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Dietmar Constantini
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Constantini with Austria in 2009
Personal information
Date of birth (1955-05-30)30 May 1955
Place of birth Innsbruck, Tyrol, Austria
Date of death 18 December 2024(2024-12-18) (aged 69)
Height 1.85 m
Playing position Central defender, midfielder
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
Wacker Innsbruck
ESV Austria Innsbruck
1974–1979 SSW Innsbruck
1979–1980 LASK
SPG Raika Innsbruck
1981–1982 Kavala
1982–1983 FC Union Wels
Favoritner AC
Wiener Sportclub
Total 198
National team
Austria U18
Teams managed
Wiener Sportclub (assistant)
Al-Ittihad (Jeddah) (assistant)
1989–1991 Rapid Wien (assistant)
1991–1992 Austria U21
1991 Austria (caretaker)
1992 Austria (assistant)
1992 Austria (caretaker)
1993 LASK
1993–1995 Admira Wacker Mödling
1995–1997 Tirol Innsbruck
1997–1998 Mainz 05
1999–2001 Austria (assistant)
2001–2002 Austria Wien (caretaker)
2003 FC Kärnten (caretaker)
2006 ASKÖ Pasching (caretaker)
2006–2007 Pasching
2008 Austria Wien
2009–2011 Austria
  • Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only.
† Appearances (Goals).

Dietmar "Didi" Constantini was a famous Austrian football player and coach. He was born on May 30, 1955, in Innsbruck, Austria. Didi passed away on December 18, 2024, at the age of 69.

He played as a central defender and midfielder during his career. He played for several clubs, including FC Wacker Innsbruck and LASK.

Didi Constantini was also a well-known football manager. He coached many teams throughout his career.

Didi's Coaching Career

Leading the National Team

Didi Constantini became the head coach of the Austrian national football team in March 2009. This was a very important job. He led the team for about two years. In October 2011, Marcel Koller took over as the new coach.

Coaching Club Teams

Before and after coaching the national team, Didi managed several club teams. He worked with clubs like FC Kärnten, FC Pasching, and Austria Vienna. He also coached LASK and Admira Wacker Mödling. His experience helped many different teams.

Assistant and Youth Coach

Didi also spent time as an assistant coach. He helped out at clubs like Wiener Sportclub and Rapid Wien. He even worked with the Austrian U21 national team. This showed his dedication to developing young players.

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