Jürgen Klopp

Early Life and Education

Jürgen Klopp's early life and educational background laid the foundation for his future in football.

Birth

16 June 1967

Jürgen Norbert Klopp was born in Stuttgart, Baden-Württemberg, to Elisabeth and Norbert Klopp.

Youth Football Career

1972-1983

Klopp started playing for local club SV Glatten and later TuS Ergenzingen as a junior player.

Education and Football Development

1983-1987

Klopp attended the Goethe University Frankfurt while playing for Eintracht Frankfurt's reserves and managing the Frankfurt D-Juniors.