EDUCATION
University Teacher of Physical Education, DSHS Köln (Colo- gne University of Physical Education), June 1989
DFB Professional Football License ( DFB – German Football Association),
September 1992
UEFA Pro Licence
Professional Coaching Career:
2020: INAC KOBE LEONESSA (women’s, runner up)
KyotoSanga FC, Japan 2nd division Head Coach 2019
Vissel Kobe, Japan 1st division (J – League 1) Head Coach 2018
Double Pass Japan Auditor, Project Japan 2015 (October) – 2016 (March)
Mozambique National Team Manager 2011- 2013 (June)
Urawa Red Diamonds, Japan 1st division (J-League 1) #
Head Coach 2004 – 2007
Manager 2008
Kyoto Purple Sanga FC, Japan 1st and 2nd division (J-League 1+2) Manager 2000 -2003
Jef United Ichihara, Japan 1st division (J-League 1) Manager 1999
Yokohama Flügels, Japan 1st division (J-League 1)
Head coach 1992 – 1997
Manager 1998
Other activities:
SoccerLife, Football Academy Founder, Owner, Coach (from 2009 – now)
TITLES ACHIEVEMENTS AS MANAGER/HEAD COACH
Japan Cup Winner with Yokohama Fluegels 1998 – as manager
Japan Cup Winner with Kyoto Sanga FC 2002 – as manager Championship J-2 with Kyoto Sanga FC 2001 – as manager
Semifinal Asian Champions League with Urawa Reds 2008 –as manager
Runner-up with INAC Kobe Leonessa 2020 as manager
2007 FIFA Club World Cup 3rd with Urawa Red Diamonds – as head coach
2007 Asian Championsleague Winner with Urawa Reds – as head coach
2005/2006 Japan Cup Winner with Urawa Red Diamonds as head coach
2006 J-League Champion with Urawa Red Diamonds – as head coach
INDIVIDUAL HONOURS
Deutscher Fussball Botschafter 2018 (German Ambassador of Football 2018)
JAPAN All Star Game – Coach 2002
Coach of the century ́ Kyoto Purple Sanga
PLAYING CAREER
1975 U-19 National Team Germany
1975 – 1978 Borussia Mönchengladbach, professional – 1st Bundesliga Germany
1979 – 1981 SV Baesweiler 09, 3rd Division, Germany
1981 – 1989 SG Düren 99, 4th and 3rd Division, Germany
1990 – 1992 Aseno Sports Club, 3rd Division, Japan