Jürgen Klinsmann

Jürgen Klinsmann

Birthday: July 30, 1964 in Göppingen, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
Height: 181 cm
Jürgen Klinsmann was born on July 30, 1964 in Göppingen, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. He is known for his work on 1992 UEFA European Football Championship (1992), Match of the Day (1964) and European Men's Football Championships (1960). He has been married to Debbie Klinsmann since 1995. They have two children.
If the national coach lets decisions be made from outside, he's lost the team.
If the national coach lets decisions be made from outside, he's lost the team.
As far as knowledge goes I've come a long way.
As far as knowledge goes I've come a long way.
I do swear a lot, but the advantage is that having played abroad, I can choose a different language ...Show more »
I do swear a lot, but the advantage is that having played abroad, I can choose a different language from the referee's. Show less «
We Germans are so good at penalties because we have had to rebuild our country twice.
We Germans are so good at penalties because we have had to rebuild our country twice.
We coaches have to learn how to deal with that: How do I get to each one best - with a talk, with vi...Show more »
We coaches have to learn how to deal with that: How do I get to each one best - with a talk, with video analysis? And what sort of tone? We need our own coaches for that. The sports psychologist coaches me too. Show less «
The young generation has a different curiosity that is more visual.
The young generation has a different curiosity that is more visual.
[on Germany vs England at Euro '96] There was a tremendous atmosphere - above all, coming from the E...Show more »
[on Germany vs England at Euro '96] There was a tremendous atmosphere - above all, coming from the English fans who sang all the way through the game. It was fantastic, it got under your skin. I think no player, English or German, will forget that semi-final. Show less «
Lionel Messi is very much the team player, while Cristiano [Ronaldo] is very ego-driven.
Lionel Messi is very much the team player, while Cristiano [Ronaldo] is very ego-driven.
To any young kid who wants to be a footballer, I would simply say: Have fun playing football and enj...Show more »
To any young kid who wants to be a footballer, I would simply say: Have fun playing football and enjoy the team - spirit. That's the right attitude; that will bring you pleasure and fulfillment in football. A baker cannot live on bread he made yesterday, and a footballer cannot live on his last game. It's about the here and now. Show less «
I think the European Championship in 1996 in England was a great experience for us as there was a gr...Show more »
I think the European Championship in 1996 in England was a great experience for us as there was a great camaraderie in the team and we knew that through this team spirit we could compete with the other teams. We fought all through the tournament and played really good football, even if we were not the best team. Italy were a bit better, England had a great team, but we had the best will. Show less «
We can only win by giving everything and being ready to defeat the adversary with fiery aggression.
We can only win by giving everything and being ready to defeat the adversary with fiery aggression.
I think when there's enough will and aggression, there's no shortage of talent either.
I think when there's enough will and aggression, there's no shortage of talent either.
Personally, I need a high level of physical fitness in order to feel at ease.
Personally, I need a high level of physical fitness in order to feel at ease.
Match of the Day - Season 53
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Football Focus - Season 23
eps 30
Football Focus - Season 24
eps 8
Match of the Day - Season 52
eps 48
Good Rivals - Season 1
eps 3
The Men Who Sold the World Cup - Season 1
eps 2
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