 on penalties. The teams drew 1–1 after 120 minutes after an equalising goal from Miroslav Klose in the 80th minute.[26]

In the semi-final on 4 July, Germany lost a close match with Italy 2–0 after goals in the final minutes of extra time from Fabio Grosso and Alessandro Del Piero.[27] After the match, Klinsmann praised the performance of his young team. They beat Portugal 3–1 in the third place play-off, where he played Kahn instead of Jens Lehmann.[28] The victory triggered a massive parade in Berlin the following day where Klinsmann and the team were honoured by the public.

Afterward, Franz Beckenbauer, previously a strident critic of Klinsmann's, declared his desire to see Klinsmann continue as coach. There was also widespread public support for Klinsmann due to his team's spirit and attacking style of play. The team's strong performance is thought by some to have renewed national pride and restored Germany's reputation as a top soccer nation. Due to his success coaching the national team, Klinsmann was awarded the Bundesverdienstkreuz.

Despite the highly acclaimed performance at the World Cup and the praise earned, Klinsmann declined to renew his contract, informing the German Football Association (DFB) of his decision on 11 July 2006. The decision was officially announced by the DFB on 12 July 2006. Klinsmann's assistant, Joachim Löw, was appointed as the new head coach at the same press conference.[29][30] Klinsmann said, "My big wish is to go back to my family, to go back to leading a normal life with them... After two years of putting in a lot of energy, I feel I lack the power and the strength to continue in the same way."[31]

Bayern Munich

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Klinsmann as manager of Bayern Munich in 2009

In January 2008, it was announced that Klinsmann would become Bayern Munich coach in July, succeeding Ottmar Hitzfeld.[32] After beginning his role, Klinsmann made large changes to the club's training ground and structure in an attempt to modernise the club's culture.[33] Notably, he installed Buddha statues in the training ground, which were criticised in the media and quickly removed.[34]

Bayern started the season poorly and Klinsmann came under pressure as early as September, after a 5-2 home loss to Werder Bremen.[35] After a 3-3 draw with VfL Bochum in October, Bayern were in 11th place in the Bundesliga and some fans chanted that Klinsmann should be sacked.[36]

Bayern reached the quarter-final of the Champions League, after beating Sporting CP 12-1 on aggregate in the first knockout round, a Champions League record.[37] However, they would lose heavily to eventual winners FC Barcelona in the next round, losing the first leg 4-0. Franz Beckenbauer described the team's performance as "the most dreadful I've ever seen from a Bayern team."[38] Earlier that week, Bayern had lost 5-1 to Felix Magath's VfL Wolfsburg in a crucial league match.[39]

Klinsmann was sacked on 27 April 2009[40] with five matches remaining.[41] His final match was a 1–0 loss to Schalke 04.[42] Bayern were in third-place at the time of the sacking.[43] Klinsmann finished with a record of 25 wins, nine draws, and 10 losses in all competitions.[44]

Following Klinsmann's time with Bayern, Bayern team captain Phillip Lahm wrote in his autobiography that Klinsmann's tenure with the club was a "failure" and that Klinsmann's lack of tactical instruction required the players to meet before kickoff to discuss strategy.[45] Although they were largely criticised at the time, some of the changes he made at Bayern have since been recognised as helping contribute to the club's subsequent success.[34][46]

Toronto FC

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In November 2010, Klinsmann was hired as a technical consultant for Major League Soccer (MLS) club Toronto FC to advise on an overhaul of the club's coaching and playing personnel, leading the club to hire Aron Winter as head coach and Paul Mariner as technical director the following year.[47] Both Winter and Mariner would later be fired by the club during a last place finish in the 2012 season.

United States

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Klinsmann as manager of the United States

On 29 July 2011, Klinsmann was named the 35th head coach of the United States national team,[48][49] replacing previous manager Bob Bradley, who had been fired following a 4–2 loss to Mexico in the final of the 2011 CONCACAF Gold Cup.

The U.S. struggled in friendly games early in Klinsmann's tenure, losing four matches and drawing one before ending the 2011 season with a victory over Slovenia. On 29 February 2012, the U.S. national team recorded a historic 1–0 victory in a friendly match away against Italy, its first win against the four-time World Cup champions.[50] On 15 August 2012, Klinsmann coached the U.S. to a historic 1–0 win against long time rivals Mexico in a friendly held at the Estadio Azteca, giving the U.S. its first victory in the stadium.

In 2013, Klinsmann led the U.S. team into the final round of qualification for the 2014 FIFA World Cup, beginning with a 2–1 loss at Honduras before earning a point with a scoreless draw against Mexico in the Azteca. On 2 June 2013, the United States played their centennial celebratory game against Germany, where Klinsmann coached them to a 4–3 win over his native country. On 28 July, Klinsmann coached the U.S. team to their fifth CONCACAF Gold Cup title, defeating Panama 1–0 in the final.[51] On 10 September 2013, following a 2–0 win over Mexico, the United States secured qualification for the World Cup. On 12 December 2013, Klinsmann signed a new contract extension with the United States Soccer Federation (USSF), lasting until 2018.[52]

2014 World Cup

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Klinsmann in 2014

Klinsmann surprised the U.S. football world in May 2014 by selecting five so-called "Jurgen Americans", players with American serviceman fathers and German mothers who had all been born and professionally trained in Germany, to the 23-men squad in the 2014 FIFA World Cup.[53][54][55] His selection particularly received criticism when he cut all-time leading U.S. scorer Landon Donovan from the final roster for the 2014 World Cup following the team's preliminary training camp.[56] Klinsmann described it as "the most difficult decision of [his] coaching career" but that he sees other players "slightly ahead of [Donovan]".[57] Klinsmann faced further controversy after his son Jonathan posted a comment on Twitter ridiculing Donovan,[58] causing some to speculate that the decision was influenced by personal animosity between Klinsmann and Donovan.[59]

On 16 June, Klinsmann guided the United States to a 2–1 win over Ghana in their first match of the 2014 World Cup, behind an early strike from captain Clint Dempsey and a dramatic 86th-minute header from substitute John Brooks. On 22 June, his side drew 2–2 against Portugal in the second group match. A defensive miscue early in the game led to an easy Portugal goal, but Jermaine Jones equalized with a strike from 30 yards out in the second half. Then, in the 81st minute, Dempsey scored to give the U.S. a 2–1 lead. The score remained 2–1 until the final seconds of stoppage time where Cristiano Ronaldo sent a cross that was headed past U.S. goalkeeper Tim Howard by Silvestre Varela.[60] On 26 June, the U.S. faced Germany. With possible elimination looming again as their round of 16 spot hung in the balance, the U.S. fell to the Germans, 1–0, but the hope of surviving the "group of death" remained alive in the Portugal–Ghana game in which Portugal defeated Ghana, 2–1, sending the U.S. to the round of 16.[61]

The U.S. drew Belgium in the round of 16. After spending much of the match defending against Belgium's potent attack, with goalkeeper Tim Howard setting a World Cup finals record for saves in a match, the U.S. survived with a 0–0 score after 90 minutes, sending the match to extra time. After quickly falling behind 2–0 to Belgium in extra time, the U.S. cut the deficit in half in the 107th minute when substitute Julian Green volleyed in a lobbed through ball from Michael Bradley, but were unable to score a second and were eliminated.[62]

2018 World Cup cycle

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Klinsmann led the U.S. to a 1–0 win over Czech Republic to open the new 2018 World Cup cycle on 3 September, its first win over the Czechs.[63] On 5 June 2015, Klinsmann guided the U.S. to a dramatic 4–3 win over the Netherlands in a friendly in Amsterdam and another friendly victory over Germany five days later.[64]

The U.S. under Klinsmann finished fourth in the 2015 CONCACAF Gold Cup following losses to Jamaica in the semi-finals and Panama in the third place match, the team's worst performance in the tournament since 2000. In 2016, Klinsmann successfully advanced the U.S. through its first round of World Cup qualification out of a group containing Guatemala, Trinidad and Tobago, and St. Vincent and the Grenadines.

