Sigfried Held

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ИИ

Sigfried Held is a former German football player and manager known for his impactful career in the Bundesliga.

He began his Bundesliga career with Borussia Dortmund in 1965, where he played until 1971.

Held's first club was Kickers Offenbach, where he played before joining Borussia Dortmund.

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Биография

Early Life

Sigfried "Siggi" Held was born in Freudenthal, Sudetenland, which is now part of the Czech Republic. He began his football journey at a young age, joining Kickers Offenbach, where he honed his skills as a forward. His talent on the field quickly became evident, leading him to a professional career in the Bundesliga.

Career

Held's professional career took off in 1965 when he joined Borussia Dortmund, where he played until 1971. During his time at Dortmund, he made a significant impact, contributing to the team's success in the UEFA Cup Winners' Cup in the 1965-66 season. Over his career, he played a total of 442 games in the Bundesliga, scoring 72 goals for clubs including Kickers Offenbach, Borussia Dortmund, and KFC Uerdingen 05. He also represented the West Germany national team from 1966 to 1973, earning 41 caps and playing in the final of the 1966 World Cup.

After retiring from professional play in 1981, Held transitioned into coaching, taking on various roles including head coach for FC Schalke 04 and the Iceland national team. His coaching career spanned several countries, including a stint with Galatasaray and a later role with the Malta national team. As of February 2009, he has been involved with Borussia Dortmund as a fan relations supervisor, showcasing his enduring connection to the club.

Legacy

Sigfried Held's contributions to football are marked not only by his playing achievements but also by his coaching endeavors. He is remembered for his role in the 1966 FIFA World Cup, where West Germany finished as runners-up, and for his significant impact in the Bundesliga. His legacy continues through his work with Borussia Dortmund, where he remains a beloved figure among fans.

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Career

Born in Freudenthal, Sudetenland (now Czech Republic), Held's first football club was Kickers Offenbach. In 1965 he became a player in the Bundesliga with Borussia Dortmund. During his career he played 442 games (72 goals) in the Bundesliga, for Dortmund, Offenbach and Bayer 05 Uerdingen. He also made 41 appearances for the West Germany national team, including the final of the 1966 World Cup. After his retirement as a professional player in 1981 he became a football coach – 1982–83 for FC Schalke 04, 1986–89 for the Iceland national team, 1989–90 for Galatasaray, 1991–93 for Admira Wacker Wien, 1993–95 for Dynamo Dresden, 1995 for Gamba Osaka and 1996–98 for VfB Leipzig. From 2001–2003 he was coach for the Malta national team. In 2004, he became coach for the Thailand national team, but was suspended after only five months. As of February 2009, he works as fan relations supervisor with Borussia Dortmund.

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