1. Markus Babbel played as a defender for clubs in Germany and England.
16 Facts About Markus Babbel
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Markus Babbel was a member of the Germany squad that won UEFA Euro 96.
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Markus Babbel transferred to Hamburger SV in August 1992, where he became a regular in the first team and scored his first league goal in Germany's top flight.
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Markus Babbel was a key figure in Liverpool's lineup, known for his trademark surging runs down the right flank, which contributed to several goals, including one in the UEFA Cup final.
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Markus Babbel was capped 51 times and scored one goal for the Germany and was part of the Euro 96 winning team.
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Markus Babbel represented his country at the 1998 FIFA World Cup and Euro 2000.
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On 24 November 2008, Markus Babbel became head coach of VfB Stuttgart.
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On 6 May 2009, Markus Babbel signed a contract extension with VfB Stuttgart until the summer of 2011.
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Markus Babbel took over as head coach of Hertha BSC in July 2010, guiding the team in the 2nd division.
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Markus Babbel successfully led Hertha BSC to promotion back to the Bundesliga by winning the 2.
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However, on 18 December 2011, Markus Babbel was dismissed as coach of Hertha BSC.
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On 10 February 2012, Markus Babbel was appointed manager of TSG Hoffenheim.
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On 3 December 2012, Markus Babbel was dismissed due to poor results, with the team in 16th place in the Bundesliga.
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Markus Babbel's tenure concluded with a record of seven wins, eight draws, and 15 losses.
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On 19 May 2018, Markus Babbel was appointed manager of Western Sydney Wanderers FC in the A-League.
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Markus Babbel was dismissed by the Wanderers on Monday, 20 January 2020, with his assistant coach appointed as interim replacement.