The U.S. opened the final World Cup qualification round in November 2016 with a 2–1 home defeat to Mexico and a 4–0 away defeat to Costa Rica. Following the losses, which left the U.S. at the bottom of the qualification table, Klinsmann was fired by the USSF on 21 November 2016, being replaced by LA Galaxy manager Bruce Arena, who had previously coached the team from 1998 to 2006. Ultimately, the U.S. failed to qualify for the 2018 FIFA World Cup.

Hertha BSC

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On 27 November 2019, Klinsmann became the new manager of Hertha BSC, replacing Ante Čović.[65] On 11 February 2020 he announced via Facebook that he would step down as coach after having been in this position for just ten weeks.[66] Despite stating his intention of remaining part of the club's supervisory board, he was ultimately barred from doing so as Hertha's investor Lars Windhorst publicly criticized his behavior, calling the manner of his departure "unacceptable".[67]

South Korea

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Klinsmann at the 2024 Asian Nations Cup with Hwang Hee-chan

On 27 February 2023, Klinsmann was named head coach of South Korea, replacing Paulo Bento[68] on a contract through the conclusion of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.[69] Klinsmann was described as highly unpopular with South Korean fans due to his unusual practice of spending long periods out of South Korea, alleged lack of interest in players in the K League 1 and questionable squad selections. Following the team's poor performances in friendly matches, criticism of Klinsmann ramped up.[70] This grew increasingly problematic during the 2023 AFC Asian Cup, when South Korea had only a win and two draws in the group stages (3-1 Bahrain), (2-2 Jordan), (3-3 Malaysia), forcing a challenging knockout game against Saudi Arabia. During this match, Klinsmann's tactics and player selections were highly criticised.[71][72] In the end, South Korea lost to Jordan, 2–0, in the semifinal on 7 February, prompting heavy scrutiny of Klinsmann's tactics and work ethic from the South Korean public and the team.[73][74][75] On 16 February, the Korea Football Association fired Klinsmann, citing "failure to demonstrate leadership" as one of the reasons.[76]

Charity work and social engagements

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Klinsmann and Sir Bobby Charlton in Los Angeles in 1999

In 1995, Klinsmann and some of his close friends founded the children charity foundation Agapedia, which stems from the Greek language and translates to "Love for Children". In 1997, Klinsmann, acting as the captain of the Germany national team, visited the Holocaust memorial place Yad Vashem in Israel alongside his coach Berti Vogts. This visit was televised around the globe and drew worldwide attention.[77] Klinsmann is also a board member of the German Initiative Für die Zukunft lernen, which means "Learning for the future", and supports the education of young people about the Holocaust.[78] In May 1999, Klinsmann donated all the proceeds from his farewell match (more than US$1 million) to different children's charity organizations. The match was a sell-out with 54,000 fans in Stuttgart's Gottlieb-Daimler-Stadion. Famous personalities such as Bryan Adams, Boris Becker and many others contributed to this event.[79]

Personal life

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Klinsmann Bakery in Botnang, Stuttgart

Klinsmann was born in Göppingen.[80][81] His family moved to Stuttgart when he was a teenager.[81] Klinsmann's family operates a bakery in Stuttgart's Botnang district and consequently he is sometimes affectionately referred to as the "baker's son from Botnang". Klinsmann is, in fact, a journeyman baker, having served an apprenticeship.[8]

He is married to Debbie Chin (Chinese: 德碧; pinyin: Dé Bì),[82] an American former model of Chinese descent, having proposed to her back in 1995; they wed later that year in Milan.[citation needed]

Klinsmann lives in Huntington Beach, California. He and his wife have two children.[83][84] Son Jonathan, a goalkeeper, has been capped at age group level for the United States U-20 team.[85] Aside from German, Klinsmann is fluent in English, Italian and French,[86] and is a certified commercial helicopter pilot.[87] He is a naturalized U.S. citizen.[88] Klinsmann has also worked as a pundit, working with ESPN for the 2010 World Cup, and with BBC Sport at the 2018 World Cup and 2020 European Championship. He works on ESPN FC as of 2021. He wrote the daily email newsletter from Qatar for BBC Sport during the World Cup 2022.[89]

On 25 November 2022, following Iran's 2–0 victory over Wales in the 2022 FIFA World Cup, Klinsmann received backlash after his controversial comments made on BBC. Klinsmann claimed that the reason Iran won was because they used dirty tactics to manipulate Guatemalan referee Mario Escobar and that it was a part of Iranian football culture to play dirty. He then went on to claim that head coach Carlos Queiroz was a failure during his stint at Colombia and Egypt, stating "This is not by coincidence, this is all [done] purposely ... This is just part of their culture."[90] Carlos Queiroz responded inviting Klinsmann to the Iran camp to show him what Iranian football culture truly is, and petitioned FIFA to remove him as a member of the Qatar 2022 Technical Study Group.[91]

In April 2023, Klinsmann was one of the 22 personal guests at the ceremony in which former Chancellor Angela Merkel was decorated with the Grand Cross of the Order of Merit for special achievement by President Frank-Walter Steinmeier at Schloss Bellevue in Berlin.[92]

Career statistics

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Club

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Appearances and goals by club, season and competition[93]
Club Season League National cup[a] League cup[b] Europe Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Stuttgarter Kickers 1981–82 2. Bundesliga 6 1 0 0 – – 6 1
1982–83 2. Bundesliga 20 2 2 1 – – 22 3
1983–84 2. Bundesliga 35 19 2 2 – – 37 21
Total 61 22 4 3 – – 65 25
VfB Stuttgart 1984–85[94] Bundesliga 32 15 4 2 – 2 0 38 17
1985–86[95] Bundesliga 33 16 6 4 – – 39 20
1986–87[96] Bundesliga 32 16 1 2 – 4[c] 1 37 19
1987–88[97] Bundesliga 34 19 1 0 – – 35 19
1988–89[98] Bundesliga 25 13 4 2 – 8[d] 4 37 19
Total 156 79 16 10 – 14 5 186 94
Inter Milan 1989–90 Serie A 31 13 4 2 – 2[e] 0 37 15
1990–91 Serie A 33 14 4 0 – 12[d] 3 49 17
1991–92 Serie A 31 7 5 1 – 1[d] 0 37 8
Total 95 34 13 3 – 15 3 123 40
Monaco 1992–93 Division 1 35 20 2 0 – 4[c] 0 41 20
1993–94 Division 1 30 10 3 2 – 10[f] 4 43 16
Total 65 30 5 2 – 14 4 84 36
Tottenham Hotspur 1994–95 Premier League 41 20 6 5 3 4 – 50 29
Bayern Munich 1995–96[99] Bundesliga 32 16 1 0 – 12[d] 15 45 31
1996–97[100] Bundesliga 33 15 4 2 – 2[d] 0 39 17
Total 65 31 5 2 – 14 15 84 48
Sampdoria 1997–98 Serie A 8 2 1 0 – 1 0 10 2
Tottenham Hotspur (loan) 1997–98 Premier League 15 9 3 0 0 0 – 18 9
Career total 506 227 53 25 3 4 58 27 620 284
  1. ^ Includes DFB-Pokal, Coppa Italia, Coupe de France, FA Cup
  2. ^ Includes Football League Cup
  3. ^ a b Appearances in European Cup Winners' Cup
  4. ^ a b c d e Appearances in UEFA Cup
  5. ^ Appearances in European Cup
  6. ^ Appearances in UEFA Champions League

