11 Facts About Klaus Augenthaler

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Klaus "Auge" Augenthaler was born on 26 September 1957 and is a German football manager and former player.

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Klaus Augenthaler represented the West Germany national team, winning the FIFA World Cup in 1990.

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In 2005, Augenthaler was named as a member of the greatest Bayern Munich XI in the club's history.

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Klaus Augenthaler played generally in the position of centre-back or, especially in the later part of his career, as a sweeper.

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From 1984 until the end of his career as player in 1991, Klaus Augenthaler captained his club side.

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Klaus Augenthaler played 404 Bundesliga matches and made 89 appearances in European cup competitions for Bayern.

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Klaus Augenthaler was part of the squad that reached the final of the 1986 World Cup.

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Klaus Augenthaler took over the reins at Bayer 04 Leverkusen in May 2003.

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Klaus Augenthaler managed to save the club from relegation and stayed on there until September 2005.

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Klaus Augenthaler rejected contract offers from China and Turkey due to a lack of interest.

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Klaus Augenthaler applied to become the new head coach of 1860 Munich in 2015.