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My Take
Felix Magath fascinates me because he conquered football twice, from completely opposite chairs. As a player at Hamburger SV he won three Bundesliga titles and scored in two European finals, then reinvented himself as a manager good enough to win Coach of the Year in 2003. That double mastery is rare. I respect that he was never the tallest man on the pitch; at 172 cm he led through intelligence and sheer will. His reputation for brutal discipline divides opinion, but I read it as conviction rather than cruelty. Magath is proof that a relentless mind can outlast any physical limitation.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Felix Magath
- Name (Japanese)
- フェリックス・マガト
- Reading
- ふぇりっくす・まがと
- Born
- July 26, 1953 (age 72)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Leo / Snake
- Origin
- Aschaffenburg, Lower Franconia, Kingdom of Bavaria
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- 172 cm
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- association football player / association football coach / athlete
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
Awards & achievements
- 2003 Football Manager of the Year
- Bavarian Order of Merit
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Felix Magath born?
Born July 26, 1953 (age 72).
Where is Felix Magath from?
Felix Magath is from Aschaffenburg, Lower Franconia, Kingdom of Bavaria.
What does Felix Magath do?
Felix Magath works as association football player, association football coach, athlete.
How tall is Felix Magath?
Felix Magath is 172 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.