Uwe Bein facts for kids
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Bein in 2018
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| Personal information | |||
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| Date of birth | 26 September 1960 | ||
| Place of birth | Heringen, West Germany | ||
| Height | 1.78 m | ||
| Playing position | Midfielder | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 1968–1975 | TSV Lengers | ||
| 1975–1978 | VfB Heringen | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 1978–1984 | Kickers Offenbach | 153 | (72) |
| 1984–1987 | 1. FC Köln | 64 | (17) |
| 1987–1989 | Hamburger SV | 52 | (22) |
| 1989–1994 | Eintracht Frankfurt | 150 | (38) |
| 1994–1997 | Urawa Red Diamonds | 68 | (25) |
| 1997–1998 | VfB Gießen | 22 | (12) |
| Total | 509 | (186) | |
| National team | |||
| 1983 | West Germany Olympic | 2 | (0) |
| 1989–1993 | Germany | 17 | (3) |
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Uwe Bein (born 26 September 1960) is a German former professional footballer. He was a talented midfielder known for his amazing passes. Many experts thought he was one of the best German players at making a "deadly pass." This means he could pass the ball perfectly to a teammate, setting them up to score a goal.
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Playing Career Highlights
Uwe Bein started his professional football journey in 1978 with Kickers Offenbach. He then played for several other big German clubs. These included 1. FC Köln, Hamburger SV, and Eintracht Frankfurt. During his time in Germany, he played in 300 matches in the top league, the Bundesliga. He scored 91 goals in these games.
In 1986, he helped his team, 1. FC Köln, reach the final of the 1986 UEFA Cup Final. This was a big European competition. Even though he scored a goal in the final, his team lost to Real Madrid.
Later in his career, in 1994, Uwe Bein moved to Japan. He played for the team Urawa Red Diamonds. He also played a few games for VfB Gießen in 1997.
World Cup Success
Uwe Bein's biggest achievement was winning the 1990 FIFA World Cup with Germany. This is one of the most important football tournaments in the world. He played in four of the seven games during the tournament. He scored one goal in a match where Germany won 5–1 against the United Arab Emirates. He played in all three group matches and the quarter-final game. However, he did not play in the final match where Germany won the World Cup.
International Matches
Uwe Bein played a total of 17 international matches for Germany. He scored three goals for his country. He stopped playing for the national team in 1993. This meant he did not play in the 1994 World Cup.
Achievements and Awards
Uwe Bein had a very successful career. He won the biggest prize in football with his national team. He also received individual awards for his skills.
- Germany
- Individual Awards
- kicker Bundesliga Team of the Season: He was chosen as one of the best players in the Bundesliga for four seasons in a row (1989–90, 1990–91, 1991–92, 1992–93).
- Bundesliga top assist provider: He was the player who made the most assists (passes leading to goals) in the Bundesliga for three seasons (1990–91, 1991–92, 1992–93).
Images for kids
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Bein in 2005
See also
In Spanish: Uwe Bein para niños