International

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Appearances and goals by national team and year[101][102]
National team Year Apps Goals
West Germany 1987 2 0
1988 8 2
1989 4 1
1990 12 4
Total 26 7
Germany 1990 3 2
1991 4 0
1992 13 2
1993 10 6
1994 14 11
1995 9 6
1996 14 7
1997 7 2
1998 8 4
Total 82 40
Scores and results list West Germany's and Germany's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Klinsmann goal.
List of international goals scored by Jürgen Klinsmann
No. Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition
Goals scored for West Germany
1 27 April 1988 Fritz-Walter-Stadion, Kaiserslautern, West Germany   Switzerland 1–0 1–0 Friendly
2 14 June 1988 Parkstadion, Gelsenkirchen, West Germany  Denmark 1–0 2–0 UEFA Euro 1988
3 4 October 1989 Westfalenstadion, Dortmund, West Germany  Finland 3–0 6–1 1990 FIFA World Cup qualifying
4 25 April 1990 Neckarstadion, Stuttgart, West Germany  Uruguay 3–2 3–3 Friendly
5 10 June 1990 Stadio Giuseppe Meazza, Milan, Italy  Yugoslavia 2–0 4–1 1990 FIFA World Cup
6 15 June 1990 Stadio Giuseppe Meazza, Milan, Italy  United Arab Emirates 2–0 5–1 1990 FIFA World Cup
7 24 June 1990 Stadio Giuseppe Meazza, Milan, Italy  Netherlands 1–0 2–1 1990 FIFA World Cup
Goals scored for Germany
8 10 October 1990 Råsunda Stadium, Stockholm, Sweden  Sweden 1–0 3–1 Friendly
9 31 October 1990 Stade Josy Barthel, Luxembourg, Luxembourg  Luxembourg 1–0 3–2 UEFA Euro 1992 qualifying
10 18 June 1992 Ullevi, Gothenburg, Sweden  Netherlands 1–2 1–3 UEFA Euro 1992
11 20 December 1992 Estadio Centenario, Montevideo, Uruguay  Uruguay 4–0 4–1 Friendly
12 14 April 1993 Ruhrstadion, Bochum, Germany  Ghana 3–1 6–1 Friendly
13 5–1
14 10 June 1993 Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium, Washington, D.C., U.S.  Brazil 1–3 3–3 U.S. Cup
15 3–3
16 13 June 1993 Soldier Field, Chicago, U.S.  United States 1–0 4–3 U.S. Cup
17 19 June 1993 Silverdome, Pontiac, U.S.  England 2–1 2–1 U.S. Cup
18 23 March 1994 Gottlieb-Daimler-Stadion, Stuttgart, Germany  Italy 1–1 2–1 Friendly
19 2–1
20 2 June 1994 Ernst-Happel-Stadion, Vienna, Austria  Austria 3–0 5–1 Friendly
21 17 June 1994 Soldier Field, Chicago, U.S.  Bolivia 1–0 1–0 1994 FIFA World Cup
22 21 June 1994 Soldier Field, Chicago, U.S.  Spain 1–1 1–1 1994 FIFA World Cup
23 27 June 1994 Cotton Bowl, Dallas, U.S.  South Korea 1–0 3–2 1994 FIFA World Cup
24 3–0
25 2 July 1994 Soldier Field, Chicago, U.S.  Belgium 2–1 3–2 1994 FIFA World Cup
26 16 November 1994 Qemal Stafa, Tirana, Albania  Albania 1–0 2–1 UEFA Euro 1996 qualifying
27 14 December 1994 Stadionul Republican, Chişinău, Moldova  Moldova 2–0 3–0 UEFA Euro 1996 qualifying
28 18 December 1994 Fritz-Walter-Stadion, Kaiserslautern, Germany  Albania 2–0 2–1 UEFA Euro 1996 qualifying
29 29 March 1995 Boris Paichadze Stadium, Tbilisi, Georgia  Georgia 1–0 2–0 UEFA Euro 1996 qualifying
30 2–0
31 7 June 1995 Vasil Levski National Stadium, Sofia, Bulgaria  Bulgaria 1–0 2–3 UEFA Euro 1996 qualifying
32 11 October 1995 Cardiff Arms Park, Cardiff, Wales  Wales 2–1 2–1 UEFA Euro 1996 qualifying
33 15 November 1995 Olympic Stadium, Berlin, Germany  Bulgaria 1–1 3–1 UEFA Euro 1996 qualifying
34 3–1
35 24 April 1996 Feijenoord Stadion, Rotterdam, Netherlands  Netherlands 1–0 1–0 Friendly
36 4 June 1996 Carl-Benz-Stadion, Mannheim, Germany  Liechtenstein 8–1 9–1 Friendly
37 16 June 1996 Old Trafford, Manchester, England  Russia 2–0 3–0 UEFA Euro 1996
38 3–0
39 23 June 1996 Old Trafford, Manchester, England  Croatia 1–0 2–1 UEFA Euro 1996
40 4 September 1996 Ernest Pohl Stadium, Zabrze, Poland  Poland 2–0 2–0 Friendly
41 9 October 1996 Hrazdan Stadium, Yerevan, Armenia  Armenia 2–0 5–1 1998 FIFA World Cup qualifying
42 10 September 1997 Westfalenstadion, Dortmund, Germany  Armenia 1–0 4–0 1998 FIFA World Cup qualifying
43 2–0
44 5 June 1998 Carl-Benz-Stadion, Mannheim, Germany  Luxembourg 2–0 7–0 Friendly
45 15 June 1998 Parc des Princes, Paris, France  United States 2–0 2–0 1998 FIFA World Cup
46 25 June 1998 Stade de la Mosson, Montpellier, France  Iran 2–0 2–0 1998 FIFA World Cup
47 29 June 1998 Stade de la Mosson, Montpellier, France  Mexico 1–1 2–1 1998 FIFA World Cup

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As of match played on 6 February 2024
Team From To Record
M W D L GF GA GD Win % Ref.
Germany 26 July 2004[25] 11 July 2006[31] 34 20 8 6 81 41 +40 058.82 [103][104][105]
Bayern Munich 1 July 2008[44] 27 April 2009[44] 44 25 9 10 96 50 +46 056.82 [42][44]
United States 29 July 2011[49] 21 November 2016 98 55 16 27 178 109 +69 056.12 [106][107][108][109][110][111]
Hertha BSC 27 November 2019 11 February 2020 10 3 3 4 10 15 −5 030.00
South Korea 27 February 2023 16 February 2024 18 8 7 3 38 19 +19 044.44
Total 204 111 43 50 403 234 +169 054.41 —

Honours

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VfB Stuttgart

Inter Milan[112]

Bayern Munich[112]

West Germany and Germany[113]

Individual

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Germany[112]

United States

Individual

Literature

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  • Dietrich Schulze-Marmeling: Strategen des Spiels – Die legendären Fußballtrainer, Verlag Die Werkstatt, Göttingen 2005, ISBN 3-89533-475-8, S. 332ff.
  • Jens Mende: Jürgen Klinsmann – Wie wir Weltmeister werden, Südwest-Verlag, München 2006, ISBN 3-517-08208-2.
  • Michael Horeni: Klinsmann. Stürmer Trainer Weltmeister. Scherz, Frankfurt/Main 2005, ISBN 3-502-15045-1.

