[234][235] On 10 February 2021, Klopp confirmed that his mother, Elisabeth, had died; he was unable to attend her funeral in Germany due to COVID-19 travel restrictions. [246] During the 2010 World Cup, Klopp worked with RTL alongside Gnther Jauch,[247] for which Klopp again won the award for the same category. Manager Bio. He was initially deployed as a striker, but was later moved to defence. That is a significant contribution from the German. Normally the ad cost for an Instagram ad post is based on the number of followers on the account. ", "Jurgen Klopp's tactics: What Dortmund tells us about Liverpool", "How the pressing game is powering the Premier League's top clubs", "Jrgen Klopp Jrgen Klopp's Liverpool and the importance of 'gegenpressing', "What makes Liverpool's gegenpressing so good? [22][24] Recalling his trial at Eintracht Frankfurt where he played alongside Andreas Mller, Klopp described how his 19-year-old self thought, "if that's football, Im playing a completely different game. [32] However, unable to achieve promotion the next year, Klopp resigned at the end of the 200708 season. Mainz again finished 4th in 200203, denied promotion again on the final day on goal difference. Upon retiring in 2001, Klopp became the club's manager, and secured Bundesliga promotion in 2004. Jurgen Klopp is widely regarded as one of the best managers in the [17] They clinched the 201011 Bundesliga title, their seventh league title, with two games to spare on 30 April 2011, beating 1. If I spoke to a player now and he told me: 'If you were playing in the #ChampionsLeague next year then I would be really interested,' I would put the phone down. The father and son share a cute and strong bond. [178] On 22 November, Klopp led Liverpool to a club record 64th consecutive league match unbeaten at Anfield surpassing the previous record of 63 games under Bob Paisley between 1978 and 1981 with a 30 win over Leicester City. These achievements won him back-to-back FIFA Coach of the Year awards in 2019 and 2020. She shared a good bond with her sisters-in-law named Isolde Reich and Stefanie Klopp. [91], Klopp's debut was a 00 away draw with Tottenham Hotspur on 17 October. Jrgen Klopp interviewed by American kids in California Liverpool FC 7.98M subscribers Join Subscribe 2.2M views 6 years ago Celine Dion, Pele and Klopp's US bucket list are just some the. (CNN Espaol) --El alemn Jrgen Klopp es uno de los mejores entrenadores del ftbol. [202] However, Klopp developed his tactics to incorporate more possession based football and more midfield organisation,[203] as well as overseeing the transfers of Alisson Becker, Virgil Van Dijk, Naby Keta and Fabinho ahead of the 201819 season which saw Liverpool achieve their best league start in the club's history, and equal the all-time record for the fewest goals conceded at the mid-point of a top-flight season, conceding just 7 goals and keeping 12 clean sheets.[124]. [39] In his first season, Klopp won his first trophy with the club after defeating German champions Bayern Munich to claim the 2008 German Supercup. Jrgen Norbert Klopp was born in Stuttgart, Baden-Wrttemberg, to parents Norbert and Elisabeth. 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[175], After winning the opening three league games of the 202021 season against Leeds United, Chelsea and Arsenal, on 4 October 2020, Klopp's side lost 72 away to Aston Villa. [14][17] As a young boy, Klopp aspired to become a doctor, but he did not believe he "was ever smart enough for a medical career", saying "when they were handing out our A-Level certificates, my headmaster said to me, 'I hope it works out with football, otherwise it's not looking too good for you'". Their thirty league wins matched the club record for wins in a season. Jurgen Klopp's Children. He also started playing football. Klopp remains the only manager in world football with a positive head-to-head record against Guardiola. We have to change from doubters to believers. Pep Guardiola speaking in 2016 about the attacking strengths of Klopp's teams. Jurgen Klopp was born on June 16, 1967, and his current age is 55 years old. His real name is Jurgen Norbert Klopp. 1. [18], While playing as an amateur footballer, Klopp worked a number of part-time jobs including working at a local video rental store and loading heavy items onto lorries. [259][260] He is also an ambassador for the German anti-racism campaign "Respekt! Bundesliga, Klopp was appointed as the club's manager on 27 February 2001 following the dismissal of Eckhard Krautzun. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge . Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp does not think Sunday's clash with arch-rivals Manchester United will be definitive in their quest for a top-four place as he believes his side are well in the hunt . [201] It also requires high levels of discipline: The team must be compact to close down spaces for the opponent to thread passes through, and must learn when to stop pressing to avoid exhaustion and protect from long balls passed into the space behind the pressing defence. