Uli Hoeneß facts for kids
Hoeneß in 2019
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| Full name | Ulrich Hoeneß | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Date of birth | 5 January 1952 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Ulm, West Germany | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.81 m (5 ft 11 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Position(s) | Forward | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Current team
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Bayern Munich (board member) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Youth career | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1959–1965 | VfB Ulm | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1965–1970 | TSG Ulm 1846 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1970–1979 | Bayern Munich | 239 | (86) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1978–1979 | → 1. FC Nürnberg (loan) | 11 | (0) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total | 250 | (86) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 1968–1970 | West Germany Youth | 17 | (5) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1969–1972 | West Germany Amateur | 22 | (3) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1971–1973 | West Germany U23 | 2 | (1) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1972–1976 | West Germany | 35 | (5) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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Medal record
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Ulrich "Uli" Hoeneß (born 5 January 1952) is a famous German football player and executive. He played as a forward, which is a player who tries to score goals. Uli Hoeneß is best known for his time with Bayern Munich.
He also played for the West Germany national team. With them, he won a FIFA World Cup and a UEFA European Championship. After his playing career, he became a very important leader at Bayern Munich. He served as the club's general manager and later as its president.
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Early Life and Football Beginnings
Uli Hoeneß was born in Ulm, Germany. He grew up in Ulm with his family. His younger brother, Dieter, also became a professional football player and manager.
Uli started playing football at a young age. He joined the youth team of VfB Ulm. Later, he moved to TSG Ulm 1846, which is now SSV Ulm 1846. By the age of 15, he was already the captain of the German Football Association's school team.
Friendship with Paul Breitner
During his youth, Uli met Paul Breitner at a training camp. They became close friends. Later, they even shared an apartment in Munich. This friendship was important as they both became famous players for Bayern Munich and the national team.
Club Career Highlights
In 1970, when he was 18, Uli Hoeneß joined Bayern Munich. He was recruited by the team's manager, Udo Lattek. Uli quickly made a big impact on the team.
Success with Bayern Munich
During his time at Bayern, Uli Hoeneß helped the team win many important titles. He won three Bundesliga titles, which is the top German football league. He also won three European Cups, which is the biggest club competition in Europe.
In the 1973–74 European Cup final, Uli had an amazing game. He scored two goals in the replay match against Atlético Madrid, helping Bayern win 4–0.
Injury and Retirement
In the 1975 European Cup final against Leeds United, Uli suffered a serious injury to his right knee. This injury was very tough for him. He never fully recovered from it.
In 1978, he was loaned to 1. FC Nürnberg to try and get more playing time. However, his knee injury did not get better. Because of this, he had to stop playing football at just 27 years old. He played in 250 matches in Germany's top league, scoring 86 goals.
Playing for West Germany
Uli Hoeneß played 35 times for the West Germany national team. He scored his first goal for the team in a friendly match against Hungary in 1972.
Winning Major Tournaments
Uli was part of a very successful West Germany team. He helped them win the UEFA Euro 1972 tournament. Two years later, he also won the 1974 FIFA World Cup with his country. In the World Cup final against Holland, West Germany won 2–1.
He also played in UEFA Euro 1976 in Yugoslavia. In the final, West Germany lost to Czechoslovakia in a penalty shootout.
Olympic Games Participation
Before becoming a professional player, Uli kept his amateur status. This allowed him to play in the 1972 Summer Olympics. He played alongside future Bayern coach Ottmar Hitzfeld. West Germany did not reach the semifinals, losing to East Germany. This match was special because it was the first time West Germany and East Germany played against each other in football.
Life as a Football Executive
Right after he stopped playing football in May 1979, Uli Hoeneß took on a new role. He became the commercial and general manager of Bayern Munich. This was the start of a long and very successful career as a club leader.
Leading Bayern Munich
On 27 November 2009, after 30 years as general manager, Uli Hoeneß was elected president of Bayern Munich. During his time as a leader, the club grew a lot. Its income increased, and it became one of the biggest and most respected football clubs in the world.
Between 2002 and 2005, Bayern Munich built a new, modern stadium called the Allianz Arena. This stadium cost a lot of money, but Uli Hoeneß was one of the main people who pushed for it to be built.
In August 2016, Uli Hoeneß decided to run for president again. He was re-elected in November 2016 with a huge number of votes.
Retirement from Leadership
On 1 May 2019, Uli Hoeneß celebrated 40 years of working for Bayern's management. When he started in 1979, Bayern had only twelve employees and much less money. By November 2018, the club had over 1,000 employees and a huge income.
On 15 November 2019, Uli Hoeneß retired as Bayern's president. Herbert Hainer took over his role. Uli Hoeneß spent a total of 49 years at Bayern, first as a player and then as a leader.
Personal Life
Uli Hoeneß is married to Susanne, and they have two children, Sabine and Florian. They have been married for over 40 years.
Uli's father was a master butcher. Uli now co-owns a company called HoWe Wurstwaren KG, which makes bratwurst sausages in Nuremberg. His younger brother, Dieter, also had a great career in football.
Helping Others
Uli Hoeneß has a history of helping other German football teams and former players. He has provided financial help to clubs like FC St. Pauli and Borussia Dortmund.
He has also supported former Bayern players during difficult times. For example, he helped Sebastian Deisler and Breno when they faced personal challenges. He also supported the legendary player Gerd Müller.
Political Views
Uli Hoeneß has spoken out against certain political groups in Germany. In 2024, he publicly opposed the AfD party. He believes it is important to stand up against political movements that could lead to harmful ideas, like those from the Nazi era.
He has said that he watches documentaries about the Nazi era and the concentration camps. These experiences have made him committed to supporting democratic values and taking action against extreme views. He believes that even in sports, it's important to be involved in political discussions.
Honours and Awards
Uli Hoeneß achieved many great things during his football career.
Bayern Munich
- Bundesliga: 1971–72, 1972–73, 1973–74
- DFB-Pokal: 1970–71
- European Cup: 1973–74, 1974–75, 1975–76
- Intercontinental Cup: 1976
West Germany
- FIFA World Cup: 1974
- UEFA European Championship: 1972; runner-up: 1976
Individual Awards
- UEFA European Championship Team of the Tournament: 1972
- kicker Bundesliga Team of the Season: 1973–74
Images for kids
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Hoeneß with the Germany national team, 1974
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Hoeneß in 2013
See also
In Spanish: Uli Hoeneß para niños
