Michael_Preetz

Michael Preetz

Michael Preetz

German footballer

Michael Preetz (born 17 August 1967) is a German former professional footballer who played as a forward. He spent his whole career in Germany, playing for Fortuna Düsseldorf, 1. FC Saarbrücken, MSV Duisburg and SG Wattenscheid 09, but he is mostly remembered for his seven-year spell at Hertha BSC where he ended his career.[1] After retiring from active play, he stayed with the club, going directly into management.

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Playing career

Michael Preetz scored 178 goals in the top two divisions of the German league system.[2] In 1998–99 he won the top scorer crown of the Bundesliga.

His good form in this season brought him a call-up to Erich Ribbeck's Germany national team in early 1999. Overall, he won seven caps.[3]

Managerial career

On 7 June 2009, Preetz was named as the new general manager of Hertha BSC, replacing former VfB Stuttgart and FC Bayern Munich forward Dieter Hoeneß.[4] On 23 January 2021, Preetz, along with manager Bruno Labbadia, was relieved of his duties.

Managerial record

As of 24 January 2021
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Honours

Hertha BSC

References

  1. [1]
    "Preetz, Michael" (in German). kicker.de. Retrieved 31 December 2012.
  2. [2]
    Arnhold, Matthias (4 June 2015). "Michael Preetz - Matches and Goals in Bundesliga". Rec.Sport.Soccer Statistics Foundation. Retrieved 12 June 2015.
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    Arnhold, Matthias (4 June 2015). "Michael Preetz - International Appearances". Rec.Sport.Soccer Statistics Foundation. Retrieved 12 June 2015.
  4. [4]
    "Die Ära Preetz beginnt" (in German). kicker.de. 11 June 2009. Retrieved 31 December 2012.


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