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Jürgen Klinsmann (born 30 July 1964) is a German former professional footballer and manager who played as a centre-forward, renowned for his prolific goal-scoring, speed, and leadership on the pitch.[1] Over a distinguished 20-year playing career, he amassed 231 club goals across top European leagues and earned 108 caps for Germany, scoring 47 international goals, including key contributions to West Germany's 1990 FIFA World Cup victory and Germany's 1996 UEFA European Championship title.[1][2] Transitioning to management, Klinsmann led the Germany national team to third place at the 2006 FIFA World Cup, guided the United States to the 2013 CONCACAF Gold Cup triumph and the 2014 FIFA World Cup round of 16, and briefly managed Bayern Munich, Hertha BSC, and the South Korea national team until 2024.[3][4] Klinsmann began his professional career in 1981 with Stuttgarter Kickers in the German second division, where he scored 22 goals in 61 appearances before moving to VfB Stuttgart in 1984.[1] At Stuttgart, he exploded onto the scene, netting 79 goals in 156 Bundesliga matches and helping the club win the 1988 DFB-Pokal.[1] His talent took him abroad to Inter Milan in 1989, where he claimed the 1991 UEFA Cup with 34 goals in 95 games, followed by stints at AS Monaco (29 goals in 65 appearances, 1992–1994), Tottenham Hotspur (30 goals in 56 games across two spells in 1994–1995 and 1997–1998), and Bayern Munich (31 goals in 65 matches, 1995–1997), where he secured the 1996 UEFA Cup and the 1997 Bundesliga title.[1][2] A brief return to Sampdoria in 1997 yielded one goal in eight outings, and he made an unconventional comeback in 2003 with Orange County Blue Star in the USL Pro Soccer League under the pseudonym Jay Goppingen, scoring five goals in eight matches.[1] Klinsmann's club exploits earned him individual honors, including German Footballer of the Year in 1988 and 1994, English Footballer of the Year in 1995, and second place in the 1995 Ballon d'Or, as well as the IFFHS World's Best Top Goal Scorer award that year.[1][2] On the international stage, Klinsmann debuted for West Germany in 1987 and became a cornerstone of the team, scoring in three consecutive FIFA World Cups (1990, 1994, 1998) with at least three goals each time—a feat he shares with only a few legends—and in three straight UEFA European Championships (1988, 1992, 1996).[1] He won an Olympic bronze medal with West Germany at the 1988 Seoul Games and reached the Euro 1992 final, but his pinnacle came at the 1990 World Cup in Italy, where his goal against the Netherlands in the second round helped propel the team to the title, culminating in a 1–0 final win over Argentina.[5][6] In 1996, as captain, he led a unified Germany to Euro glory with a 2–1 extra-time victory over the Czech Republic in the final, scoring twice in the group stage against Russia.[2] His partnership with Rudi Völler, spanning a decade from 1988 to 1998, was instrumental, characterized by unselfish play and tactical synergy that bewildered defenses.[6] As a manager, Klinsmann's tenure with Germany from 2004 to 2006 revitalized the side post-Euro 2004 disappointment, implementing an attacking philosophy that resulted in third place at the home 2006 World Cup, their best finish since 1954.[3][2] After a short, trophyless spell at Bayern Munich (2008–2009), he coached Toronto FC briefly in 2010–2011 before taking over the United States men's national team in 2011, where he instilled a high-pressing, counter-attacking style, winning the 2013 Gold Cup and qualifying for the 2014 World Cup, though they exited in the round of 16.[3] His U.S. role ended in 2016 amid criticism over qualification struggles for the 2018 World Cup.[3] Klinsmann returned to club management with Hertha Berlin in November 2019, but resigned abruptly in February 2020 after just 76 days and 10 matches due to internal conflicts.[3][7] He then led South Korea from 2023 to 2024, guiding them to the 2023 AFC Asian Cup semi-finals before being sacked in February 2024 following a disappointing run.[3][4] Since then, Klinsmann has served as a pundit and advisor, including as part of FIFA's Technical Study Group for the 2025 Club World Cup.[8]

Club career

1972–1981: Youth career

Jürgen Klinsmann began his youth football career at the age of eight in 1972, joining the local amateur club TB Gingen near his hometown of Göppingen, Germany.[9] As a young boy, he demonstrated exceptional scoring ability, notably tallying 106 goals in just 18 games during his first season and once scoring 16 goals in a single 40-minute match.[10] His father, Siegfried Klinsmann, a baker and gymnastics instructor, encouraged his passion for the sport by allowing him to focus on football rather than compulsory gymnastics, emphasizing free play with the ball.[10] In 1974, at age 10, Klinsmann moved to SC Geislingen, where he continued developing his skills in both outdoor and indoor soccer, often commuting by bicycle to training sessions.[10] This period marked steady progression through local youth ranks, building on his early prolific form. By 1978, at age 14, he joined the youth program of Stuttgarter Kickers, a lower-division club in Stuttgart, following his family's relocation to the city for the bakery business.[9] At Kickers, Klinsmann impressed coaches with his speed and goal-scoring instinct, initially playing as a winger before transitioning to a forward role under guidance from figures like Berti Vogts.[11] Klinsmann's talent earned him a call-up to the German U-16 national team in 1980, signaling his rising potential on a broader stage.[10] In 1981, at age 16, he signed his first professional contract with Stuttgarter Kickers, a significant milestone that transitioned him toward senior football while still in the youth system.[1] To balance his emerging career, Klinsmann began an apprenticeship at his family's bakery that same year, starting shifts at 5 a.m. before afternoon training sessions, as his father insisted on a fallback trade: "If it doesn’t work out in soccer, then at least you’ll have a proper job."[10] This dual commitment highlighted his disciplined approach during these formative years.

1981–1989: Stuttgarter Kickers and VfB Stuttgart

Klinsmann began his professional career with Stuttgarter Kickers in the 2. Bundesliga, making his senior debut on 27 March 1982 at the age of 17 years and 240 days against SC Freiburg, becoming the youngest player to appear for the club—a record that stood for 35 years.[12] In his first season (1981/82), he featured in six league matches, scoring once, as he adjusted to senior football while balancing his baker's apprenticeship.[13] By 1982/83, he became a regular starter, appearing in 20 league games and scoring two goals, plus one in the DFB-Pokal, helping the team build momentum.[13] His breakthrough came in the 1983/84 season, where Klinsmann played 35 of 38 league matches, netting 19 goals to finish as the team's top scorer and contributing to Stuttgarter Kickers' third-place finish, just missing promotion to the Bundesliga.[13] He added two goals in the DFB-Pokal, showcasing his pace and finishing ability as a young forward. Overall, across 61 league appearances for Kickers from 1981 to 1984, he scored 22 goals, establishing himself as a promising talent in the second tier before transferring to Bundesliga rivals VfB Stuttgart in summer 1984 for a fee of around 200,000 Deutsche Marks.[13][14] At VfB Stuttgart, Klinsmann debuted in the Bundesliga on 25 August 1984 against 1. FC Kaiserslautern, marking his entry into top-flight football.[15] In his debut season (1984/85), he scored 15 league goals in 32 appearances, sharing the team's top-scorer honors and helping Stuttgart to a fourth-place finish, which qualified them for the European Cup.[13] He added two goals in the DFB-Pokal and appeared in two European Cup ties. Over the next seasons, his consistency shone: 16 goals in 1985/86 (fifth place), another 16 in 1986/87 (also fifth, with one goal in the European Cup Winners' Cup), and a career-best 19 in 1987/88, earning him the Bundesliga top-scorer award and contributing to fourth place again.[13][16] In 1988/89, Klinsmann scored 13 Bundesliga goals in 25 games despite injury interruptions, but his highlight was in Europe, where he netted four goals in eight UEFA Cup matches, including a header to equalize at 1-1 in the second leg of the final against SSC Napoli on 17 May 1989 at the Neckarstadion.[13][17] Stuttgart drew 3-3 that night but lost 5-4 on aggregate to Diego Maradona's Napoli, finishing runners-up in the competition.[17] Across all competitions from 1984 to 1989, Klinsmann made 186 appearances for Stuttgart, scoring 94 goals, forming a dynamic partnership with strikers like Karl Allgöwer and emerging as one of the league's most exciting forwards.[14] His time at the club solidified his reputation, leading to his first Germany national team call-up in 1987.[18]

