Uwe Rahn facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 21 May 1962 | ||
| Place of birth | Mannheim, West Germany | ||
| Height | 1.84 m (6 ft 0 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Attacking midfielder | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 1970–1975 | TSV Schönau | ||
| 1975–1980 | Waldhof Mannheim | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1980–1988 | Borussia Mönchengladbach | 227 | (81) |
| 1988–1990 | 1. FC Köln | 43 | (13) |
| 1990–1991 | Hertha BSC | 21 | (5) |
| 1991–1992 | Fortuna Düsseldorf | 15 | (5) |
| 1992–1993 | Eintracht Frankfurt | 12 | (3) |
| 1993–1994 | Urawa Reds | 7 | (1) |
| Total | 325 | (108) | |
| International career | |||
| 1982–1984 | West Germany U-21 | 3 | (0) |
| 1984 | West Germany Olympic | 5 | (4) |
| 1984–1987 | West Germany | 14 | (5) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Uwe Rahn (born 21 May 1962) is a German former professional footballer. He played as an attacking midfielder, a player who helps both in attack and defense. Rahn was known for his powerful shots and goal-scoring ability.
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Uwe Rahn's Football Journey
Uwe Rahn played in 318 matches in the Bundesliga, which is Germany's top football league. Most of his 107 Bundesliga goals were scored during his eight years at Borussia Mönchengladbach. This is where he became a well-known player and even joined the West Germany national team.
Becoming a Top Scorer
In the 1986–87 season, Uwe Rahn was amazing! He won the kicker-Torjägerkanone award for scoring the most goals in the Bundesliga. He scored 24 goals that season. Fourteen of these goals came in the last nine weeks of the season. Because of this great achievement, Rahn was named Footballer of the Year (Germany) in 1987.
Playing for His Country
Rahn played 14 matches for West Germany between 1984 and 1987. He scored five goals for his country. One of his most important goals came on his first game against Sweden in 1984. He scored just seconds after coming onto the field.
Uwe Rahn was also part of the West Germany team for the 1986 FIFA World Cup. However, he did not play in the tournament because of an injury. He also played for West Germany at the 1984 Summer Olympics.
It's interesting to know that Uwe Rahn is not related to Helmut Rahn. Helmut Rahn was a famous player who scored the winning goal in the 1954 FIFA World Cup.
Later Career Clubs
After his time at Borussia Mönchengladbach, Uwe Rahn played for several other clubs. These included 1. FC Köln, Hertha BSC, Fortuna Düsseldorf, and Eintracht Frankfurt. He finished his career playing for Urawa Red Diamonds in Japan.
Career Statistics
Here are the details of Uwe Rahn's career, showing how many games he played and goals he scored for different clubs and for his national team.
Club Appearances and Goals
| Club | Season | League | National Cup | League Cup | Total | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Borussia Mönchengladbach | 1980–81 | Bundesliga | 14 | 3 | 14 | 3 | ||||
| 1981–82 | 30 | 2 | 30 | 2 | ||||||
| 1982–83 | 24 | 3 | 24 | 3 | ||||||
| 1983–84 | 31 | 14 | 31 | 14 | ||||||
| 1984–85 | 34 | 14 | 34 | 14 | ||||||
| 1985–86 | 28 | 9 | 28 | 9 | ||||||
| 1986–87 | 31 | 24 | 31 | 24 | ||||||
| 1987–88 | 25 | 12 | 25 | 12 | ||||||
| 1988–89 | 10 | 0 | 10 | 0 | ||||||
| Total | 227 | 81 | 227 | 81 | ||||||
| 1. FC Köln | 1988–89 | Bundesliga | 20 | 7 | 20 | 7 | ||||
| 1989–90 | 23 | 6 | 23 | 6 | ||||||
| Total | 43 | 13 | 43 | 13 | ||||||
| Hertha BSC | 1990–91 | Bundesliga | 21 | 5 | 21 | 5 | ||||
| Fortuna Düsseldorf | 1991–92 | Bundesliga | 15 | 5 | 15 | 5 | ||||
| Eintracht Frankfurt | 1992–93 | Bundesliga | 12 | 3 | 12 | 3 | ||||
| Urawa Reds | 1993 | J1 League | 7 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 13 | 1 |
| 1994 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Total | 7 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 13 | 1 | ||
| Career total | 325 | 108 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 331 | 108 | ||
International Appearances and Goals
| National team | Year | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 1984 | 2 | 1 |
| 1985 | 7 | 3 | |
| 1986 | 2 | 1 | |
| 1987 | 3 | 0 | |
| Total | 14 | 5 | |
Honours and Awards
Uwe Rahn received several awards and honours during his football career:
Borussia Mönchengladbach
- DFB-Pokal runner-up: 1983–84 (This means his team came in second place in the German Cup.)
1. FC Köln
- Bundesliga runner-up: 1988–89, 1989–90 (His team finished second in the Bundesliga.)
West Germany
- FIFA World Cup runner-up: 1986 (His national team came in second place in the World Cup.)
Individual Awards
- Footballer of the Year (Germany): 1987 (He was named the best footballer in Germany.)
- Bundesliga top scorer: 1986–87 (He scored the most goals in the Bundesliga that season.)
- kicker Bundesliga Team of the Season: 1986–87 (He was chosen as one of the best players in the league for that season.)
See also
In Spanish: Uwe Rahn para niños
