Dieter Hoeneß
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Dieter Hoeneß is a former German
footballer, who played as a striker.
In his playing career, he was mainly associated with Bayern Munich
. After retiring, he stayed connected with football, working extensively in directorial capacities for several clubs.
and VfR Aalen
, before he moved to the professionals in 1975 with VfB Stuttgart
, with the club then in the second division
. After two seasons and 19 league goals, he promoted to the top level
.
After the 1978–79 season, where he netted 16 goals to help Stuttgart finish in second place, Hoeneß signed with FC Bayern Munich
. There, he was highly successful both individually and collectively, winning five leagues and three cups
. A powerful striker whose main strength was his heading ability, he scored five times in double digits during his stint with the Bavaria
ns, for a total of 127 goals in 288 league matches, in the German top division alone; he retired in 1987, at 34.
After retiring, Hoeneß first took on a position as PR manager with computer manufacturers Commodore International
, which were then a major sponsor of Bayern Munich. Between 1990 and 1995 he worked as commercial/general manager
with his first club, Stuttgart.
The following year, Hoeneß became vice-president of another Bundesliga outfit, Hertha BSC. Shortly after, he switched to commercial/general manager, and was released on 7 June 2009.
On 21 December 2009, Hoeneß was announced as new general manager at VfL Wolfsburg
, taking office on 15 January 2010. After Felix Magath
's return to Wolfsburg, the contract was canceled on 17 March 2011.
on 22 May 1979, repeating the feat the following month, in Iceland
(both matches were away friendlies that ended with 3–1 wins).
Hoeneß then spent seven years without a callup. However, after a solid season with Bayern – 15 league goals, winning the double
– the veteran was picked for the squad that took part in the 1986 FIFA World Cup
in Mexico
, where he played twice for the eventual runners-up; one of those appearances came in the final
against Argentina
, where he replaced Felix Magath
at the hour-mark, obtaining the distinction of being the oldest player on the field, at 33 years and 173 days.
Both enjoy playing golf
in their leisure time.
Germany
Germany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate...
footballer, who played as a striker.
In his playing career, he was mainly associated with Bayern Munich
FC Bayern Munich
FC Bayern Munich , is a German sports club based in Munich, Bavaria. It is best known for its professional football team, which is the most successful football club in Germany, having won 22 national titles and 15 cups....
. After retiring, he stayed connected with football, working extensively in directorial capacities for several clubs.
Club career
Hoeneß played on amateur level for VfB Ulm, TSG Ulm 1846SSV Ulm 1846
SSV Ulm 1846 is a German association football club from Ulm, Baden-Württemberg and is one of the country's largest and oldest sports clubs with over 12,000 members in more than twenty different departments. The modern-day club was formed out of 5 May 1970 merger of TSG Ulm 1846 and 1...
and VfR Aalen
VfR Aalen
VfR Aalen is a German football club based in Aalen, Baden-Württemberg.-History:The club was founded on 8 March 1921 out of the football department of the gymnastics club MTV Aalen and has led a largely unremarked existence as a lower division side...
, before he moved to the professionals in 1975 with VfB Stuttgart
VfB Stuttgart
Verein für Bewegungsspiele Stuttgart 1893 e. V., commonly known as VfB Stuttgart, is a German sports club based in Stuttgart, Baden-Württemberg. The club is best known for its football team, which has participated in all but two Bundesliga seasons...
, with the club then in the second division
2. Fußball-Bundesliga
- Changes in division set-up :* Number of clubs: currently 18. From 1974 to 1981 there were two conferences, each of 20 teams. In 1981–91 it had 20...
. After two seasons and 19 league goals, he promoted to the top level
Fußball-Bundesliga
The Fußball-Bundesliga is a professional association football league in Germany. At the top of Germany's football league system, it is the country's primary football competition. It is contested by 18 teams and operates on a system of promotion and relegation with the 2. Bundesliga...
.
After the 1978–79 season, where he netted 16 goals to help Stuttgart finish in second place, Hoeneß signed with FC Bayern Munich
FC Bayern Munich
FC Bayern Munich , is a German sports club based in Munich, Bavaria. It is best known for its professional football team, which is the most successful football club in Germany, having won 22 national titles and 15 cups....
. There, he was highly successful both individually and collectively, winning five leagues and three cups
DFB-Pokal
The DFB-Pokal or DFB Cup is a German knockout football cup competition held annually. 64 teams participate in the competition, including all clubs from the Bundesliga and the 2nd Bundesliga. It is considered the second most important national title in German football after the Bundesliga...
. A powerful striker whose main strength was his heading ability, he scored five times in double digits during his stint with the Bavaria
Bavaria
Bavaria, formally the Free State of Bavaria is a state of Germany, located in the southeast of Germany. With an area of , it is the largest state by area, forming almost 20% of the total land area of Germany...
ns, for a total of 127 goals in 288 league matches, in the German top division alone; he retired in 1987, at 34.
After retiring, Hoeneß first took on a position as PR manager with computer manufacturers Commodore International
Commodore International
Commodore is the commonly used name for Commodore Business Machines , the U.S.-based home computer manufacturer and electronics manufacturer headquartered in West Chester, Pennsylvania, which also housed Commodore's corporate parent company, Commodore International Limited...
