Rudi Faßnacht facts for kids
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Personal information | |||
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Full name | Rudolf Faßnacht | ||
Date of birth | 28 December 1934 | ||
Place of birth | Neu-Ulm, German Reich | ||
Date of death | 25 July 2000 | (aged 65)||
Place of death | Gonesse, France | ||
Playing position | Defender | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
VfB Stuttgart | |||
TSG Ulm 1846 | |||
Hannover 96 | |||
Bayer 04 Leverkusen | |||
Teams managed | |||
1966–1968 | Holstein Kiel | ||
1969–1970 | FC 08 Villingen | ||
1970–1973 | MSV Duisburg | ||
1974 | Arminia Bielefeld | ||
1974–1975 | VfR Heilbronn | ||
1975–1977 | SC Preußen Münster | ||
1977 | Tennis Borussia Berlin | ||
1978–1979 | SC Fortuna Köln | ||
1981 | SC Preußen Münster | ||
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Rudolf "Rudi" Faßnacht (born December 28, 1934) was a German football manager. He was born in Neu-Ulm, Germany. Rudi was known for leading different football teams. He helped them play their best.
Sadly, Rudi Faßnacht passed away on July 25, 2000, in an accident near Paris, France. He was 65 years old.
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Rudi Faßnacht's Football Journey
Rudi Faßnacht started his career as a football player. He played as a defender. This means his job was to stop the other team from scoring goals. He played for several teams during his time as a player.
Playing for Top Clubs
Rudi played for important clubs like VfB Stuttgart. He also played for TSG Ulm 1846. Later, he joined Hannover 96. His last team as a player was Bayer 04 Leverkusen.
Becoming a Football Manager
After playing, Rudi Faßnacht became a football manager. A manager is like the coach of a team. They decide who plays and how the team plays. They also help players get better.
Coaching Different Teams
Rudi managed many teams throughout his career. He coached Holstein Kiel from 1966 to 1968. Then he moved to FC 08 Villingen.
Success with MSV Duisburg
One of his notable achievements was with MSV Duisburg. He coached them from 1970 to 1973. In the 1970–71 Bundesliga season, his team finished in 7th place. The Bundesliga is the top football league in Germany. Finishing 7th was a good result for the team.
Other Coaching Roles
After MSV Duisburg, Rudi managed other clubs. These included Arminia Bielefeld and VfR Heilbronn. He also coached SC Preußen Münster for a few years. Later, he worked with Tennis Borussia Berlin and SC Fortuna Köln. His last coaching role was again with SC Preußen Münster in 1981.
See also
- Air France Flight 4590