Jürgen Klinsmann is a renowned German professional football manager and former player, celebrated for his achievements both on and off the field. Born on July 30, 1964, Klinsmann's career spans over three decades, marked by significant milestones in club football and international competitions. Here is a detailed timeline of his life and career.
Main Milestones
Birth
30 July 1964
Jürgen Klinsmann was born in Göppingen, West Germany (now Germany).
Early Professional Career
1981-1984
Klinsmann began his professional career at Stuttgarter Kickers, a second division side. He quickly became a regular starter and scored 19 goals in the 1983-84 season.
VfB Stuttgart
1984-1989
Klinsmann moved to VfB Stuttgart, where he became one of the top scorers in the Bundesliga. He was named German Footballer of the Year in 1988 and led Stuttgart to the 1989 UEFA Cup final.
Inter Milan
1989-1992
Klinsmann joined Inter Milan, where he won the UEFA Cup in 1991 and became one of the most popular foreign players in Italy due to his language skills and cultural adaptation.
FIFA World Cup Victory
1990
Klinsmann was part of the West German team that won the 1990 FIFA World Cup.
AS Monaco
1992-1994
Klinsmann moved to AS Monaco, where he led the club to a second-place finish in the league and an appearance in the 1994 Champions League semifinals.
Tottenham Hotspur
1994-1995
Klinsmann joined Tottenham Hotspur, where he became known for his goal celebrations and scored 20 goals in the Premier League.
Bayern Munich
1995-1997
Klinsmann signed with Bayern Munich, where he led the team in goals scored and won the Bundesliga title in 1996-97.
Retirement
1998
Klinsmann retired from professional football after the 1998 FIFA World Cup.
German National Team Coach
2004-2006
Klinsmann became the coach of the German national team, leading them to a third-place finish in the 2006 FIFA World Cup.
Bayern Munich Coach
2008-2009
Klinsmann took over as coach of Bayern Munich but was fired in April 2009.
US National Team Coach
2011-2016
Klinsmann coached the US men's national team, leading them through several international competitions.
Hertha BSC Coach
2019-2020
Klinsmann managed Hertha BSC before moving to coach the South Korea national team in 2020.
South Korea National Team Coach
2020-Present
Klinsmann has been managing the South Korea national team since 2020.
