Gero Bisanz facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 3 November 1935 | ||
| Place of birth | Konojady Poland | ||
| Date of death | 17 October 2014 (aged 78) | ||
| Playing position | Midfielder | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 1959–1960 | 1. FC Köln | ||
| 1960–1969 | Viktoria Köln | ||
| Teams managed | |||
| 1971–1973 | Bayer Leverkusen | ||
| 1974–1975 | TuS Lindlar | ||
| 1975–1980 | 1. FC Köln (amateurs) | ||
| 1981-1982 | Germany B | ||
| 1982–1996 | Germany (women) | ||
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Gero Bisanz (born 3 November 1935 – died 17 October 2014) was a German football coach and player. He is most famous for leading the Germany women's national football team. Under his guidance, the team won the UEFA Women's Championship three times.
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Early Life and Playing Career
Gero Bisanz was born in Konojady, Poland, in 1935. He grew up with a passion for football. He played as a Midfielder during his career.
Playing for Top Clubs
Bisanz played for two well-known German football clubs. From 1959 to 1960, he was part of 1. FC Köln. After that, he moved to Viktoria Köln, where he played from 1960 to 1969.
Coaching Career Highlights
After his playing days, Gero Bisanz became a successful football coach. He coached several teams before taking on his most famous role.
Coaching Various Teams
Bisanz started his coaching career in the early 1970s. He coached Bayer Leverkusen from 1971 to 1973. Later, he led TuS Lindlar and the amateur team of 1. FC Köln. He also coached the Germany B squad.
Leading Women's National Team
Gero Bisanz became the coach of the Germany women's national football team in 1982. He held this important position for 14 years, until 1996. This was the most successful period of his career.
Winning European Championships
Under Bisanz, the German women's team achieved great success. They won the UEFA Women's Championship three times. These victories happened in 1989, 1991, and 1995. This made Germany one of the top teams in women's football.
Later Career and Legacy
Besides coaching, Bisanz also played a key role in training other coaches.
Director of Coach Training
From 1971 to 2000, Gero Bisanz was the leading director. He worked at the German Football Association's facilities. Here, he helped train new football coaches. He was followed by Erich Rutemöller in this role.
Gero Bisanz passed away on 17 October 2014. He is remembered for his important contributions to German football, especially in developing women's football.
See also
In Spanish: Gero Bisanz para niños
