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Oliver Bierhoff was born on May 1, 1968 in Karlsruhe, Karlsruhe Government Region, Germany and is credited as an association football player and association football coach. As of 2026, Oliver Bierhoff is 58 years old. Recorded honors include German Footballer of the Year (1998). The listed height is 191 cm.
My Take
Oliver Bierhoff earns my respect on two fronts. Born in Karlsruhe in 1968, the 191 cm striker was the definition of a target man, delivering pin-point headers that made him one of the most feared aerial threats of his era and earning him German Footballer of the Year in 1998. What I find admirable is the second act: he traded the pitch for the role of technical director, helping shape the German national team from behind the scenes. That he studied at a distance-learning university hints at the thinking footballer beneath the goals. I am always drawn to scorers who can also build, and Bierhoff is exactly that.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Oliver Bierhoff
- Name (Japanese)
- オリバー・ビアホフ
- Reading
- おりばー・びあほふ
- Born
- May 1, 1968 (age 58)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Taurus / Monkey
- Origin
- Karlsruhe, Karlsruhe Government Region, Germany
- Height
- 191 cm
- Occupation
- association football player / association football coach
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- 1998 German Footballer of the Year
3. Links
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
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 Oliver Bierhoff born?
Born May 1, 1968 (age 58).
Where is Oliver Bierhoff from?
Oliver Bierhoff is from Karlsruhe, Karlsruhe Government Region, Germany.
What does Oliver Bierhoff do?
Oliver Bierhoff works as association football player, association football coach.
How tall is Oliver Bierhoff?
Oliver Bierhoff is 191 cm.
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