Stephan Engels facts for kids
![]() Engels in December 2011
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Personal information | |||
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Full name | Stephan Engels | ||
Date of birth | 6 September 1960 | ||
Place of birth | Niederkassel, West Germany | ||
Height | 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) | ||
Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
Youth career | |||
1968–1976 | TuS Mondorf | ||
1976–1978 | 1. FC Köln | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
1978–1988 | 1. FC Köln | 236 | (39) |
1988–1990 | Fortuna Köln | 16 | (7) |
Total | 252 | (46) | |
International career | |||
1982–1983 | West Germany | 8 | (0) |
Managerial career | |||
1995–1996 | 1. FC Köln | ||
2004–2005 | SCB Viktoria Köln | ||
*Club domestic league appearances and goals |
Stephan Engels is a German former professional football player and manager. He was born on September 6, 1960. Stephan played as a midfielder during his career. He is well-known for his time playing in the top German football league.
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Stephan Engels' Playing Career
Stephan Engels spent many years playing in the Bundesliga, which was the top football league in West Germany. He played in 236 matches and scored 39 goals. This shows he was a key player for his team.
Winning the German Cup
One of Stephan Engels' biggest achievements was winning the DFB-Pokal, also known as the West German Cup. He won this important trophy with his team, 1. FC Köln, during the 1982-83 season. Winning the cup is a major highlight for any football player.
Playing for the National Team
Stephan Engels also had the honor of playing for the West Germany national football team. He was part of the national team in the early 1980s. He played in 8 international matches for West Germany between 1982 and 1983. Although he was part of the squad for the 1982 FIFA World Cup, he did not get to play in any games during that tournament.
Life After Playing Football
After Stephan Engels stopped playing professional football, he moved into coaching and management roles.
Coaching Roles
- He coached his former club, 1. FC Köln, from 1995 to 1996.
- Later, he coached SCB Viktoria Köln from 2004 to 2005.
Youth Coordinator
In April 2009, Stephan Engels took on a new role. He became the youth coordinator for 1. FC Köln. In this job, he helps to develop young football players.
External Links
- Stephan Engels at fussballdaten.de (German)