1989–1992: Inter Milan

In the summer of 1989, Jürgen Klinsmann transferred from VfB Stuttgart to Inter Milan for a then-record fee of €6.5 million, joining a squad bolstered by fellow Germans Lothar Matthäus and Andreas Brehme under manager Giovanni Trapattoni.[19] As a dynamic centre-forward known for his pace, aerial ability, and clinical finishing, Klinsmann adapted to Serie A's defensive catenaccio style, forming a potent attacking trio with his compatriots. Despite the tactical constraints, he quickly established himself, scoring 13 goals in 31 Serie A appearances during the 1989–90 season, helping Inter secure third place in the league and contributing to their victory in the Supercoppa Italiana against Sampdoria.[20] His debut campaign also included early European involvement, though Inter exited the European Cup in the first round to Sparta Prague.[21] The 1990–91 season marked Klinsmann's most successful year at Inter, where he netted 14 goals in 33 Serie A matches, pushing the team to fifth in the standings. His form proved pivotal in the UEFA Cup, as he scored six goals across the competition, including strikes in the round of 16 against Aston Villa and the quarter-finals against Spartak Moscow, aiding Inter's progression past Real Madrid, 1. FC Köln, and Bayern Munich in the semi-finals.[22] The campaign culminated in Inter's UEFA Cup triumph, defeating Juventus 5–3 on penalties after a 0–0 aggregate in the final, with Klinsmann playing the full 90 minutes in both legs and providing key support in the penalty shootout victory that ended a decade-long trophy drought for the club.[20] Overall, across all competitions that season, his contributions underscored his role as a versatile forward capable of breaking down resilient defenses. Klinsmann's third season in 1991–92 was more challenging, as Trapattoni's departure led to a tactical shift under new coach Corrado Invernizzi, resulting in Inter's dismal eighth-place finish in Serie A. Limited by injuries and a less cohesive team structure, he managed only seven league goals in 31 appearances, though he added four more in cup competitions for a seasonal total of 11. Despite the domestic struggles, his overall record at Inter stood at 123 appearances and 40 goals across all fronts, including 34 in 95 Serie A outings.[23] Klinsmann departed for AS Monaco in 1992, leaving behind a legacy as a trailblazing foreign star who helped modernize Inter's attack during a transitional era in Italian football.[24]

1992–1994: AS Monaco

In the summer of 1992, following a disappointing UEFA Euro 1992 with Germany, Jürgen Klinsmann transferred from Inter Milan to AS Monaco for a fee of approximately 19 million French francs, becoming the club's record signing at the time.[25] The move was influenced by manager Arsène Wenger's promise that Klinsmann would partner George Weah in attack, though Weah's subsequent departure to Paris Saint-Germain left Klinsmann initially frustrated and prompted a direct confrontation with Wenger.[25] Despite this setback, Klinsmann adapted quickly to Ligue 1, forming a potent forward line with players like Sonny Anderson and contributing to Monaco's resurgence under Wenger's tactical guidance.[25] During the 1992–93 season, Klinsmann made 35 appearances in Ligue 1, scoring 19 goals and providing 2 assists while accumulating 3,127 minutes on the pitch.[26] His prolific form, including a standout performance where he scored four goals in a single match against Auxerre—overwhelming defender William Prunier to the point of nearly prompting the latter's retirement—helped propel Monaco to a second-place finish in the league, their best in years and just behind champions Marseille.[25] Klinsmann's goals established him as the team's top scorer that season, blending clinical finishing with his characteristic energy and pressing style.[25] In the 1993–94 campaign, Klinsmann featured in 30 Ligue 1 matches, netting 10 goals and delivering 7 assists over 2,496 minutes, though his output was slightly reduced amid a more competitive squad dynamic.[27] Monaco qualified for the UEFA Champions League as French runners-up, where Klinsmann scored 4 goals in 10 appearances, including key contributions in the group stage and quarter-finals against Galatasaray.[28] The club advanced to the semi-finals, a historic milestone as their first deep European run, but were eliminated 3–0 on aggregate by AC Milan; a notable incident saw Klinsmann's actions lead to the expulsion of Milan's Alessandro Costacurta.[25] Overall, across all competitions in his two years, Klinsmann tallied 35 goals in 84 appearances, solidifying his impact on Monaco's attacking play.[25] Klinsmann departed Monaco in July 1994 for Tottenham Hotspur, drawn by the Premier League's global prestige, ending his stint without major domestic silverware but having elevated the club's profile in Europe.[25] His time at Monaco marked a successful adaptation to French football, showcasing his versatility as a forward and contributing to Wenger's early reputation for nurturing talent.[25]

1994–1995: Tottenham Hotspur

Jürgen Klinsmann joined Tottenham Hotspur from AS Monaco on a one-year contract in July 1994 for a transfer fee of £2 million, with negotiations finalized aboard chairman Alan Sugar's yacht in Monte Carlo.[29] The signing, orchestrated in part by manager Ossie Ardiles, came shortly after Klinsmann's standout performance at the 1994 FIFA World Cup, where he scored five goals for Germany.[30] Despite Tottenham's recent struggles, including a 12-point deduction from the previous season, Klinsmann expressed immediate comfort with the club, noting in a later interview that "the way the people welcomed me... was amazing" and that he felt "so at home at Tottenham."[29] Klinsmann made an instant impact, scoring on his Premier League debut against Sheffield Wednesday in August 1994 and celebrating with a mock dive to address his reputation for simulation from the 1990 World Cup.[30] In the 1994–95 Premier League season, he appeared in 41 matches, scoring 20 goals and providing 11 assists while accumulating 3,626 minutes on the pitch.[31] Across all competitions, including the FA Cup and League Cup, Klinsmann tallied 30 goals and contributed to Tottenham's seventh-place league finish, their highest since 1990.[32] A key element of his success was his partnership with striker Teddy Sheringham, with the duo combining for 38 Premier League goals and elevating each other's play through effective link-up and movement.[32] Notable contributions included a hat-trick in a 4–1 League Cup win over Liverpool in September 1994 and a last-minute winner in the FA Cup quarter-final against the same opponents at Anfield in March 1995, securing a 2–1 victory that propelled Tottenham to the semi-finals.[33] Klinsmann also scored in high-profile matches, such as Tottenham's 2–1 win over Arsenal and a 5–2 victory against Manchester City.[31] His prolific form and charismatic presence transformed initial skepticism about foreign players in England, helping to open the Premier League to international talent.[30] For his contributions, Klinsmann was named the 1995 Football Writers' Association Footballer of the Year and finished second in the Ballon d'Or voting.[32] He departed for Bayern Munich in the summer of 1995 after fulfilling his short-term deal, but his season left a lasting legacy at the club.[30]

1995–2003: Final years

In 1995, Klinsmann returned to the Bundesliga by signing with Bayern Munich on a three-year contract, marking a homecoming after his successful stint in England.[14] During the 1995–96 season, he played a pivotal role in Bayern's UEFA Cup triumph, becoming the competition's top scorer with a record 15 goals across 12 matches, including key strikes in the knockout stages against teams like Bordeaux and Barcelona.[14] His prolific form continued into the 1996–97 campaign, where he netted 14 Bundesliga goals, contributing to Bayern's league title win that spring.[14] Over his two seasons with the club, Klinsmann tallied 31 goals in the German top flight, solidifying his status as a fan favorite despite occasional tensions with management.[14] Seeking a new challenge midway through his Bayern tenure, Klinsmann joined Serie A side Sampdoria on loan in July 1997.[34] His time in Genoa was brief and modest, limited to eight league appearances where he scored two goals, including an equalizer in a 2–2 draw against Bologna.[35] Injuries and adaptation issues curtailed his impact, leading to an early end to the loan spell in December 1997.[34] Klinsmann then returned to Tottenham Hotspur on a short-term loan in December 1997, reuniting with the club that had launched his Premier League stardom.[36] In the 1997–98 season, he scored nine goals in 15 league matches, forming a potent partnership with Teddy Sheringham and helping Spurs avoid relegation.[36] His standout performance came on May 2, 1998, when he netted four goals in a 6–2 victory over Wimbledon at Selhurst Park, a haul that epitomized his clinical finishing and directly aided Tottenham's survival in the top flight.[36] Following Germany's quarter-final exit at the 1998 FIFA World Cup, Klinsmann announced his retirement from professional football at age 33, citing a desire to prioritize family and explore life beyond the pitch.[37] He settled in California with his family, stepping away from competitive play for several years. In 2003, however, Klinsmann made an unexpected cameo in the U.S. Premier Development League, joining amateur side Orange County Blue Star under the pseudonym "Jay Goppingen" for a handful of matches to stay fit and enjoy the game informally.[14] This brief return marked the true close of his playing career, after which he transitioned fully into coaching and punditry.[38]

