Friedhelm Funkel

MSV Duisburg

Funkel was manager of MSV Duisburg between 13 May 1996 and 24 March 2000. During his tenure, Funkel guided the club through one of its more stable periods in the Bundesliga era. In his first full season in charge, he achieved promotion to the Bundesliga by finishing second in the 1995–96 2. Bundesliga campaign. One of the highlights of his spell at Duisburg came in the 1997–98 Bundesliga season, when the team finished in 9th place, their best league position in decades. That same season, Funkel led Duisburg to the final of the DFB-Pokal, where they were narrowly defeated 2–1 by Bayern Munich. His tactical discipline and focus on team cohesion were widely credited for the club's success during this period. Funkel's tenure came to an end in March 2000, following a string of disappointing results. He finished with an overall record of 56 wins, 47 draws, and 59 losses. Despite the mixed results toward the end, Funkel's time at Duisburg is often remembered as one of the more competitive and consistent phases in the club's modern history.

F.C. Hansa Rostock

He was manager of Hansa Rostock from 19 September 2000 to 1 December 2001. He finished with a record of 13 wins, 10 draws, and 22 losses.

1. FC Köln

He was manager of 1. FC Köln from 14 February 2002 to 30 October 2003. He finished with a record of 29 wins, 15 draws, and 19 losses.

Eintracht Frankfurt

Funkel coached Eintracht Frankfurt from 2004 to 2009. He was subsequently…

Club

Managerial

As of 18 May 2025

Funkel has two children. He is the older brother of Wolfgang Funkel.

Player

Bayer Uerdingen

DFB-Pokal: 1984–85

Manager

1. FC Köln

2. Bundesliga: 2024–25