Hannover 96 is a professional football club based in the city of Hanover, Lower Saxony. Founded in 1896, the team has achieved many successes in their history, including competing in the Bundesliga for 30 consecutive years.
They are currently playing in the 2. Bundesliga, the second tier of German football. Throughout the years, they have had some memorable matches, including their first-ever Bundesliga title in 1954, as well as their victory in the German Cup finals in 1992.
With passionate supporters and a talented team, Hannover 96 is one of the most popular and successful clubs in Germany.
1. Steve Cherundolo
Hannover 96
Career
- 1997–1998: Portland Pilots
- 1999–2014: Hannover 96
- 1997: United States U18
- 1998–1999: United States U20
- 1998: United States U23
- 1999–2012: United States
- 2014: Hannover 96 II (assistant)
- 2014–2015: Hannover 96 U15
- 2015: Hannover 96 (assistant)
- 2015–2018: Hannover 96 U17
- 2018: VfB Stuttgart (assistant)
- 2018: United States (assistant)
- 2020–2021: Germany U15 (assistant)
- 2021: Las Vegas Lights
- 2022: Los Angeles FC
Steve Cherundolo is a former American professional football player who played as a right back. He started his career with Hannover 96 before moving to VfB Stuttgart in 2014, where he spent the remainder of his playing career.
After retiring from football, Cherundolo became an assistant coach for Los Angeles FC under new head coach Bob Bradley. He was born on February 19th, 1979 in Rockford, Illinois and raised in nearby DeKalb County.
t Hannover 96 he made 370 appearances over seven seasons before joining VfB Stuttgart in 2014.
In total Steve Cherundolo played 36 times for the United States national team between 1997 and 2012,[3] scoring one goal during that time including captaining the USMNT at the 2010 World Cup finals which they reached after beating Ghana 2-1 in extra time.
On November 25th 2018 it was announced that Steve Cherundolo would be leaving Los Angeles FC after two years of coaching,[7] concluding his decorated playing career with 350 MLS games and 37 caps for the United States national team.
Also Played For: united states best soccer players
2. Hugo Almeida
Forward
Career
- 1993–1996: Buarcos
- 1996–2000: Naval
- 2001–2002: Porto
- 2002–2005: Porto B
- 2003–2007: Porto
- 2003: União Leiria (loan)
- 2004: União Leiria (loan)
- 2005: Boavista (loan)
- 2006–2007: Werder Bremen (loan)
- 2007–2010: Werder Bremen
- 2011–2014: Beşiktaş
- 2014–2015: Cesena
- 2015: Kuban Krasnodar
- 2015–2016: Anzhi
- 2016: Hannover 96
- 2016–2017: AEK Athens
- 2017–2018: Hajduk Split
- 2018–2020: Académica
- 2001: Portugal U16
- 2002: Portugal U18
- 2002–2003: Portugal U19
- 2003: Portugal U20
- 2004–2007: Portugal U21
- 2004: Portugal U23
- 2004–2006: Portugal B
- 2004–2015: Portugal
Hugo Almeida started his career at Portuguese side Buarcos before moving to Naval in 2001. He was signed by then-Porto boss Jesualdo Ferreira in 2002 and went on to score 33 goals over the course of four seasons with the club.
Almeida moved to Boavista on a loan deal in 2005, scoring 14 times en route to helping them avoid relegation that year.
In 2007, he joined União Leiria on a season-long loan and once again proved himself an prolific goal scorer, netting 13 times for the Liga outfit during his time there.
After returning from his spell at União Leiria, Almeida rejoined Porto where he finished his playing days in 2015–16 after appearing 25 times for the Yellow Submarine across all competitions.
Hugo has since gone into coaching, taking up a position with FC Krasnodar as their assistant manager ahead of the 2018–19 Russian Premier League season. denotes current squad member.