Coaching career

Germany

Jürgen Klinsmann was appointed head coach of the German national football team on 26 July 2004, signing a two-year contract to lead the side through the 2006 FIFA World Cup.[39] The appointment came after Germany's disappointing group-stage exit at UEFA Euro 2004 under Rudi Völler, prompting the German Football Association (DFB) to seek a fresh approach. Klinsmann, who had been living in California and lacked prior senior coaching experience, was chosen for his status as a 1990 World Cup-winning captain and his vision for modernizing the team.[40] Klinsmann quickly assembled a staff of trusted collaborators, including assistant coach Joachim Löw, to implement an innovative overhaul of German football's traditional structures. He introduced individualized fitness regimes developed with American specialists, emphasizing speed, pressing, and athleticism over the conventional focus on endurance. Tactically, Klinsmann shifted to a more attacking 4-4-2 formation inspired by English Premier League styles, promoting overlapping fullbacks, wide players, and high-intensity pressing to create a dynamic, youth-oriented identity. He prioritized emerging talents like Bastian Schweinsteiger, Philipp Lahm, Lukas Podolski, and Per Mertesacker, sidelining veterans and integrating mental coaching and advanced scouting—practices that later became standards in the Bundesliga. A notable decision was replacing established goalkeeper Oliver Kahn with Jens Lehmann for his proactive distribution, aligning with the team's possession-based evolution.[40][41] Under Klinsmann, Germany qualified unbeaten for the 2006 World Cup as hosts, winning all eight matches in the European qualifiers with 22 goals scored and just four conceded. At the 2005 FIFA Confederations Cup, the team reached the semi-finals, losing 2-3 to Brazil before winning the third-place match 4-3 against Mexico after extra time. The 2006 World Cup showcased Klinsmann's impact: Germany topped their group with victories over Costa Rica (4-2), Poland (1-0), and Ecuador (3-0), then advanced past Argentina in the quarter-finals via penalties (4-2 after 1-1) and Sweden in the round of 16 (2-0). A 1-1 draw with Italy in extra time led to a 0-2 semi-final defeat, but Germany secured third place with a 3-1 win over Portugal, their best World Cup finish since 1954.[42] Klinsmann's overall record in 34 matches was 20 wins, 8 draws, and 6 losses, with 81 goals for and 43 against, yielding a 70.59% win rate. His tenure revitalized national team operations, fostering a culture of creativity and professionalism that influenced club football and laid the foundation for Germany's 2014 World Cup triumph under Löw. Despite initial skepticism about his unconventional methods and lack of experience, Klinsmann's emphasis on youth development and tactical boldness transformed perceptions of German soccer.[42][41][40] On 12 July 2006, days after the World Cup, Klinsmann announced he would not renew his contract, citing exhaustion and a desire for family time in California; Löw succeeded him as head coach.[43]

Bayern Munich

Jürgen Klinsmann was appointed head coach of Bayern Munich on 1 July 2008, succeeding Ottmar Hitzfeld after the latter's departure following the 2007–08 season.[44] His hiring came after a two-year hiatus from coaching, during which he had successfully led the Germany national team to third place at the 2006 FIFA World Cup. Klinsmann aimed to modernize Bayern's operations, introducing elements such as sports psychologists, enhanced nutrition programs, yoga sessions for players, and a dedicated relaxation room featuring Buddha statues to foster mental resilience and team harmony.[45] These innovations, influenced by his experiences in the United States, sought to shift the club's traditional German football culture toward a more holistic, performance-oriented approach.[46] In the 2008–09 Bundesliga season, Bayern under Klinsmann started promisingly, winning their first eight matches and briefly establishing a lead at the top of the table.[47] However, inconsistencies emerged, marked by defensive vulnerabilities and unexpected defeats, including a 5–1 thrashing by VfL Wolfsburg—the eventual champions—and a 1–0 home loss to Schalke 04.[48] Klinsmann experimented with formations like 3–5–2 to accommodate key players such as Miroslav Klose and Luca Toni, but these changes contributed to tactical confusion and criticism from the squad.[46] Bayern managed 20 wins, 7 draws, and 7 losses in the league overall, finishing second with 67 points, though Klinsmann oversaw only the first 28 matchdays before his dismissal.[49] Bayern's European campaign in the 2008–09 UEFA Champions League highlighted both strengths and shortcomings under Klinsmann. The team topped Group F ahead of Juventus, Real Madrid, and Zenit Saint Petersburg, securing advancement with solid group-stage results.[50] They then delivered a dominant performance in the round of 16 against Sporting CP, winning 7–1 at home and 5–0 away for a 12–1 aggregate—the largest margin in knockout-stage history at the time.[51] However, their run ended in the quarter-finals with a 4–0 aggregate defeat to Barcelona, including a 4–0 first-leg loss at the Camp Nou followed by a 1–1 draw at the Allianz Arena.[52] In the DFB-Pokal, Bayern progressed past Rot-Weiß Erfurt and 1. FC Nürnberg in the early rounds but were eliminated in the quarter-finals by Bayer Leverkusen with a 4–2 aggregate loss, marked by a 2–1 defeat in the second leg despite leading after the first.[53] Across all competitions, Klinsmann's record stood at 25 wins, 9 draws, and 9 losses in 43 matches, with Bayern scoring 97 goals and conceding 55, yielding an average of 1.95 points per match.[54] No trophies were secured during his tenure. Klinsmann's dismissal on 27 April 2009 followed mounting pressure from poor form, including three losses in six 2009 Bundesliga matches and the Barcelona elimination, which jeopardized Champions League qualification. The decision was driven by concerns over tactical instability, dressing-room discord, and failure to challenge for the Bundesliga title amid Wolfsburg's surge.[46] Jupp Heynckes was appointed interim successor, guiding Bayern to the end of the season. Klinsmann's brief stint is retrospectively seen as a bold but ultimately unsuccessful effort to inject innovation into Bayern's established structure, influencing the club's later adoption of data-driven and wellness-focused practices.[45]

Toronto FC

In November 2010, Jürgen Klinsmann was appointed as a technical consultant for Toronto FC, a Major League Soccer club struggling with consistent playoff absences and organizational issues. Through his U.S.-based company, SoccerSolutions, Klinsmann was tasked with evaluating the club's soccer operations, supporting team development, and assisting in the search for new leadership to facilitate a comprehensive overhaul.[55][56] Klinsmann collaborated closely with interim director of soccer Earl Cochrane and assistant general manager Jim Brennan, focusing on restructuring the club's infrastructure, youth academy, and scouting systems. His consultancy emphasized an objective assessment of players, personnel, and processes, drawing on his experience revitalizing the German national team during the 2006 World Cup cycle. A key outcome of his involvement was the recommendation and facilitation of hiring Dutch coach Aron Winter as head coach and technical director in January 2011, along with assistant Bob de Klerk, aiming to implement a possession-based 4-3-3 system inspired by Ajax's Total Football philosophy.[55][57][58] Despite these changes, Toronto FC's performance did not improve under the new structure. The 2011 season saw the team finish last in the Eastern Conference with a league-worst 6 wins, 15 draws, and 9 losses, missing the playoffs for the sixth consecutive year and using 39 players amid tactical inconsistencies. Winter was dismissed in June 2012 after a dismal 0-7-3 start to the season, marking the worst opening in MLS history at that point, with the club having won only 7 of 54 regular-season matches during his tenure. Klinsmann's advisory role concluded shortly after the Winter appointment, as he transitioned to other opportunities, leaving Toronto FC to continue its rebuild without immediate on-field success.[59][60]

