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Möller in 2018
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| Date of birth | 2 September 1967 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Frankfurt, West Germany | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.80 m | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Playing position | Attacking midfielder | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Current club | Eintracht Frankfurt (head of youth) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Youth career | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1973–1981 | BSC Schwarz-Weiß 1919 Frankfurt | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1981–1985 | Eintracht Frankfurt | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1985–1987 | Eintracht Frankfurt | 35 | (5) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1988–1990 | Borussia Dortmund | 75 | (24) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1990–1992 | Eintracht Frankfurt | 69 | (28) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1992–1994 | Juventus | 56 | (19) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1994–2000 | Borussia Dortmund | 153 | (47) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2000–2003 | Schalke 04 | 86 | (6) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2003–2004 | Eintracht Frankfurt | 11 | (0) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total | 485 | (129) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 1988–1990 | West Germany U-21 | 4 | (2) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1988–1999 | Germany | 85 | (29) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 2007–2008 | Viktoria Aschaffenburg | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2015–2017 | Hungary (assistant) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Andreas Möller (born on September 2, 1967) is a German former professional footballer. He played as an attacking midfielder, a player who helps both attack and defend. Today, he leads the youth department at Eintracht Frankfurt.
Möller played in 429 games in the Bundesliga, Germany's top football league. He scored 110 goals for clubs like Eintracht Frankfurt, Borussia Dortmund, and FC Schalke 04. He also played in Italy for Juventus FC. Andreas Möller was a key player for the German national team. He helped them win the 1990 FIFA World Cup and UEFA Euro 1996. He also won the UEFA Champions League and the UEFA Cup with his clubs. He won many German championships and DFB Cups too.
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Early Life and First Steps in Football
Andreas Möller was born in Frankfurt, Germany. He grew up as an only child. His father worked in a warehouse, and his mother was a bank clerk.
His first football club was BSC Schwarz-Weiß 1919 Frankfurt. His father was a youth coach there. Klaus Gerster, who later became Möller's close friend and advisor, was also his coach at this club.
Club Career Highlights
Möller played for several big clubs during his career. These included Eintracht Frankfurt (three times), Borussia Dortmund (twice), Juventus in Italy, and Schalke 04.
Starting at Eintracht Frankfurt
Möller joined Eintracht Frankfurt in 1981. In 1985, he won the German A-Youth Championship. That same year, he joined the main professional team. He played his first game in the Bundesliga in April 1986.
In his second season, he played more often. He scored his first professional goal from a penalty kick. By the 1987–88 season, Möller became a very important player. He was known for his great dribbling skills.
Joining Borussia Dortmund
Möller moved to Borussia Dortmund in February 1988. He scored in his first game for the team. In the 1988–89 DFB Cup season, his team reached the final. They won the cup by beating SV Werder Bremen 4–1. This was his first major national title.
He also helped Dortmund win the DFL-Supercup in 1989. He scored the winning goal against Bayern Munich in the final minutes.
Back to Eintracht Frankfurt and Move to Juventus
Möller returned to Eintracht Frankfurt in 1990. In his first year back, he scored 16 goals in the Bundesliga. This was his personal best for a single season. In the 1991–92 season, Frankfurt almost won the league title.
In 1992, Möller moved to the Italian club Juventus. He had to buy himself out of his contract with Frankfurt to make the move. While at Juventus, he won the UEFA Cup in 1993. They beat his former club, Borussia Dortmund, in the final. Möller scored one goal and set up three others in that final.
Second Time at Borussia Dortmund
Möller came back to Borussia Dortmund in 1994. He quickly helped the team win many titles. They won the Bundesliga twice in a row, in 1995 and 1996. He was a key player, known for creating chances and scoring goals.
His biggest club success was winning the UEFA Champions League in 1997. Dortmund beat Juventus 3–1 in the final. Möller provided two assists in that game. Later that year, he also won the Intercontinental Cup. He was named the best player of that match.