Also Played For: fc anzhi makhachkala
3. Christian Schulz
Career
- 1989–1995: TSV Bassum
- 1995–2001: Werder Bremen
- 2001–2005: Werder Bremen II
- 2002–2007: Werder Bremen
- 2007–2016: Hannover 96
- 2016–2018: Sturm Graz
- 2019–2021: Hannover 96 II
- 2004–2010: Germany
- *Club domestic league appearances and goals
Christian Schulz was born in Bassum, West Germany and started playing football at the age of nine. He spent five seasons with TSV Bassum before joining Werder Bremen in 1995.
At Werder, Christian won two Bundesliga titles and three DFB-Pokals (German Cup). In 2001, he joined Hannover 96 where he played until 2013.
During his time at Hannover, Christian helped the club win promotion to the Bundesliga twice and reached the final of the German Cup once.
Since retiring from football, Christian has been working as a coach with various youth teams around Germany Christian Schulz is a German professional footballer who plays for Hannover 96 II.
He made his first-team debut with Werder Bremen in 2001 and has since played for H96, Hannover 96 II and Sturm Graz.
Christian Schulz is known as an accurate finisher from close range, and he has also been used as a substitute on occasions.
In 2016, he won the DFB-Pokal with Hannover 96 before joining Sturm Graz later that year; during his time at both clubs he scored 44 goals in 43 appearances respectively.
Also Played For: sv werder bremen
4. Fabian Ernst
Midfielder
Career
- 1983–1996: Hannover 96
- 1996–1998: Hannover 96
- 1998–2000: Hamburger SV
- 2000–2005: Werder Bremen
- 2005–2009: Schalke 04
- 2009–2012: Beşiktaş
- 2012–2013: Kasımpaşa
- 2014–2015: OSV Hannover
- 1998–2001: Germany U-21
- 2002–2003: Germany Team 2006
- 2002–2006: Germany
- *Club domestic league appearances and goals
Fabian Ernst is a German midfielder who has played for Hannover 96 and the Germany national football team. Ernst made his debut for Hannover in 1997 and went on to make over 250 appearances for the club, scoring 38 goals.
He won four Bundesliga titles with Hannover before transferring to Bayern Munich in 2011. At Bayern Munich, Ernst won two Champions League titles and was named the club's captain in 2013-14. He left Bayern Munich at the end of that season and returned to Hannover 96.
In 2018, he announced his retirement from professional football after 14 years playing at various clubs including Hannover 96, Bayer Leverkusen, Borussia Dortmund, Bayern Munich and Olympique Lyonnais (Lyon).
Fabian Ernst has been capped 63 times by Germany between 2003 and 2017, scoring five goals including an important goal against Portugal during Euro 2016 which helped lead Germany to their first ever European Championship title.
5. Otto Addo
Career
- 1992–1993: Bramfelder SV
- 1993–1996: VfL 93 Hamburg
- 1996–1999: Hannover 96
- 1999–2005: Borussia Dortmund II
- 1999–2005: Borussia Dortmund
- 2005–2007: Mainz 05
- 2007: Hamburger SV II
- 2007–2008: Hamburger SV
- 1999–2006: Ghana
- 2010–2015: Hamburger SV U19
- 2016–2017: FC Nordsjælland (assistant)
- 2020–2021: Borussia Dortmund (assistant)
- 2022: Ghana
- *Club domestic league appearances and goals
Otto Addo was born on 9 June 1975 in Hamburg, West Germany. He started playing football at a very young age and played for various local clubs before signing for Borussia Dortmund in 1992.
Otto Addo made his debut for Dortmund in the Bundesliga in 1997 and went on to make over 300 appearances for the club. He retired from football in 2013 after playing for Borussia Mönchengladbach in the Bundesliga.
Otto Addo has since started working as a talent coach for Borussia Dortmund, and he is also a regular pundit for German television.
Otto Addo is one of the most successful German footballers of all time, having won multiple titles with Dortmund and also representing his country at international level.
He is currently a Talent Coach at Borussia Dortmund. Otto Addo played for Hannover 96 from 1996-1999 and was a part of the team that won the German Cup in 1997.
Addo spent five years at Borussia Dortmund II, where he helped the team win the German Cup in 1999.
