Stephan Engels facts for kids
Engels in December 2011
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| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 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, born on September 6, 1960, is a former German professional football player and manager. He played as a midfielder, a key position on the field that helps both defend and attack.
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Stephan Engels: A Football Star
Stephan Engels was a well-known football player in Germany. He spent most of his playing career with one team. He later became a coach and helped train new players.
Playing Career Highlights
Stephan Engels played for 1. FC Köln for many years. This team is one of the most famous in Germany. He was part of the club from 1978 to 1988. During his time there, he played in 236 matches in the Bundesliga. The Bundesliga is the top professional football league in Germany. He scored 39 goals for 1. FC Köln.
Winning the German Cup
One of his biggest achievements was winning the DFB-Pokal in the 1982-1983 season. The DFB-Pokal is a major German football cup competition. Winning it is a big deal for any team. After leaving 1. FC Köln, he also played for Fortuna Köln from 1988 to 1990.
Playing for His Country
Stephan Engels also played for the West Germany national team. He earned 8 caps, which means he played in 8 international matches for his country. These games took place between 1982 and 1983. He was part of the team for the 1982 FIFA World Cup. However, he did not get to play in any games during that tournament.
Life After Playing Football
After he stopped playing professionally, Stephan Engels became a football coach. He coached his old club, 1. FC Köln, from 1995 to 1996. He also coached SCB Viktoria Köln from 2004 to 2005. In April 2009, he returned to 1. FC Köln. This time, he became the youth coordinator. In this role, he helps develop young football players.
See also
- In Spanish: Stephan Engels para niños
