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Andreas Köpke

Köpke with Germany in 2018
Personal information
Date of birth	(1962-03-12) 12 March 1962 (age 63)
Place of birth	Kiel, West Germany
Height	1.82 m (6 ft 0 in)
Position(s)	Goalkeeper
Team information
Current team	South Korea (Goalkeeping coach)
Youth career
1967–1979	Holstein Kiel
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
1979–1983	Holstein Kiel	72	(0)
1983–1984	SC Charlottenburg	38	(0)
1984–1986	Hertha BSC	71	(0)
1986–1994	1. FC Nürnberg	235	(2)
1994–1996	Eintracht Frankfurt	66	(0)
1996–1999	Marseille	64	(0)
1999–2001	1. FC Nürnberg	74	(0)
Total		620	(2)
International career
1987–1988	West Germany Olympic	8	(0)
1990–1998	Germany	59	(0)
Managerial career
2004–2021	Germany (Goalkeeping coach)
2023–2024	South Korea (Goalkeeping coach)
Medal record Men's football Representing  Germany FIFA World Cup Winner 1990 Italy UEFA European Championship Winner 1996 England 1992 Sweden
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Andreas "Andy" Köpke (born March 12, 1962) is a famous German former professional footballer. He played as a goalkeeper and was known for his amazing saves. He was a key player for the German national team for many years.

Andy Köpke was part of the German squads that won the 1990 FIFA World Cup and the UEFA Euro 1996. He became Germany's main goalkeeper after the 1994 World Cup. He is remembered as one of Germany's best goalkeepers.

Playing Career Highlights

Andy Köpke started his professional football journey at Holstein Kiel in 1979. He played for several clubs during his career. These included SC Charlottenburg, Hertha BSC, 1. FC Nürnberg, Eintracht Frankfurt, and Marseille.

Becoming Germany's Top Goalkeeper

Köpke was chosen as the best player in Germany in 1993. His biggest success came in 1996 when Germany won the European Championship. He played a very important role in this victory.

In a group match, he saved a penalty kick from Gianfranco Zola of Italy. Later, in the semi-final against England, he saved Gareth Southgate's penalty in the shootout. This helped Germany win and reach the final. Because of his great performance, he was named the FIFA Goalkeeper of the Year.

World Cup Appearances

Köpke was also Germany's main goalkeeper during the 1998 FIFA World Cup. Germany reached the quarter-finals but lost to Croatia. After this tournament, Köpke decided to retire from playing for his country. He had played 59 matches for Germany. His retirement made way for another great German goalkeeper, Oliver Kahn.

Retirement from Club Football

Andy Köpke retired from playing club football at 1. FC Nürnberg at the end of the 2000–01 season. He had returned to Nürnberg in 1999 after playing for Olympique Marseille.

Life After Playing

Even after retiring as a player, Andy Köpke stayed involved in football. He became a goalkeeping coach.

Coaching the German National Team

From 2004 to 2021, Köpke was the goalkeeping coach for the German national team. During this time, Germany achieved great success. They won the 2014 FIFA World Cup and the 2017 FIFA Confederations Cup. He left this role in July 2021 after the UEFA Euro 2020.

Current Coaching Role

More recently, from 2023 to 2024, he worked as the goalkeeping coach for the South Korea national team. He also served as an ambassador for the city of Nuremberg when it hosted matches for the 2006 FIFA World Cup.

Achievements and Awards

As a Player

• 1. FC Nürnberg
  • 2. Bundesliga: 2000–01
• Germany
  • FIFA World Cup: 1990
  • UEFA European Championship: 1996
  • Runner-up: 1992

Individual Awards

• kicker Bundesliga Team of the Season: 1987–88, 1992–93, 1994–95
• Footballer of the Year in Germany: 1993
• UEFA European Championship Team of the Tournament: 1996
• Best European Goalkeeper: 1996
• IFFHS World's Best Goalkeeper: 1996

As a Goalkeeping Coach

• Germany
  • FIFA World Cup: 2014
  • FIFA Confederations Cup: 2017
  • Runner-up: 2008
  • Third place: 2006, 2010
  • Third place: 2005

See also

In Spanish: Andreas Köpke para niños