Franco Foda
Encyclopedia
Franco Foda is a retired German football player in the defender
role who is currently the manager of Austria
n side SK Sturm Graz
.
, began playing professionally for 1. FC Kaiserslautern
(three matches in 1983–84), then represented Arminia Bielefeld
and 1. FC Saarbrücken
in both the first
and second levels
. He then returned to Kaiserslautern for three additional seasons, also managing two friendly substitute
appearances for West Germany in December 1987, at Brazil
(1–1) and Argentina
(0–1).
Foda joined Bayer 04 Leverkusen in 1990, being an important defensive element and scoring four league goals in his fourth season, as Leverkusen finished third. He then played with VfB Stuttgart
, FC Basel
(a short 1997 spell) and SK Sturm Graz
, retiring in 2001 at 35, with 321 German first division matches played.
Subsequently, Foda moved into coaching with Sturm Graz and, after a short spell in 2003 (he also had been an assistant and worked with the amateur side), was definitely promoted as head manager for 2006–07.
(born 1989) first appeared professionally with Sturm Graz in 2007, and would be managed by his father.
Defender (association football)
Within the sport of association football, a defender is an outfield player whose primary role is to prevent the opposition from attacking....
role who is currently the manager of Austria
Austria
Austria , officially the Republic of Austria , is a landlocked country of roughly 8.4 million people in Central Europe. It is bordered by the Czech Republic and Germany to the north, Slovakia and Hungary to the east, Slovenia and Italy to the south, and Switzerland and Liechtenstein to the...
n side SK Sturm Graz
SK Sturm Graz
SK Sturm Graz is an Austrian association football club, based in Graz, Styria, playing in the Austrian Bundesliga. The club was founded in 1909 and the club colours are black and white....
.
Football career
Foda, who started his football career with hometown's 1. FSV Mainz 051. FSV Mainz 05
1. Fußball- und Sportverein Mainz 05 e. V., usually shortened to 1. FSV Mainz 05, Mainz 05, or simply Mainz, is a 1905 founded German association football club based in Mainz, Rhineland-Palatinate. In addition to the football section the 1. FSV Mainz 05 has a handball and table tennis department...
, began playing professionally for 1. FC Kaiserslautern
1. FC Kaiserslautern
1. Fußball-Club Kaiserslautern, also known as 1. FCK, FCK or simply Kaiserslautern, is a German association football club based in Kaiserslautern, Rhineland-Palatinate. On 2 June 1900, Germania 1896 and FG Kaiserslautern merged to create FC 1900...
(three matches in 1983–84), then represented Arminia Bielefeld
Arminia Bielefeld
DSC Arminia Bielefeld is a German sports club from Bielefeld, North Rhine-Westphalia. Arminia offers the sports of football, field hockey, figure skating and cue sports. The club has 11,394 members and the club colours are black, white and blue...
and 1. FC Saarbrücken
1. FC Saarbrücken
1. FC Saarbrücken is a German association football club based in the city of Saarbrücken, Saarland. The club began its existence as the football department of Turnverein Malstatt formed in 1903...
in both the first
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...
and second levels
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...
. He then returned to Kaiserslautern for three additional seasons, also managing two friendly substitute
Substitute (football)
In association football, a substitute is a player who is brought on to the pitch during a match in exchange for an existing player. Substitutions are generally made to replace a player who has become tired or injured, or who is not performing well; there may also be tactical reasons such as...
appearances for West Germany in December 1987, at Brazil
Brazil national football team
The Brazil national football team represents Brazil in international men's football and is controlled by the Brazilian Football Confederation , the governing body for football in Brazil. They are a member of the International Federation of Association Football since 1923 and also a member of the...
(1–1) and 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...
(0–1).
Foda joined Bayer 04 Leverkusen in 1990, being an important defensive element and scoring four league goals in his fourth season, as Leverkusen finished third. He then played 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...
, FC Basel
FC Basel
Fussball Club Basel 1893, widely known as FC Basel is a Swiss football club based in Basel. They are one of the most successful clubs in Swiss football, having won the Swiss Super League 14 times, the third most for any Swiss club. They were most successful in the late 1960s and 1970s, winning the...
(a short 1997 spell) and SK Sturm Graz
SK Sturm Graz
SK Sturm Graz is an Austrian association football club, based in Graz, Styria, playing in the Austrian Bundesliga. The club was founded in 1909 and the club colours are black and white....
, retiring in 2001 at 35, with 321 German first division matches played.
Subsequently, Foda moved into coaching with Sturm Graz and, after a short spell in 2003 (he also had been an assistant and worked with the amateur side), was definitely promoted as head manager for 2006–07.
as player
- 2 × German Cup 1. FC Kaiserslautern1. FC Kaiserslautern1. Fußball-Club Kaiserslautern, also known as 1. FCK, FCK or simply Kaiserslautern, is a German association football club based in Kaiserslautern, Rhineland-Palatinate. On 2 June 1900, Germania 1896 and FG Kaiserslautern merged to create FC 1900...
; Bayer Leverkusen) - 2 × Austrian Champion with SK Sturm GrazSK Sturm GrazSK Sturm Graz is an Austrian association football club, based in Graz, Styria, playing in the Austrian Bundesliga. The club was founded in 1909 and the club colours are black and white....
- 2 × Austrian Cup with SK Sturm Graz
- 1 × Austrian Supercup SK Sturm GrazSK Sturm GrazSK Sturm Graz is an Austrian association football club, based in Graz, Styria, playing in the Austrian Bundesliga. The club was founded in 1909 and the club colours are black and white....
- 3 × Champions LeagueUEFA 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...
-with SK Sturm GrazSK Sturm GrazSK Sturm Graz is an Austrian association football club, based in Graz, Styria, playing in the Austrian Bundesliga. The club was founded in 1909 and the club colours are black and white....
as manager
- 1 × Austrian Cup with SK Sturm GrazSK Sturm GrazSK Sturm Graz is an Austrian association football club, based in Graz, Styria, playing in the Austrian Bundesliga. The club was founded in 1909 and the club colours are black and white....
- 1 × Austrian Champion with SK Sturm GrazSK Sturm GrazSK Sturm Graz is an Austrian association football club, based in Graz, Styria, playing in the Austrian Bundesliga. The club was founded in 1909 and the club colours are black and white....
Personal
His son SandroSandro Foda
Sandro Foda is a German professional footballer who plays for Austrian side Sturm Graz, as a midfielder.- Career :Born in Mainz, Foda has been with Sturm Graz since 1997...
(born 1989) first appeared professionally with Sturm Graz in 2007, and would be managed by his father.
External links
- Franco Foda at worldfootball.net