During this time, Möller was involved in a famous moment. In a game against Karlsruher SC in 1995, he was given a penalty after falling in the box. The referee later found out Möller had pretended to be fouled. He was banned for two games and fined. He was the first player in Germany to be banned for this.
Playing for Schalke 04
In 2000, Möller made a big move to Schalke 04. This was a surprise because Schalke is a rival of Dortmund. He quickly became a regular player there. Schalke finished second in the Bundesliga in 2001. They also won the DFB-Pokal (German Cup) that year.
Schalke won the DFB-Pokal again in 2002. Möller scored a goal in the final. In his third season, he played less often.
Final Years at Eintracht Frankfurt
For the 2003–04 season, Möller returned to Eintracht Frankfurt for his third time. The club had just been promoted to the Bundesliga. However, he only played 11 league games. He could not help the team avoid being relegated. Möller played his last professional game in February 2004. He announced his retirement from football a few days later.
International Career with Germany
Andreas Möller played 85 times for the German national team between 1988 and 1999. He scored 29 goals for his country.
He played in five major international tournaments. He won the 1990 World Cup and Euro 96. He also played in Euro 92, where Germany reached the final. He was part of the teams for the 1994 and 1998 World Cups.
Möller did not play in the 1990 World Cup final. He was also suspended for the Euro 96 final. However, in the semi-final of Euro 96 against England, he scored the winning penalty in the shootout. He celebrated by copying the pose of England's Paul Gascoigne.
How He Played
Andreas Möller was known as a very talented and versatile player. He was an advanced playmaker, meaning he was great at setting up attacks. People called him "Turbo Möller" because of his speed. He was excellent at passing, being creative, and seeing the whole field. He could also dribble the ball well and run forward with it.
Besides creating chances, he was also good at scoring goals. He could shoot powerfully with both feet and was good at heading the ball. He could play in different attacking roles, even as a supporting striker or winger. He was also very good at taking free kicks.
After Retiring from Playing
After his playing career, Möller became a football coach. He earned a special license to teach football. In 2007, he started as a football manager for Viktoria Aschaffenburg. From 2008 to 2011, he was the athletic director for Kickers Offenbach.
In 2015, Möller became an assistant coach for the Hungarian national team. He worked with Bernd Storck, who he had played with at Borussia Dortmund.
In 2019, Möller returned to Eintracht Frankfurt. He was hired to lead their youth department. In 2022, he decided to leave this role to spend more time with his family.
Personal Life
Andreas Möller has three daughters. He married his first wife in 1992. After their divorce in 2003, he married his second wife in 2007.
Outside of Football
Möller is part of a foundation for youth football. This foundation was started by famous players like Jürgen Klinsmann.
During the 2006 FIFA World Cup, he worked as a commentator for guests on a cruise ship.
Möller is famous for a funny quote he supposedly made in 1992. When asked where he would play, he is said to have replied: "Milan or Madrid, the main thing is Italy." He has said he doesn't remember saying this.
He was also voted into the BVB Centenary Eleven by fans. He has worked as a co-commentator for football games on television.
Media
Andreas Möller has been featured in EA Sports' FIFA video game series. He was even on the cover of the German edition of FIFA 98.
