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Michael Rummenigge
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Rummenigge playing for a Borussia Dortmund veterans team in 2011
Personal information
Date of birth (1964-02-03) 3 February 1964 (age 61)
Place of birth Lippstadt, West Germany
Height 1.74 m (5 ft 9 in)
Position(s) Midfielder, striker
Youth career
1970–1981 Borussia Lippstadt
1981–1982 Bayern Munich
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1982–1988 Bayern Munich 152 (44)
1988–1993 Borussia Dortmund 157 (36)
1993–1995 Urawa Reds 42 (13)
Total 351 (93)
International career
1980–1982 West Germany U-18 9 (1)
1983–1985 West Germany U-21 10 (4)
1983–1986 West Germany 2 (0)
Medal record
Bayern Munich
Winner DFB-Pokal 1984
Winner Bundesliga 1985
DFB-Pokal 1985
Winner Bundesliga 1986
Winner DFB-Pokal 1986
Winner Bundesliga 1987
European Cup 1987
Winner DFB-Supercup 1987
Borussia Dortmund
Winner DFB-Pokal 1989
Winner DFB-Supercup 1989
UEFA Cup 1993
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Michael Rummenigge was born on February 3, 1964. He is a German former footballer. He played as a forward during his career.

Playing Career Highlights

Michael Rummenigge was born in Lippstadt, Germany. He started his football journey at Borussia Lippstadt. At 17, he joined Bayern Munich in 1981. He was already part of the German junior national team.

Time at Bayern Munich

Michael became a professional player for Bayern Munich in 1982. By 1983, he was a regular starter for the team. He played for Bayern Munich until 1988. During this time, his team won the German championship three times. They also won the DFB-Pokal (German Cup) twice, in 1984 and 1986.

Michael also played for the German national team. He represented Germany twice, in 1983 and 1986.

Moving to Borussia Dortmund

In 1988, Michael moved to Borussia Dortmund. At first, some fans were not sure about him. But by the end of his first season, he helped Dortmund win the DFB-Pokal. This was the first major title for Borussia Dortmund since the 1960s. They beat Werder Bremen 4–1 in the final.

In 1991, a new coach, Ottmar Hitzfeld, joined Borussia Dortmund. Michael was chosen to be the team captain. That same year, Borussia Dortmund finished second in the German championship. In 1993, he played in the UEFA Cup final for Borussia Dortmund. They played against Juventus but lost the match. Michael scored Dortmund's only goal in that final.

Playing in Japan

Michael finished his time with Borussia Dortmund in 1993. He had played 309 games in the Bundesliga and scored 80 goals. After that, he moved to Japan. A new professional football league had just started there. He played for Urawa Red Diamonds until 1995. In early 1996, he had to stop playing football because of a serious toe injury.

Life After Football

After his football career, Michael Rummenigge became a trained banker. He now runs a successful sports marketing company in Dortmund. It is called Sports & Business. He also runs football camps for kids called Fußballschule Michael Rummenigge.

He is also a partner in Sportnex GmbH in Munich. Michael also helps with "Germany's best indoor soccer courts" in Münster. He started another business called "Trendsport Rummenigge." This company sells mobile soccer courts and playing fields.

Michael also cares a lot about helping others. He is involved in social projects. In 2007, he passed his exam to become a professional football coach. He earned his UEFA Pro license with excellent results.

Personal Life

Michael Rummenigge is married to Carolin. They have three sons together.

Career Statistics

Club Performance

Club Season League Cup League Cup Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Bayern Munich 1982–83 Bundesliga 1 0 1 0
1983–84 33 11 33 11
1984–85 24 5 24 5
1985–86 31 10 31 10
1986–87 31 8 31 8
1987–88 32 10 32 10
Total 152 44 152 44
Borussia Dortmund 1988–89 Bundesliga 32 4 32 4
1989–90 29 9 29 9
1990–91 31 8 31 8
1991–92 36 10 36 10
1992–93 26 4 26 4
1993–94 3 1 3 1
Total 157 36 157 36
Urawa Reds 1993 J1 League 6 1 2 0 3 3 11 4
1994 27 11 0 0 2 1 29 12
1995 9 1 0 0 - 9 1
Total 42 13 2 0 5 4 49 17
Career total 351 93 2 0 5 4 358 97

International Appearances

Germany national team
Year Apps Goals
1983 1 0
1984 0 0
1985 0 0
1986 1 0
Total 2 0

Honours and Achievements

Michael Rummenigge won many titles during his football career.

With Bayern Munich:

With Borussia Dortmund:

See also

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