Wilfried Hannes facts for kids
 |
|||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 17 May 1957 | ||
| Place of birth | Düren-Echtz, West Germany | ||
| Height | 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Sweeper | ||
| Team information | |||
|
Current team
|
Borussia Freialdenhoven (manager) | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Sportfreunde Düren | |||
| Düren 99 | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1975–1986 | Borussia Mönchengladbach | 261 | (58) |
| 1986–1988 | Schalke 04 | 48 | (4) |
| 1988 | Bellinzona | 29 | (5) |
| 1989 | FC Aarau | 13 | (1) |
| Total | 351 | (68) | |
| International career | |||
| 1979–1980 | West Germany B | 6 | (1) |
| 1981–1982 | West Germany | 8 | (0) |
| Managerial career | |||
| 1991–1994 | Alemannia Aachen | ||
| 1995–1998 | Rhenania Würselen | ||
| 1999–2003 | Borussia Freialdenhoven | ||
| 2003–2004 | GFC Düren | ||
| 2004– | Borussia Freialdenhoven | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Wilfried Hannes (born May 17, 1957) is a German former professional footballer and manager. He is famous for his amazing career, even though he had a visual impairment. As a child, a tumor caused him to lose sight in his right eye. Despite this, he became a successful player and manager!
Contents
Playing Career: Wilfried Hannes's Club Journey
Wilfried Hannes was born in Düren-Echtz, Germany. He started his football journey as a striker, a player who scores goals. Later, he became a defender, a player who stops the other team from scoring.
Joining Borussia Mönchengladbach
Hannes joined Borussia Mönchengladbach in 1975. This was a great time for the club, as they were winning the Bundesliga Championship and the UEFA Cup. He quickly became a favorite among fans. He was a very important player for the team.
Winning Titles and Awards
Wilfried Hannes helped his team win many big titles. They won two more German Bundesliga titles in 1976 and 1977. In 1979, they also won the UEFA Cup. He played a key role in these victories.
During his time with Borussia Mönchengladbach, the team also reached several finals. They were runners-up in the European Cup in 1977. They also finished second in the UEFA Cup in 1980 and the German Cup in 1984.
Hannes's Unique Playing Style
As a sweeper, Hannes was known for his powerful runs forward. He also had amazing long-distance shots, which often resulted in goals. He was also very good at heading the ball. His record of 58 goals in 261 games for Borussia Mönchengladbach shows how skilled he was at scoring.
International Career: Playing for West Germany
Wilfried Hannes played for the West Germany national team for about one year in the early 1980s. He earned eight caps, which means he played in eight international matches. Three of these games were important qualifying matches for the 1982 FIFA World Cup.
World Cup Experience
Hannes was part of the West Germany squad for the 1982 FIFA World Cup. His team finished as runners-up in the tournament. However, Hannes did not get to play in any matches during the World Cup. He made fewer appearances because West Germany had a very strong defensive partnership at that time.
Learning from a Legend
Lothar Matthäus, another famous footballer, once said that he learned a lot from Wilfried Hannes. Matthäus played alongside Hannes early in his career at Borussia Mönchengladbach. This shows how respected Hannes was by his teammates.
Coaching Career: After Playing Football
After his playing days, Wilfried Hannes became a football manager. He coached several teams, including Alemannia Aachen from 1991 to 1994. He also managed other clubs, often in the lower divisions of German football. Most recently, he coached SC Borussia 1912 Freialdenhoven in the fifth division.
Honours
Borussia Mönchengladbach
- Bundesliga: 1975–76, 1976–77
- UEFA Cup: 1978–79
See also
In Spanish: Wilfried Hannes para niños
