Matthias Sammer

Matthias Sammer (born September 5, 1967 in Dresden, East Germany) is a former German soccer player who is now a head coach.

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September 5 - 1967 - Dresden - East Germany - German - Soccer

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He was named European Footballer of the Year in 1996, the year he lead Germany to victory in the European Championship. Sammer retired with 74 total caps, 23 for East Germany and 51 for the unified side.

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European Footballer of the Year - Germany - European Championship - East Germany

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Sammer played for Dynamo Dresden (1987-1990), VfB Stuttgart (1990-1992), Inter Milan (1992-1993), and Dortmund (1993-1998). He won two East Germany championships with Dynamo Dresden (1989, 1990), and three German championships, (1992 with VfB Stuttgart, 1995 and 1996 with Borussia Dortmund). During his time in Dortmund he also won the UEFA Champions League in 1997.

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Dynamo Dresden - VfB Stuttgart - Inter Milan - German championships - UEFA Champions League

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After a serious knee injury forced him to retire in 1998, Sammer became head coach for Borussia Dortmund in 2000, leading the team to another German championship in 2002. His team reached the UEFA Cup finals the same year but lost 2:3 against Feyenoord Rotterdam. Sammer coached VfB Stuttgart for the 2004-05 season, but left after only a year with the club.

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2000 - UEFA Cup - Feyenoord Rotterdam

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Sammer is married and has three children, Sarah, Marvin, and Leon.

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