United States

Jürgen Klinsmann was appointed as head coach of the United States men's national soccer team (USMNT) on August 12, 2011, replacing Bob Bradley after the team's runner-up finish in the 2011 CONCACAF Gold Cup.[61] In addition to coaching duties, Klinsmann assumed the role of technical director for U.S. Soccer, focusing on long-term player development, youth integration, and expanding the talent pool by recruiting dual-national players from Europe and elsewhere. His five-year tenure, which ended in November 2016, produced an overall record of 55 wins, 27 losses, and 16 draws across 98 matches, yielding a 1.84 points-per-match average and marking the second-most victories by any USMNT coach at the time.[62][44] Klinsmann's early years emphasized high-pressing tactics, fitness improvements, and building team cohesion through extended training camps. The USMNT achieved notable milestones, including a record 16 wins in 2013 and a streak of 12 consecutive victories from June to August that year—the longest in team history—highlighted by triumphs over strong European sides like Bosnia and Herzegovina and Mexico.[63] A pivotal moment came in August 2012 during World Cup qualifying, when the U.S. secured a 1–0 victory over Mexico at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City, the first win for the Americans on Mexican soil in a competitive match and a breakthrough in the heated rivalry.[61] Under Klinsmann, the team also recorded its first victories against Germany (2013 friendly), Italy (2014 friendly), and the Netherlands (2015 friendly, a dramatic 4–3 comeback).[63] These successes culminated in the 2013 CONCACAF Gold Cup title, where the U.S. defeated Panama 1–0 in the final at MetLife Stadium, securing the regional championship for the fifth time.[63] In the 2014 FIFA World Cup held in Brazil, Klinsmann led the USMNT through the so-called "Group of Death" alongside Germany, Portugal, and Ghana. The team opened with a 2–1 victory over Ghana on June 16, thanks to goals from Clint Dempsey and John Brooks, marking the first U.S. win against the Black Stars in World Cup play.[61] A thrilling 2–2 draw against Portugal followed on June 22, with Jermaine Jones scoring a stunning long-range goal and Dempsey adding another, keeping advancement hopes alive despite a late Cristiano Ronaldo penalty.[64] The U.S. then lost 1–0 to Germany on June 26 in a match that doubled as a preview of the anticipated round-of-16 clash, but a superior goal difference allowed progression to the knockout stage for the sixth straight World Cup. In the round of 16 on July 1, the U.S. fell 1–2 to Belgium after extra time, with Geoff Cameron scoring the lone goal and Tim Howard setting a World Cup record with 16 saves in regulation.[61] Klinsmann's preparations emphasized tactical flexibility and counterattacking, which helped the team exceed low expectations by earning four points from the group stage.[64] Post-World Cup, Klinsmann's team maintained momentum with a fourth-place finish at the 2015 CONCACAF Gold Cup, advancing past the group stage undefeated before a 2–1 extra-time semifinal loss to Jamaica and a 1–1 loss to Panama (2–3 on penalties) in the third-place match.[65] Later that year, in the inaugural CONCACAF Cup—a playoff for the confederation's 2017 FIFA Confederations Cup spot—the U.S. lost 3–2 to Mexico in extra time on October 10 at the Rose Bowl, ending a seven-match unbeaten streak against their rivals.[61] At the 2016 Copa América Centenario, co-hosted by the U.S., Klinsmann guided the team to the semifinals for the second time in tournament history. The USMNT topped Group A with a 4–0 win over Costa Rica, a 1–0 victory against Paraguay, and a 0–2 loss to Colombia. They beat Ecuador 2–1 after extra time in the quarterfinals, then lost 4–0 to Argentina in the semifinals. The U.S. secured third place with a 1–0 win over Colombia.[61] The 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifying cycle began promisingly but deteriorated in the final CONCACAF Hexagonal round. After a strong semifinal round, the U.S. stumbled with a 2–0 home loss to Mexico on November 11, 2016, and a 2–0 defeat in Costa Rica three days later, resulting in an unprecedented 0–2–0 start to the Hex—the first time the team failed to earn points from its opening two matches.[64] Earlier setbacks included a shocking 2–0 loss to Guatemala in a March 2016 qualifier, the lowest-ranked opponent (FIFA rank 113) to defeat the U.S. since 1988, and a 1–0 home defeat to Honduras in 2015.[66] These results exposed defensive vulnerabilities and tactical inconsistencies, with the team conceding early goals repeatedly and struggling against top-20 opponents (6–9–5 record during tenure).[64] On November 21, 2016, just 10 days after the Mexico loss, U.S. Soccer Federation president Sunil Gulati terminated Klinsmann's contract, stating that recent performances did not meet expectations for World Cup qualification.[64] Bruce Arena returned as coach to salvage the campaign. Klinsmann's era transformed the USMNT by promoting a proactive style, debuting over 50 players (including future stars like Christian Pulisic and Weston McKennie), and boosting global visibility, though it ended amid criticism for failing to build on 2014's momentum and handling of key personnel decisions.

2014 World Cup

2018 World Cup cycle

Hertha BSC

Jürgen Klinsmann was appointed head coach of Hertha BSC on November 27, 2019, following the dismissal of Ante Čović after a 4–0 defeat to FC Augsburg that left the team in 15th place in the Bundesliga.[67] Klinsmann, who had joined the club's supervisory board earlier that month on November 8 as part of an initiative backed by investor Lars Windhorst's Tennor Holding, stepped in on an interim contract until the end of the 2019–20 season.[7] The move marked his return to coaching in the Bundesliga after a nine-year absence, with expectations centered on revitalizing a squad featuring defensive solidity and attacking talents like Dodi Lukebakio, amid significant financial backing aimed at elevating Hertha's ambitions.[67] At his unveiling, Klinsmann emphasized his goal to climb the table, stating, "My job is to get this club back up the table. If I can do that, the fans won’t mind at all."[67] During his 76-day tenure, Klinsmann oversaw 10 matches across all competitions, achieving 3 wins, 3 draws, and 4 losses, for an average of 1.20 points per match.[68][44] His Bundesliga record stood at 3 wins, 3 draws, and 3 losses in 9 games, including a 1–0 home victory over SC Freiburg and draws against strong sides like Borussia Mönchengladbach and FC Schalke 04.[68] The team also reached the DFB-Pokal round of 16, where they led 2–0 against Schalke before suffering a 3–2 extra-time defeat.[68] Under Klinsmann, Hertha scored 10 goals in those 10 games while improving defensively in patches, moving from level with the relegation playoff spot to 14th place, six points clear of the drop zone by early February 2020.[68] Notable results included an unbeaten run of four league games from mid-December to late January, though heavy losses to Bayern Munich (0–4) and 1. FSV Mainz 05 (1–3) highlighted ongoing challenges.[69] Klinsmann abruptly stepped down on February 11, 2020, announcing his decision via a Facebook post just days after the Mainz defeat and the Pokal exit, citing a lack of trust and unity within the club that prevented him from fulfilling his responsibilities.[68] The resignation surprised Hertha's management, with sporting director Michael Preetz stating there had been no prior indications, particularly after the club supported Klinsmann during the winter transfer window.[68] Tensions reportedly stemmed from Klinsmann's push for greater control over coaching decisions, clashing with Preetz in a power struggle deemed non-negotiable by investor Windhorst.[70] In the aftermath, Hertha severed ties completely on February 13, removing Klinsmann from the supervisory board and labeling his exit "unacceptable," while Windhorst expressed regret over lost sponsorship opportunities tied to the high-profile appointment.[70] Klinsmann, who had initially planned to return to an advisory role, thanked the fans and staff, expressing confidence in the team's Bundesliga survival.[68]

