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Public records list Sebastian Hoeneß as an association football player and association football coach. Sebastian Hoeneß was born on May 12, 1982 in Munich, Upper Bavaria, Germany. That works out to 44 years old in 2026.
My Take
Carrying the Hoeneß name in German football is a blessing and a burden, and Sebastian Hoeneß strikes me as someone determined to be judged on merit rather than lineage. Rather than chasing a stellar playing career, he built his reputation in the dugout, earning his current post at VfB Stuttgart through results. I respect coaches who emerge from the grind rather than the spotlight, and his preference for attacking, forward-leaning football suggests an optimist's temperament. There's quiet ambition in choosing the harder, less glamorous path of management. I find myself rooting for the man behind the famous surname.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Sebastian Hoeneß
- Name (Japanese)
- セバスティアン・ヘーネス
- Reading
- せばすてぃあん・へーねす
- Born
- May 12, 1982 (age 44)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Taurus / Dog
- Origin
- Munich, Upper Bavaria, Germany
- Occupation
- association football player / association football coach
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3. About this entry
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- Last updated
- 2026-06-20
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 Sebastian Hoeneß born?
Born May 12, 1982 (age 44).
Where is Sebastian Hoeneß from?
Sebastian Hoeneß is from Munich, Upper Bavaria, Germany.
What does Sebastian Hoeneß do?
Sebastian Hoeneß works as association football player, association football coach.
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