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Uli Hoeneß

Hoeneß in 2019
Personal information
Full name	Ulrich Hoeneß
Date of birth	(1952-01-05) 5 January 1952 (age 73)
Place of birth	Ulm, West Germany
Height	1.81 m
Playing position	Forward
Club information
Current club	Bayern Munich (board member)
Youth career
1959–1965	VfB Ulm
1965–1970	TSG Ulm 1846
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps†	(Gls)†
1970–1979	Bayern Munich	239	(86)
1978–1979	→ 1. FC Nürnberg (loan)	11	(0)
Total		250	(86)
National team
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)
Honours Men's football Representing  West Germany FIFA World Cup Winner 1974 West Germany UEFA European Championship Winner 1972 Belgium Runner-up 1976 Yugoslavia
Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only. † Appearances (Goals).

Ulrich "Uli" Hoeneß (born 5 January 1952) is a famous German football executive and former player. He played as a forward for the West Germany national team. Uli Hoeneß won a World Cup and a European Championship with his country.

Most of his playing career was with Bayern Munich. There, he helped the team win three Bundesliga titles and three European Cups. After retiring as a player, Hoeneß became a successful manager and later the president of Bayern Munich. He helped the club grow a lot during his time in charge.

Early Life and Football Start

Uli Hoeneß was born in Ulm, Germany. He went to school in Ulm before starting his football journey.

Youth Football Journey

Hoeneß began playing football at a young age. He played for local youth teams like VfB Ulm. Later, he joined TSG Ulm 1846. His talent as a forward quickly became clear.

Club Career Highlights

In 1970, Uli Hoeneß joined Bayern Munich. He was a left-sided forward. He quickly made a big impact on the team. In his first season, he scored six goals. Bayern Munich finished second in the league. They also won the DFB-Pokal, which is Germany's domestic cup.

Winning Trophies with Bayern

During his time at Bayern, Hoeneß achieved great success. He won eight major titles with the club. This included three league titles. He also won three European Cups. In the 1974 European Cup final, he played amazingly. He scored two goals in a 4–0 win against Atlético Madrid.

Early Retirement from Playing

In 1975, Hoeneß suffered a serious knee injury. This happened during the European Cup final against Leeds United. He never fully recovered from this injury. In 1978, he was loaned to 1. FC Nürnberg. He hoped to play more and recover. However, his knee problem continued. He had to stop playing football at just 27 years old. He played in 250 top-division matches in Germany. He scored 86 goals in total.

International Football Career

Hoeneß with the Germany national team, 1974

Uli Hoeneß played 35 times for West Germany. His first game was in March 1972. He scored a goal in a 2–0 win against Hungary.

Winning the World Cup and Euros

Hoeneß was a key player for West Germany. He was one of six Bayern players in the national squad. He helped West Germany win the UEFA Euro 1972. Two years later, they won the 1974 FIFA World Cup. In the 1974 World Cup final against Holland, he made a foul early on. This led to a penalty goal for Holland. But West Germany fought back and won 2–1.

He also played in UEFA Euro 1976. In that tournament, he missed a penalty kick in the final shootout. West Germany lost to Czechoslovakia.

Olympic Games Appearance

Before becoming a professional, Hoeneß 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. They lost 3–2 to East Germany. Hoeneß scored his only goal of the tournament in that match. This was also the first time West Germany and East Germany played each other.

Bayern Munich Management Role

Hoeneß in 2013

Right after he stopped playing in May 1979, Hoeneß got a new job. He became the commercial and general manager of Bayern Munich. On 27 November 2009, he was elected president of the club. He had been a general manager for 30 years.

Growing the Club's Success

During his time as a manager and president, Bayern Munich grew a lot. The club's income increased significantly. They also became much more famous. Between 2002 and 2005, Bayern built a new stadium. It was called the Allianz Arena. This stadium cost €340 million. Hoeneß was a big reason why the stadium was built.

In August 2016, Hoeneß decided to run for president again. He was re-elected in November 2016. He received over 97% of the votes. There were no other candidates.

A Long Career at Bayern

On 1 May 2019, Hoeneß celebrated 40 years of working for Bayern's management. When he started in 1979, Bayern had only twelve employees. Their income was 12 million Deutschmarks. They also had 8 million marks of debt. By November 2018, Bayern had over 1,000 employees. Their income had grown to €657.4 million.

On 15 November 2019, Hoeneß retired as Bayern's president. Herbert Hainer took over his role. Hoeneß spent 49 years at Bayern. He was a player and then a leader for the club.

Personal Life and Family

Uli Hoeneß is married to Susanne. 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. This company makes bratwurst sausages in Nuremberg. Uli's younger brother, Dieter, was also a very successful football player. He played in the Bundesliga and for West Germany.

Surviving a Plane Crash

On 17 February 1982, Hoeneß was in a plane crash. He was the only person who survived. Three other people died. He was on his way to a friendly match for the West Germany national team. He was sleeping in the back of the plane. He only had minor injuries.

Helping Other Football Clubs

Hoeneß has also helped other German football teams. He has given them money. Sometimes he organized special benefit games. He helped clubs like FC St. Pauli, Hertha BSC, and Borussia Dortmund.

Political Views

Uli Hoeneß has spoken out against certain political groups. In 2024, he publicly opposed the AfD party. He said he rejects political movements that could lead to ideas like those during the Nazi era. He believes that such ideas should never be allowed to return. Hoeneß thinks it is important to take action against extreme views. He often watches documentaries about the Nazi era. These experiences have shaped his strong belief in democratic values.

Career Statistics

Honours and Awards

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