South Korea

Klinsmann was appointed as head coach of the South Korea national football team on 27 February 2023, succeeding Paulo Bento following the team's round of 16 exit at the 2022 FIFA World Cup.[71] His contract extended through the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with the Korean Football Association (KFA) expecting him to reside in South Korea during his tenure to foster closer ties with players and the local football community. However, Klinsmann's early months were marked by controversy, as he frequently commuted from his California home, drawing criticism for insufficient commitment and leading to public scrutiny from fans and media.[72] Klinsmann's initial results were challenging, with South Korea enduring a five-match winless streak in friendlies from March to September 2023, including 2-0 and 1-0 losses to Uruguay and Peru, respectively, and draws against Colombia, Palestine, and Wales.[73] This period represented the longest winless start for a foreign-born coach in South Korean history, intensifying pressure on Klinsmann amid reports of internal team discord and tactical inconsistencies. His first victory came on 13 October 2023, a 4-0 friendly win over Tunisia at home, sparked by goals from Lee Kang-in, Son Heung-min, and others, signaling a potential shift in momentum.[74] The team then entered a strong run in the third round of 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification, securing five consecutive victories from November 2023 to January 2024, including 5-0 and 3-1 triumphs over Thailand and Singapore, as well as a 3-0 win against China, without conceding a goal in that streak and scoring 20 goals overall.[75] This form carried into the 2023 AFC Asian Cup, where South Korea advanced from Group E as runners-up after a 3-1 win over Bahrain, a shocking 3-3 draw with Malaysia (despite leading 3-1), and a 2-2 draw against Jordan.[76] In the knockout stages, they defeated Saudi Arabia 4-2 on penalties after a 1-1 draw, followed by a 2-1 extra-time win over Australia in the quarter-finals, before a 2-0 semi-final loss to Jordan exposed defensive vulnerabilities and ended their title hopes.[77] Klinsmann's tenure concluded abruptly on 16 February 2024, when the KFA dismissed him just 12 months into his role, citing failures in leadership, game management, player oversight, and overall performance that fell short of public expectations.[78] The decision followed the Asian Cup disappointment and revelations of infighting within the squad, compounded by Klinsmann's reluctance to relocate permanently to South Korea, which eroded trust with the federation and supporters.[77] Over 17 matches, his record stood at eight wins, six draws, and three losses, with notable progress in World Cup qualifying positioning South Korea atop their group before his departure.[78]

Charity work and social engagements

In 1995, Klinsmann co-founded the Agapedia Foundation with friends, a children's charity organization that supports disadvantaged and abandoned children through education, medical care, and social programs in Germany and Eastern Europe (Romania, Bulgaria, Moldova, and Georgia).[79] The foundation's motto is "Passing on love," and it operates initiatives such as the K19 Children's Center in Geislingen, Germany, providing sports, creative workshops, and circus activities for children aged 6–12.[80] Agapedia has been a charity partner of the Porsche Tennis Grand Prix since 2007, participating in the "Aces for Charity" tournament to raise funds for its projects.[81] In recent years, the foundation has provided aid to Ukrainian refugee children and families fleeing the war.[82] Through the German Football Ambassador program, for which he received an award in 2015, Klinsmann has supported social projects including the Soccer for Success program in El Monte, California, and Big Shoe Soccer in the United States.[83][84]

Personal life

Klinsmann married American former model Debbie Chin in 1995.[85] Chin, of Chinese descent, was born on August 26, 1969, in San Jose, California.[86] They have two children: son Jonathan (born April 8, 1997), a professional goalkeeper currently playing for Cesena FC in Italy's Serie B and capped by the United States national team, and daughter Laila (born c. 1995), an equestrian.[87][88] The family resides in Huntington Beach, California, as of 2025.[85] Klinsmann is fluent in English, German, Italian, and French.[89]

Career statistics

Club

Jürgen Klinsmann's club career spanned from 1981 to 2003, primarily in top European leagues, where he amassed a total of 626 appearances and 287 goals across all competitions.[90]
ClubYearsAppearancesGoals
Stuttgarter Kickers1981–19846525
VfB Stuttgart1984–198918694
Inter Milan1989–199212340
AS Monaco1992–19948435
Tottenham Hotspur1994–1995, 1997–19986838
Bayern Munich1995–19978448
Sampdoria1997–1998102
Orange County Blue Star200385
These figures encompass domestic leagues, cups, and European competitions. In domestic leagues alone, Klinsmann recorded 249 appearances and 109 goals.[91]

International

Klinsmann made his debut for the West Germany national team on 12 December 1987 in a 1–1 friendly draw against Brazil in São Paulo, where he came on as a substitute and scored the equalizer.[92] Over his international career spanning 1987 to 1998, he accumulated 108 caps for West Germany and later the unified Germany, scoring 47 goals and providing 22 assists.[92][93] His final appearance came on 4 July 1998 during the FIFA World Cup quarter-final loss to Croatia.[92] Klinsmann's goal-scoring prowess was particularly evident in major tournaments, where he netted 16 goals across three FIFA World Cups and three UEFA European Championships, contributing significantly to West Germany's 1990 World Cup triumph and strong showings in subsequent editions.[93] He was known for his clinical finishing and aerial ability, often thriving in high-stakes matches.[92]
CompetitionMatchesGoalsAssists
FIFA World Cup17114
UEFA European Championship1354
FIFA World Cup Qualifiers1443
UEFA Euro Qualifiers13105
International Friendlies51176
Total1084722
[92][93]

Managerial

Klinsmann began his managerial career with the Germany national team in 2004, achieving a record of 21 wins, 7 draws, and 6 losses across 34 matches, with 85 goals for and 45 against, for a points per match average of 2.06.[94] He then managed Bayern Munich from 2008 to 2009, posting 25 wins, 9 draws, and 9 losses in 43 matches, scoring 97 goals while conceding 55, at 1.95 points per match.[54] From 2011 to 2016, Klinsmann led the United States national team, compiling 55 wins, 15 draws, and 28 losses over 98 matches, with 180 goals for and 112 against, averaging 1.84 points per match.[95] His brief tenure at Hertha BSC in 2019–2020 yielded 3 wins, 3 draws, and 4 losses in 10 matches, with 10 goals scored and 15 conceded, at 1.20 points per match.[96] Klinsmann managed the South Korea national team from 2023 to 2024, recording 9 wins, 5 draws, and 3 losses in 17 matches, with 39 goals for and 18 against, for 1.88 points per match.[97] Overall, across 202 matches as a manager, Klinsmann secured 113 wins, 39 draws, and 50 losses, with a win percentage of approximately 56% and an average of 1.87 points per match.[98]

Honours

Player

Individual

International

Germany

Club

Inter Milan Bayern Munich
  • UEFA Cup: 1995–96[100]
  • Bundesliga: 1996–97[18]
Klinsmann's contributions were pivotal in these triumphs, including scoring a record 15 goals in the 1995–96 UEFA Cup campaign to help Bayern secure the title.[100]

Manager

Bayern Munich
  • DFB-Pokal: 2007–08[44]
United States
  • CONCACAF Gold Cup: 2013[103]

Literature

  • Blickensdorfer, Hans (1990). Jurgen Klinsmann. Klinsmedia. ISBN 0952863502.[104]
  • Eitel, Roland (1988). Jürgen Klinsmann: Der Weg nach oben. Consens Verlag. ISBN 3926729058.[105]
  • Horeni, Michael (2005). Klinsmann: Stürmer, Trainer, Weltmeister. Scherz Verlag. ISBN 978-3502150459.[106]
  • Kirschbaum, Erik (2016). Soccer Without Borders: Jürgen Klinsmann, Coaching the U.S. Men's National Soccer Team and the Quest for the World Cup. St. Martin's Press. ISBN 978-1250098313. Foreword by Jürgen Klinsmann.[107]

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