Addo then had a successful spell at Mainz 05, where he helped the team win the German Bundesliga in 2007.
After leaving Mainz 05, Addo had a short stint with Hamburger SV II before joining Hamburger SV. He retired from playing in 2008 and became the assistant manager of FC Nordsjælland.
In January of 2019, it was announced that Addo would be joining Borussia Dortmund as their new assistant manager. Addo has also been a part of the Ghana national team, where he has played 15 times.
In addition to his playing and managerial career, Addo has also been a part of the Ghana FA technical committee.
Otto Addo is one of the most successful players in the history of Hannover 96 and Borussia Dortmund II, and he will be a valuable asset to Borussia Dortmund as they attempt to win the Bundesliga title.
Also Played For: ghana soccer team
6. Jupp Heynckes
Career
- 1956–1962: Grün-Weiß Holt
- 1962–1964: Borussia Mönchengladbach
- 1963–1967: Borussia Mönchengladbach
- 1967–1970: Hannover 96
- 1970–1978: Borussia Mönchengladbach
- 1966–1967: West Germany U23
- 1967–1976: West Germany
- 1978–1979: Borussia Mönchengladbach (assistant)
- 1979–1987: Borussia Mönchengladbach
- 1987–1991: Bayern Munich
- 1992–1994: Athletic Bilbao
- 1994–1995: Eintracht Frankfurt
- 1995–1997: Tenerife
- 1997–1998: Real Madrid
- 1999–2000: Benfica
- 2001–2003: Athletic Bilbao
- 2003–2004: Schalke 04
- 2006–2007: Borussia Mönchengladbach
- 2009: Bayern Munich (caretaker)
- 2009–2011: Bayer Leverkusen
- 2011–2013: Bayern Munich
- 2017–2018: Bayern Munich
Jupp Heynckes is a German former footballer who played as a forward for Borussia Mönchengladbach and Hannover 96. He later served as manager of Bayern Munich, and led the club to three consecutive Bundesliga titles.
Heynckes was born in Mönchengladbach in 1945 and started playing football with local side Grün-Weiß Holt. After making his debut for Borussia Mönchengladbach in 1963, he went on to win two Bundesliga titles and a DFB-Pokal with the club.
Heynckes made his international debut for West Germany in 1966 and went on to earn over 50 caps, scoring one goal. He retired from international football in 1990.
Heynckes took over as manager of Hannover 96 in 1970 and led the club to the Bundesliga title in his first season.
He then moved to Bayern Munich in 1978 and led the club to three consecutive Bundesliga titles. Heynckes was appointed manager of Bayern Munich in 1987 and led the club to their first Champions League title in 1996.
He retired from management in 2006. Heynckes was named the FIFA World Coach of the Year in 1998 and the German Footballer of the Year in 1998 and 2007.
He was diagnosed with lung cancer in 2011, but recovered and was later appointed president of the German Football Association (DFB).
Heynckes was given a standing ovation by Bayern Munich fans after his retirement as manager in 2006. Heynckes was inducted into the German Football Hall of Fame in 2007. He died on 9 May 2018, aged 77.
Also Played For: borussia mönchengladbach, germany
7. Jiří Štajner
Forward
Career
- 1982–1990: TJ Senohraby
- 1990–1994: Slavia Prague
- 1994–1996: Slavia Prague
- 1995: Švarc Benešov (loan)
- 1996: České Budějovice
- 1996–1997: Slavia Louňovice
- 1998–1999: MUS Most
- 2000–2002: Slovan Liberec
- 2002–2010: Hannover 96
- 2004: Sparta Prague (loan)
- 2010–2013: Slovan Liberec
- 2013–2014: Mladá Boleslav
- 2015: Neugersdorf
- 2002–2012: Czech Republic
- *Club domestic league appearances and goals
Jiří Štajner is a Czech former footballer who played for Hannover 96, and represented the Czech Republic at international level.
TJ Senohraby in the Czech Republic in 1992, and went on to play for Slavia Prague and Hannover 96 in the German Bundesliga.
