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Jupp Heynckes
Jupp Heynckes
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NameJupp Heynckes
Birth date9 May 1945
Birth placeMönchengladbach, Germany
PositionStriker
Years11963–1967
Clubs1Borussia Mönchengladbach
Years21967–1970
Clubs2Hannover 96
Years31970–1978
Clubs3Borussia Mönchengladbach
Nationalyears11967–1976
Nationalteam1West Germany
Manageryears11979–1987
Managerclubs1Borussia Mönchengladbach
Manageryears21987–1991
Managerclubs2Bayern Munich
Manageryears31992–1994
Managerclubs3Athletic Bilbao
Manageryears41994–1995
Managerclubs4Eintracht Frankfurt
Manageryears51995–1997
Managerclubs5CD Tenerife
Manageryears61997–1998
Managerclubs6Real Madrid
Manageryears71999–2000
Managerclubs7Benfica
Manageryears82000–2001
Managerclubs8Athletic Bilbao
Manageryears92003–2004
Managerclubs9Schalke 04
Manageryears102006–2007
Managerclubs10Borussia Mönchengladbach
Manageryears112009
Managerclubs11Bayern Munich
Manageryears122011–2013
Managerclubs12Bayern Munich
Manageryears132017–2018
Managerclubs13Bayern Munich

Jupp Heynckes is a German former professional footballer and highly decorated football manager, renowned for his tactical acumen and leadership. Born in Mönchengladbach, his career is intrinsically linked to Borussia Mönchengladbach and Bayern Munich, where he achieved legendary status both on the pitch and in the dugout. He is one of only five individuals to have won the UEFA Champions League as both a player and a manager, a feat he accomplished with Real Madrid and Bayern Munich. His final managerial spell culminated in a historic continental treble with Bayern in 2013, cementing his legacy as one of the sport's most successful figures.

Playing career

Heynckes spent the majority of his prolific playing career with Borussia Mönchengladbach, forming a formidable attacking partnership with Gerd Müller's rival, Allan Simonsen. A classic penalty area poacher, he was a key figure in the club's golden era under coach Hennes Weisweiler, winning four Bundesliga titles, the DFB-Pokal, and the UEFA Cup in 1975. He also represented West Germany 39 times, scoring 14 goals, and was part of the squads that won the 1972 European Championship and the 1974 FIFA World Cup, though he did not play in the final against the Netherlands. His club goal-scoring record remains exceptional, as he finished as the Bundesliga's top scorer in the 1973–74 season.

Managerial career

Heynckes' extensive managerial career began at his beloved Borussia Mönchengladbach in 1979. After a successful stint, he took over Bayern Munich in 1987, winning back-to-back Bundesliga titles in 1989 and 1990. His reputation grew internationally with spells at Athletic Bilbao and CD Tenerife, before guiding Real Madrid to glory in the 1998 UEFA Champions League. He later returned to Bayern Munich on three separate occasions, each time stabilizing the club. His final, legendary tenure from 2011 to 2013 saw Bayern reach the 2012 Champions League final and then achieve an unprecedented treble in 2013, winning the Bundesliga, DFB-Pokal, and Champions League, defeating Borussia Dortmund in the latter final at Wembley Stadium.

Style of play and coaching philosophy

As a player, Heynckes was renowned for his intelligent movement, clinical finishing, and aerial ability, operating primarily as a traditional centre-forward. As a manager, he evolved into a pragmatic tactician known for building disciplined, physically robust, and tactically flexible teams. Heynckes emphasized defensive organization, often employing a high-pressing game and quick transitions, which he perfected during his final spell at Bayern Munich with players like Franck Ribéry, Arjen Robben, and Bastian Schweinsteiger. His man-management skills, ability to handle star players, and capacity to instill a strong collective mentality were hallmarks of his most successful sides, such as the 2013 treble-winning team.

Personal life

Heynckes is known for being a very private individual who shuns the limelight, preferring a life away from media attention at his home in Mönchengladbach. He is married and has children. His dedication to football is matched by a noted passion for opera and classical music. After his final retirement from management in 2018, following a caretaker role at Bayern Munich, he has largely remained out of the public eye, though he is occasionally consulted as an elder statesman of German football.

Honours

As a player

Borussia Mönchengladbach: Bundesliga: 1969–70, 1970–71, 1974–75, 1975–76; DFB-Pokal: 1972–73; UEFA Cup: 1974–75 West Germany: FIFA World Cup: 1974; UEFA European Championship: 1972 Individual: Bundesliga Top Scorer: 1973–74

As a manager

Bayern Munich: Bundesliga: 1988–89, 1989–90, 2012–13; DFB-Pokal: 2012–13; DFL-Supercup: 1987, 1990, 2012; UEFA Champions League: 2012–13; UEFA Super Cup: 2013; FIFA Club World Cup: 2013 Real Madrid: UEFA Champions League: 1997–98; Supercup: Final: League: Final|1997–98: 1998: League: League: League: League: 98: League: League: League: 199: League: League: League: League: League: League: League: League: League: League: League: League: League: League: League: League: League: League: League: League: League: League: League: League: League: League: League: 199: League League: League: League: League: League: League: League: League: League: League: League: 199 League League League League: League: League: League#

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