Career Statistics
Club
| Club | Season | League | National Cup | League Cup | Continental | Other1 | Total | |||||||
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| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Eintracht Frankfurt | 1985–86 | Bundesliga | 1 | 0 | – | – | – | – | 1 | 0 | ||||
| 1986–87 | 22 | 1 | 3 | 2 | – | – | – | 25 | 3 | |||||
| 1987–88 | 12 | 4 | 2 | 1 | – | – | – | 14 | 5 | |||||
| Total | 35 | 5 | 5 | 3 | – | – | – | 40 | 8 | |||||
| Borussia Dortmund | 1987–88 | Bundesliga | 14 | 3 | 2 | 0 | – | – | – | 16 | 3 | |||
| 1988–89 | 29 | 11 | 5 | 2 | – | – | – | 34 | 13 | |||||
| 1989–90 | 32 | 10 | 2 | 0 | – | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 39 | 11 | |||
| Total | 75 | 24 | 9 | 2 | – | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 89 | 27 | |||
| Eintracht Frankfurt | 1990–91 | Bundesliga | 32 | 16 | 7 | 2 | – | 2 | 1 | – | 41 | 19 | ||
| 1991–92 | 37 | 12 | 2 | 0 | – | 4 | 2 | – | 43 | 14 | ||||
| Total | 69 | 28 | 9 | 2 | – | 6 | 3 | – | 84 | 33 | ||||
| Juventus | 1992–93 | Serie A | 26 | 10 | 4 | 4 | – | 10 | 4 | – | 40 | 18 | ||
| 1993–94 | 30 | 9 | 1 | 0 | – | 7 | 3 | – | 38 | 12 | ||||
| Total | 56 | 19 | 5 | 4 | – | 17 | 7 | – | 78 | 30 | ||||
| Borussia Dortmund | 1994–95 | Bundesliga | 30 | 14 | 2 | 0 | – | 9 | 3 | – | 41 | 17 | ||
| 1995–96 | 23 | 8 | 4 | 1 | – | 6 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 34 | 11 | |||
| 1996–97 | 26 | 5 | 1 | 0 | – | 9 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 37 | 6 | |||
| 1997–98 | 26 | 10 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 40 | 16 | ||
| 1998–99 | 30 | 7 | 2 | 0 | – | – | – | 32 | 7 | |||||
| 1999–00 | 18 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 1 | – | 28 | 4 | |||
| Total | 153 | 47 | 13 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 39 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 212 | 61 | ||
| Schalke 04 | 2000–01 | Bundesliga | 32 | 1 | 6 | 1 | – | – | – | 38 | 2 | |||
| 2001–02 | 32 | 4 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 1 | – | 45 | 8 | |||
| 2002–03 | 22 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | – | 29 | 1 | |||
| Total | 86 | 6 | 14 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 8 | 1 | – | 112 | 11 | |||
| Eintracht Frankfurt | 2003–04 | Bundesliga | 11 | 0 | 1 | 0 | – | – | – | 12 | 0 | |||
| Career total | 485 | 129 | 56 | 19 | 8 | 0 | 74 | 21 | 4 | 1 | 627 | 170 | ||
- 1 Including appearances in 1989 DFB-Supercup, 1995 DFB-Supercup, 1996 DFB-Supercup and 1997 Intercontinental Cup.
International
| National team | Year | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 1988 | 1 | 0 |
| 1989 | 6 | 2 | |
| 1990 | 7 | 1 | |
| 1991 | 5 | 1 | |
| 1992 | 7 | 1 | |
| 1993 | 10 | 7 | |
| 1994 | 12 | 2 | |
| 1995 | 9 | 5 | |
| 1996 | 12 | 6 | |
| 1997 | 4 | 0 | |
| 1998 | 10 | 4 | |
| 1999 | 2 | 0 | |
| Total | 85 | 29 | |
Honours
Eintracht Frankfurt
- German A youth champion: 1985
Borussia Dortmund
- Bundesliga: 1994–95, 1995–96
- DFB-Pokal: 1988–89
- DFL-Supercup: 1989, 1995, 1996
- UEFA Champions League: 1996–97
- Intercontinental Cup: 1997
Juventus
- UEFA Cup: 1992–93
Schalke 04
- DFB-Pokal: 2000–01, 2001–02
Germany
Individual
- kicker Bundesliga Team of the Season: 1988–89, 1989–90, 1990–91, 1991–92, 1995–96, 2000–01
- Bundesliga top assist provider: 1989–90, 1995–96
- kicker Bundesliga-best offensive midfielder: 1990, 1991
- Intercontinental Cup MVP of the Match Award: 1997
See also
In Spanish: Andreas Möller para niños