, which were then a major sponsor of Bayern Munich. Between 1990 and 1995 he worked as commercial/general manager
General manager
General manager is a descriptive term for certain executives in a business operation. It is also a formal title held by some business executives, most commonly in the hospitality industry.-Generic usage:...
with his first club, Stuttgart.
The following year, Hoeneß became vice-president of another Bundesliga outfit, Hertha BSC. Shortly after, he switched to commercial/general manager, and was released on 7 June 2009.
On 21 December 2009, Hoeneß was announced as new general manager at VfL Wolfsburg
VfL Wolfsburg
VfL Wolfsburg is a professional German association football club based in Wolfsburg, Lower Saxony, who play in the Bundesliga football competition. Wolfsburg have won the Bundesliga once in their history, in the 2008–09 season, and were DFB-Pokal runners-up in 1995. The current head coach is Felix...
, taking office on 15 January 2010. After Felix Magath
Felix Magath
Wolfgang-Felix Magath is a former German football central midfielder and current manager of VfL Wolfsburg.-Playing career:...
's return to Wolfsburg, the contract was canceled on 17 March 2011.
International career
Hoeneß played six times for West Germany, scoring four goals. He scored on his debut with the Republic of IrelandRepublic of Ireland national football team
The Republic of Ireland national football team represents Ireland in association football. It is run by the Football Association of Ireland and currently plays home fixtures at Aviva Stadium in Dublin, which opened in May 2010....
on 22 May 1979, repeating the feat the following month, in Iceland
Iceland national football team
The Iceland national football team is the national football team of Iceland and is controlled by the Football Association of Iceland. It has never advanced to the finals of any major international competition....
(both matches were away friendlies that ended with 3–1 wins).
Hoeneß then spent seven years without a callup. However, after a solid season with Bayern – 15 league goals, winning the double
The Double
The Double is a term in association football which refers to winning a country's top tier division and its primary cup competition in the same season...
– the veteran was picked for the squad that took part in the 1986 FIFA World Cup
1986 FIFA World Cup
The 1986 FIFA World Cup, the 13th FIFA World Cup, was held in Mexico from 31 May to 29 June. The tournament was the second to feature a 24-team format. Colombia had been originally chosen to host the competition by FIFA but, largely due to economic reasons, was not able to do so and officially...
in Mexico
Mexico
The United Mexican States , commonly known as Mexico , is a federal constitutional republic in North America. It is bordered on the north by the United States; on the south and west by the Pacific Ocean; on the southeast by Guatemala, Belize, and the Caribbean Sea; and on the east by the Gulf of...
, where he played twice for the eventual runners-up; one of those appearances came in the final
1986 FIFA World Cup Final
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against Argentina
Argentina national football team
The Argentina national football team represents Argentina in association football and is controlled by the Argentine Football Association , the governing body for football in Argentina. Argentina's home stadium is Estadio Monumental Antonio Vespucio Liberti and their head coach is Alejandro...
, where he replaced Felix Magath
Felix Magath
Wolfgang-Felix Magath is a former German football central midfielder and current manager of VfL Wolfsburg.-Playing career:...
at the hour-mark, obtaining the distinction of being the oldest player on the field, at 33 years and 173 days.
Honours
- Bayern MunichFC Bayern MunichFC Bayern Munich , is a German sports club based in Munich, Bavaria. It is best known for its professional football team, which is the most successful football club in Germany, having won 22 national titles and 15 cups....
:- German LeagueFußball-BundesligaThe Fußball-Bundesliga is a professional association football league in Germany. At the top of Germany's football league system, it is the country's primary football competition. It is contested by 18 teams and operates on a system of promotion and relegation with the 2. Bundesliga...
: 1979–80, 1980–81, 1984–85, 1985–86, 1986–87 - German CupDFB-PokalThe DFB-Pokal or DFB Cup is a German knockout football cup competition held annually. 64 teams participate in the competition, including all clubs from the Bundesliga and the 2nd Bundesliga. It is considered the second most important national title in German football after the Bundesliga...
: 1981–82, 1983–84, 1985–86; Runner-up 1984–85 - European CupUEFA Champions LeagueThe UEFA Champions League, known simply the Champions League and originally known as the European Champion Clubs' Cup or European Cup, is an annual international club football competition organised by the Union of European Football Associations since 1955 for the top football clubs in Europe. It...
: Runner-up 1981–82, 1986–87
- German League
- GermanyGermany national football teamThe Germany national football team is the football team that has represented Germany in international competition since 1908. It is governed by the German Football Association , which was founded in 1900....
:- FIFA World CupFIFA World CupThe FIFA World Cup, often simply the World Cup, is an international association football competition contested by the senior men's national teams of the members of Fédération Internationale de Football Association , the sport's global governing body...
: Runner-up 19861986 FIFA World CupThe 1986 FIFA World Cup, the 13th FIFA World Cup, was held in Mexico from 31 May to 29 June. The tournament was the second to feature a 24-team format. Colombia had been originally chosen to host the competition by FIFA but, largely due to economic reasons, was not able to do so and officially...
- FIFA World Cup
Personal
Hoeneß's older brother, Uli, was also a successful forward in the Bundesliga, also representing his country internationally. Dieter arrived at Bayern Munich as his brother departed, and Uli went on to also have a lengthy career as a general manager/club president.Both enjoy playing golf
Golf
Golf is a precision club and ball sport, in which competing players use many types of clubs to hit balls into a series of holes on a golf course using the fewest number of strokes....
in their leisure time.