Matthias Sammer
German association football player, coach and executive (born 1967)
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Summary
Matthias Sammer was born on September 5, 1967[1], in Dresden[2]. He has worked as an association football player[3] and association football coach[4]. He ranks in the top 0.67% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (15,223 views/month, #6,673 of 1,000,298).[5]
Key Facts
- Father: Klaus Sammer[6]
- Country of citizenship: Germany[7], German Democratic Republic[8]
- Award received: German Footballer of the Year[9], Ballon d'Or[10], Osgar[11], German Football Hall of Fame[12]
- Sex or gender: male[13]
- Member of sports team: East Germany national under-21 football team[14]
- Member of political party: Socialist Unity Party of Germany[15]
- League or competition: DDR-Oberliga[16], Bundesliga[17]
- Commons category: Matthias Sammer[18]
- Position played on team / speciality: midfielder[19], sweeper[20]
- Sport: association football[21]
- Family name: Sammer[22]
- Given name: Matthias[23]
- Participant in: UEFA Euro 1992[24], 1994 FIFA World Cup[25], UEFA Euro 1996[26]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: German[27]
- Country for sport: Germany[28], German Democratic Republic[29]
- Name in native language: Matthias Sammer[30]
- Height: 181 cm[31]
- Mass: 75 kg[32]
Why It Matters
Matthias Sammer has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[33] He is known by 19 alternative names across languages and contexts.[34]
FAQs
Where was Matthias Sammer born?
Matthias Sammer's place of birth was Dresden[2].
Who were Matthias Sammer's parents?
Matthias Sammer's father was Klaus Sammer[6].
What did Matthias Sammer do for work?
Matthias Sammer worked as an association football player[3] and association football coach[4].
What awards did Matthias Sammer receive?
Honors received include German Footballer of the Year[9], Ballon d'Or[10], and Osgar[11].