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. [26][27] The day after, Klopp took charge of their first match, which saw Mainz 05 secure a 10 home win over MSV Duisburg. Klopp reflecting on his Champions League triumph with Liverpool in 201819. In 2019, he won the Best FIFA Coach, and in 2020 his leadership team, Liverpool Football Club, won the English Premier League after 30 years. Likewise, Jurgen also found love again when he found Ulla Sandrock who works as a children's book writer and social worker. 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Jurgen Klopp's son has followed steadily in his father's footsteps, building an impressive career for himself. Jrgen Klopp siblings Isolde Reich and Stefanie Klopp are his only known biological brother and sister. Often credited with popularizing the football philosophy known as Gegenpressing, Klopp is regarded by many as one of the best managers in the world. [200] Despite Klopp's pressing tactics resulting in a high attacking output, his Liverpool side was criticised at times for its inability to control games and keep clean sheets. The England and Manchester United striker, 22, is sharing . Company Name. Jrgen Klopp was the third of Norbert and Elisabeth Klopp's three children born in Stuttgart, West Germany. 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Ulla Sandrock, a children's novelist known as 'first Lady of Bundesliga' Sara Hussain Published: 16:31 ET, May 28 2022 Updated: 16:31 ET, May 28 2022 THEY say that behind every great man lies a great woman - and Jurgen Klopp has revealed that his wife wanting to stay in Liverpool was a big reason behind his longevity at the club. Haruno Bldg 3F, 16-1-323 Minami-1jyo Nishi Chuou-ku, Sapporo-shi, Hokkaido 060-0061, Japan. [184], Having started the 202122 season with five wins and three draws from the first eight league fixtures, on 24 October 2021, Liverpool beat Manchester United 50 at Old Trafford. : Jurgen Klopp, officially known as Jrgen Norbert Klopp is a German professional football manager and former player. [103] Liverpool qualified for the Champions League for the first time since 201415 on 21 May 2017, after winning 30 at home against Middlesbrough and finishing fourth in the 201617 Premier League season. 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", "Jrgen Klopp League Managers Association profile", "Profile: New Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp", "Ranked! [139] In the second leg, Klopp's side overturned the deficit with a 40 win, advancing to the final 43 on aggregate, despite Mohamed Salah and Roberto Firmino being absent with injuries, in what was described as one of the greatest comebacks in Champions League history. [195], On 30 July 2022, Liverpool opened the 202223 season by winning the 2022 FA Community Shield with a 31 win over Manchester City, in what was Klopp's first FA Community Shield. Were champions of England, of Europe and the world. [136] After suffering a 30 defeat at the Nou Camp,[137][138] Klopp reportedly asked his players to "just try" or "fail in the most beautiful way" in the second leg of the tie at Anfield. [86], On 8 October 2015, Klopp agreed a three-year deal to become Liverpool manager, replacing Brendan Rodgers. That is what I would say to players. [25] As a player, Klopp closely followed his manager's methods on the training field as well as making weekly trips to Cologne to study under Erich Rutemller to obtain his Football Coaching Licence. While this was partially to account for a number of injuries to key players, it also allowed Klopp to accommodate new signing Xherdan Shaqiri, playing Roberto Firmino in a more creative role and allowing Salah to play in a more central offensive position. From their marriage, Jurgen and Sabine have a son named Marc Klopp. He told journalist Raphael Honigstein: I'm on the left, of course. Klopp and his current wife, Sandrock, do not have children. Now a children's novelist, her book Tom and the Magic Football, was published in 2008. . The foursome earned the moniker of the 'Fab Four' as they supplied the majority of the team's goals over this period of time. Jurgen Klopp has a reputation for bringing out the talents of players, on the field. I got the vaccination because I was concerned about myself but even more so about everybody around me. [57] However, they did not lose a game, topping the group with some impressive performances. $35 per post at $7/CPM. $50 per post at $10/CPM. Ulla Sandrock is Klopp's current wife. Five years ago I asked the supporters to believe us. "[227], Klopp has been married twice. Klopp's wife Ulla Sandrock has been in a relationship with the Liverpool manager since December 2005. Klopp spent most of his playing career at Mainz 05.He was initially deployed as a striker, but was later moved to defence. [223], Klopp has gained notoriety for his enthusiastic touchline celebrations. [187] On 7 December, Liverpool won 21 away against A.C. Milan at the San Siro and became the first English club to win all six Champions League group games in the competition's history. Jurgen was however married to Sabine Klopp.