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My Take
Armin Veh's story is the kind I find genuinely compelling: a former player who became a manager and then, in 2007, led VfB Stuttgart to a Bundesliga title and was named German Manager of the Year. He came agonizingly close to a domestic double, losing the DFB-Pokal final in extra time, and that mix of triumph and heartbreak is what makes a coaching career feel human to me. Later years steering Eintracht Frankfurt cemented him as a tough, grounded operator who earned trust on the touchline rather than through flash. I respect managers who carry both their glory and their setbacks without ever pretending the losses didn't sting.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Armin Veh
- Name (Japanese)
- アルミン・フェー
- Reading
- あるみん・ふぇー
- Born
- February 1, 1961 (age 65)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aquarius / Ox
- Origin
- Augsburg, Swabia, Germany
- Height
- 181 cm
- Occupation
- association football player / association football coach
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- 2007 Football Manager of the Year
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Armin Veh born?
Born February 1, 1961 (age 65).
Where is Armin Veh from?
Armin Veh is from Augsburg, Swabia, Germany.
What does Armin Veh do?
Armin Veh works as association football player, association football coach.
How tall is Armin Veh?
Armin Veh is 181 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.