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Jürgen Norbert Klopp was born in Stuttgart, Baden-Württemberg, to Elisabeth and Norbert Klopp, a travelling salesman and former goalkeeper.
Youth Career at SV Glatten
1972-1983
Klopp began his football journey at SV Glatten, a local club in the Black Forest village of Glatten near Freudenstadt.
Youth Career at TuS Ergenzingen
1983-1987
Klopp continued his youth career at TuS Ergenzingen, further developing his skills.
Early Senior Career
1987-1990
Klopp played for 1. FC Pforzheim, Eintracht Frankfurt II, Viktoria Sindlingen, and Rot-Weiss Frankfurt during his early senior career.
Professional Career at Mainz 05
1990-2001
Klopp spent most of his professional career at Mainz 05, becoming a fan favourite due to his attitude and commitment. He retired as Mainz 05's record goal scorer with 56 goals.
Managerial Career at Mainz 05
2001-2008
Klopp took the helm at Mainz 05, leading the club to promotion to the Bundesliga for the first time in club history in his third season.
Managerial Career at Borussia Dortmund
2008-2015
Klopp joined Borussia Dortmund, implementing an active, high-pressing system that brought the club back to the pinnacle of German football. He won two Bundesliga titles and the German Cup during his tenure.
Managerial Career at Liverpool FC
2015-2024
Klopp managed Liverpool FC, guiding the club to the UEFA Champions League finals in 2018 and 2022, and winning the trophy in 2019. He also won the Premier League with Liverpool.
Head of Global Soccer for Red Bull GmbH
1 January 2025
Klopp began a new role as Head of Global Soccer for Red Bull GmbH, marking a new chapter in his career.
Brief
Known For
German football executive and former manager and player, widely regarded as one of the best football managers in the world.
Bio Dates and Places
Born Date: 16 June 1967.
Born Place: Stuttgart, West Germany.
Career
Current occupation: Head of Global Soccer for Red Bull GmbH.
Past occupations: Manager of Liverpool, Borussia Dortmund, and Mainz 05; professional football player.
Current Place of Work: Red Bull GmbH.
Previous Place of Work: Liverpool, Borussia Dortmund, Mainz 05.
Achievements and Recognition
Awards: FIFA Coach of the Year awards in 2019 and 2020, UEFA Champions League title in 2019, Premier League title in 2020, UEFA Super Cup, FIFA Club World Cup, EFL Cup, and FA Cup.
Wikipedia Article
Welcome to the Jürgen Klopp Hub! This community hub — built on top of and serving as a companion to the Wikipedia article — lets you discuss, collect, and organize everything related to Jürgen Klopp.
Jürgen Norbert Klopp was born in Stuttgart, Baden-Württemberg, to Elisabeth and Norbert Klopp, a travelling salesman and former goalkeeper.
Youth Career at SV Glatten
1972-1983
Klopp began his football journey at SV Glatten, a local club in the Black Forest village of Glatten near Freudenstadt.
Youth Career at TuS Ergenzingen
1983-1987
Klopp continued his youth career at TuS Ergenzingen, further developing his skills.
Early Senior Career
1987-1990
Klopp played for 1. FC Pforzheim, Eintracht Frankfurt II, Viktoria Sindlingen, and Rot-Weiss Frankfurt during his early senior career.
Professional Career at Mainz 05
1990-2001
Klopp spent most of his professional career at Mainz 05, becoming a fan favourite due to his attitude and commitment. He retired as Mainz 05's record goal scorer with 56 goals.
Managerial Career at Mainz 05
2001-2008
Klopp took the helm at Mainz 05, leading the club to promotion to the Bundesliga for the first time in club history in his third season.
Managerial Career at Borussia Dortmund
2008-2015
Klopp joined Borussia Dortmund, implementing an active, high-pressing system that brought the club back to the pinnacle of German football. He won two Bundesliga titles and the German Cup during his tenure.
Managerial Career at Liverpool FC
2015-2024
Klopp managed Liverpool FC, guiding the club to the UEFA Champions League finals in 2018 and 2022, and winning the trophy in 2019. He also won the Premier League with Liverpool.
Head of Global Soccer for Red Bull GmbH
1 January 2025
Klopp began a new role as Head of Global Soccer for Red Bull GmbH, marking a new chapter in his career.
Brief
Known For
German football executive and former manager and player, widely regarded as one of the best football managers in the world.
Bio Dates and Places
Born Date: 16 June 1967.
Born Place: Stuttgart, West Germany.
Career
Current occupation: Head of Global Soccer for Red Bull GmbH.
Past occupations: Manager of Liverpool, Borussia Dortmund, and Mainz 05; professional football player.
Current Place of Work: Red Bull GmbH.
Previous Place of Work: Liverpool, Borussia Dortmund, Mainz 05.
Achievements and Recognition
Awards: FIFA Coach of the Year awards in 2019 and 2020, UEFA Champions League title in 2019, Premier League title in 2020, UEFA Super Cup, FIFA Club World Cup, EFL Cup, and FA Cup.
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