Hans-Peter Briegel

Who is this?

Hans-Peter Briegel (born 11 October 1955) is a German former professional football player and manager who played as a defender or midfielder. One of the most popular German players in his days, Briegel's original sport was athletics, being successful in various events such as long jump (personal best: 7 metres 44 cm, aged 16), triple jump and specifically in heptathlon-forerunner pentathlon. Briegel also ran 100 metres in 10.8 seconds (officially; hand-timed), aged 16. At the age of 17, he left athletics behind him, playing club football with hometown side SV Rodenbach near Kaiserslautern. During his playing days, Briegel usually played as a left back and defensive midfielder. He was known primarily for his physical, technical and goal scoring abilities for a defensive player.

Career

1. 1955
   Born
2. 1975
   Joined 1. FC Kaiserslautern
3. 1976
   Joined Germany Olympic football team
4. 1976
   Joined Germany national amateur football team
5. 1978
   Joined Germany national football B team
6. 1979
   Joined Germany men's national association football team
7. 1984
   Joined Hellas Verona FC
8. 1985
   Won German Footballer of the Year
9. 1986
   Joined U.C. Sampdoria

Trivia

• •Place of birth: Rodenbach
• •Citizenship: Germany
• •Known as: association football player, association football coach
• •Sport: association football