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Joachim Löw is an association football player and association football coach, born on February 3, 1960 in Schönau im Schwarzwald, Freiburg Government Region, Germany. That puts Joachim Löw at 66 years old in 2026. Recorded honors include Silbernes Lorbeerblatt, Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany (2010) and Germany's Sports Hall of Fame. The listed height is 182 cm.
My Take
Joachim Low is, for me, one of football's great thinkers. Guiding Germany to the 2014 World Cup, capped by that surreal 7-1 dismantling of Brazil, secured his place among the elite managers. What impresses me most is longevity and philosophy: fifteen years steering a national team demands patience few possess. That a man from tiny Schonau in the Black Forest reached the summit of the world game is a story I love. His sharp, tailored composure on the touchline matched a quietly stubborn vision. The medals and Hall of Fame honors only confirm what the trophies already said.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Joachim Löw
- Name (Japanese)
- ヨアヒム・レーヴ
- Reading
- よあひむ・れーゔ
- Born
- February 3, 1960 (age 66)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aquarius / Rat
- Origin
- Schönau im Schwarzwald, Freiburg Government Region, Germany
- Height
- 182 cm
- Occupation
- association football player / association football coach
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- Silbernes Lorbeerblatt
- 2010 Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany
- Germany's Sports Hall of Fame
3. Links
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joachim%20L%C3%B6w
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E3%83%A8%E3%82%A2%E3%83%92%E3%83%A0%E3%83%BB%E3%83%AC%E3%83%BC%E3%83%B4
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q4462
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
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.
Frequently asked questions
When was Joachim Löw born?
Born February 3, 1960 (age 66).
Where is Joachim Löw from?
Joachim Löw is from Schönau im Schwarzwald, Freiburg Government Region, Germany.
What does Joachim Löw do?
Joachim Löw works as association football player, association football coach.
How tall is Joachim Löw?
Joachim Löw is 182 cm.
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