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 on May 21, 1962, is a former German professional footballer. He was known for playing as an attacking midfielder, a position where players help both defend and score goals.
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Uwe Rahn's Football Journey
Uwe Rahn had a long and exciting career in football. He played in 318 matches in the Bundesliga, which is Germany's top football league. Most of his 107 goals in the Bundesliga were scored during his eight years with Borussia Mönchengladbach.
Becoming a Star Player
While at Borussia Mönchengladbach, Uwe Rahn became a player for the West Germany national team. In the 1986–87 season, he won the kicker-Torjägerkanone award. This award is given to the player who scores the most goals in the Bundesliga.
That season, Uwe Rahn scored an amazing 24 goals. Fourteen of these goals came in the last nine weeks of the season. Because of his fantastic performance, he was named Footballer of the Year (Germany) in 1987.
Moving to New Teams
After his best season, Uwe Rahn's form changed. He moved to several other clubs. These included 1. FC Köln, Hertha BSC, Fortuna Düsseldorf, and Eintracht Frankfurt. He later finished his career playing for Urawa Red Diamonds in Japan.
Playing for His Country
Uwe Rahn also played for the West Germany national team. He appeared in 14 matches between 1984 and 1987. During these games, he scored five goals. One important goal came on his debut against Sweden in 1984. He scored just seconds after coming into the game.
Uwe Rahn was part of the team for the 1986 FIFA World Cup. However, he was dealing with an injury and did not play in the tournament. He also played for West Germany at the 1984 Summer Olympics.
It's interesting to note 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.
Achievements and Awards
Uwe Rahn achieved several notable things during his football career.
Team Achievements
- Borussia Mönchengladbach
- DFB-Pokal runner-up: 1983–84 (This means his team reached the final of the German Cup but didn't win.)
- 1. FC Köln
- Bundesliga runner-up: 1988–89, 1989–90 (His team finished second in the top German league twice.)
- West Germany
- FIFA World Cup runner-up: 1986 (His national team reached the World Cup final.)
Individual Awards
- Footballer of the Year (Germany): 1987 (He was voted the best player in Germany.)
- Bundesliga top scorer: 1986–87 (He scored the most goals in the German league 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
