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  1. Matthias Sammer
    Matthias SammerGerman footballer and coach
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  2. Date of birth5 September 1967
    Place of birthDresden, East Germany
    Height1.81 m (5 ft 11 in)
    Club career

    Sammer started his career at Dynamo Dresden when he joined the club's youth team as a nine-year-old in 1976. He made his debut for the senior team under the management of his father, Klaus Sammer, in the … See more

    International career

    Sammer represented the GDR at every age group. He was part of the East German squads which won the 1986 UEFA European Under-18 Football Championship and finished third at the 1987 FIFA World Youth Cha… See more

    Style of play

    Sammer usually played as a sweeper during the height of his career, in particular in later years, although he was also capable of playing in several midfield and offensive roles; indeed, he was often deployed fu… See more

    Coaching and management career

    After retirement, Sammer became head coach of Borussia Dortmund on 1 July 2000. Sammer led Borussia Dortmund to another Bundesliga title in 2002. His team reached the 2001–02 UEFA Cup final the same year but lost 2–… See more

     
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