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Dietrich Weise
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Full name Hans-Dietrich Weise
Date of birth (1934-11-21)21 November 1934
Place of birth Gröben, Province of Saxony, Prussia, Germany
Date of death 20 December 2020(2020-12-20) (aged 86)
Place of death Heilbronn, Germany
Playing position Forward
Youth career
1950–1956 Teuchern
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1957–1958 Fortschritt Weißenfels
1958–1964 SpVgg Neckarsulm
Eintracht Frankfurt
Viktoria Sindlingen
Rot-Weiß Frankfurt
1. FSV Mainz 05
Teams managed
1969 1. FC Kaiserslautern
1971–1973 1. FC Kaiserslautern
1973–1976 Eintracht Frankfurt
1976–1978 Fortuna Düsseldorf
West Germany (youth)
1983 1. FC Kaiserslautern
1983–1986 Eintracht Frankfurt
1988–1989 Al-Ahly
1990–1991 Egypt
1994–1996 Liechtenstein
  • Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only.
† Appearances (Goals).

Dietrich Weise (born November 21, 1934 – died December 20, 2020) was a famous German footballer and later a successful football manager. He spent many years involved in the sport he loved.

Who Was Dietrich Weise?

Dietrich Weise was a key figure in German football for several decades. He started as a player, known for his skills as a forward. After his playing days, he became a highly respected coach.

Early Life and Playing Days

Dietrich Weise was born in Gröben, Germany. He began his football journey in his youth, playing for Teuchern from 1950 to 1956. This was where he developed his early football talents.

He then moved on to play for several clubs as a professional. He played for Fortschritt Weißenfels and SpVgg Neckarsulm. Later, he joined bigger clubs like Eintracht Frankfurt, Rot-Weiß Frankfurt, and 1. FSV Mainz 05. As a forward, his job was to score goals for his team.

Becoming a Coach

After his playing career, Dietrich Weise decided to stay in football. He became a coach, sharing his knowledge and passion for the game. His first major coaching role was with 1. FC Kaiserslautern in 1969. He returned to coach them again from 1971 to 1973 and once more in 1983.

Coaching Big Teams

Weise became well-known for coaching some of Germany's top teams. He managed Eintracht Frankfurt from 1973 to 1976. This was a very important time in his career. He also coached Fortuna Düsseldorf from 1976 to 1978. His experience helped these teams compete at a high level.

Coaching National Teams

Dietrich Weise also had the chance to coach national teams. He worked with the West Germany youth team. This meant he helped train young, talented players who could become future stars.

Later in his career, he coached national teams in other countries. He managed the Egypt national team from 1990 to 1991. He also coached the Liechtenstein national team from 1994 to 1996. Coaching different national teams showed his ability to adapt to new football cultures.

His Legacy

Dietrich Weise passed away in 2020. He is remembered as a dedicated footballer and a respected coach. He left a lasting impact on the clubs and national teams he worked with. His career showed a true love for the game of football.

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