Czech Republic in 1998, and went on to make over 60 appearances for his country. Hannover 96's relegation from the Bundesliga. Hannover 96's youth academy.
Czech Footballer of the Year in 2000 and 2003. Benešov, Czechoslovakia, on 27 May 1976. Petra, with whom he has two children.
8. Hans Siemensmeyer
Career
- 1960–1965: Rot-Weiß Oberhausen
- 1965–1974: Hannover 96
- 1974–1975: TSV Havelse
- 1967: Germany
- 1975–1984: TSV Havelse
- 1988–1989: Hannover 96
- *Club domestic league appearances and goals
Hans Siemensmeyer was born in Oberhausen, Germany on September 23, 1940. Siemensmeyer played for various teams during his career, including Borussia Mönchengladbach, Bayer Leverkusen, and Schalke 04.
Siemensmeyer made over 350 appearances in the Bundesliga and also represented his country at international level. Siemensmeyer retired from professional football in 1988 and now lives in Gladbach, Germany.
Hans Siemensmeyer is a highly-respected figure in German football and is often consulted by coaches.
Siemensmeyer was awarded the German Footballer of the Year award in 1985. Siemensmeyer has been a regular commentator for German television since 1988.
Hans Siemensmeyer is a highly-respected figure in German football and is often consulted by coaches. Siemensmeyer was awarded the German Footballer of the Year award in 1985.
9. Didier Ya Konan
Forward
Career
- 2003: ASEC Mimosas
- 2003–2006: ASEC Mimosas
- 2006–2009: Rosenborg
- 2009–2014: Hannover 96
- 2014–2015: Al-Ittihad
- 2015: Hannover 96
- 2015–2017: Fortuna Düsseldorf
- 2006–2017: Ivory Coast
- *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 09:56, 1 December 2018 (UTC), ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 10 June 2014
Didier Ya Konan is a Ivorian forward who has played for ASEC Mimosas, LOSC Lille, and Fortuna Düsseldorf. Ya Konan was born in Angouakro, Ivory Coast in 1984.
Ya Konan started his youth career with ASEC Mimosas in 2003. Ya Konan made his LOSC Lille debut in 2007. Ya Konan moved to Fortuna Düsseldorf in 2011. Ya Konan helped Fortuna Düsseldorf win the German Cup in 2013.
Ya Konan joined Togo side ASEC Abidjan in January 2015. Ya Konan made his Togo debut in a friendly against Congo on 25 January 2015.
Ya Konan has played 79 matches for Togo since his debut in January 2015. Didier Ya Konan began his senior career with ASEC Mimosas, playing for them for three years.
In 2006, Ya Konan moved to Rosenborg, where he spent five years before joining Hannover 96 in 2009. Ya Konan made an immediate impact for Hannover 96, helping them to win the Bundesliga in his first season.
Ya Konan represented Ivory Coast at international level from 2006 to 2017. Ya Konan is a strong and physical defender who is known for his hard tackling.
Ya Konan will leave Hannover 96 at the end of the season, after which he is likely to move to another European club. Ya Konan is a combative and committed defender, and he is likely to be a key player for whichever club he joins in the future.
10. Szabolcs Huszti
Midfielder
Career
- 1997: Tapolca Bauxit
- 1997–2002: Ferencváros
- 2002–2005: Ferencváros
- 2003–2004: Sopron (loan)
- 2005–2006: Metz
- 2006–2009: Hannover 96
- 2009–2012: Zenit Saint Petersburg
- 2012–2014: Hannover 96
- 2014–2015: Changchun Yatai
- 2016–2017: Eintracht Frankfurt
- 2017: Changchun Yatai
- 2018–2020: Fehérvár
- 2004–2010: Hungary
- 2021: Debreceni VSC
- 2022: Fehérvár FC
- *Club domestic league appearances and goals
Szabolcs Huszti is a Hungarian midfielder who has been playing for Hannover 96 since joining in 2013. Huszti started his career at Tapolca Bauxit before joining Ferencváros in 2002.
He made 24 appearances for Ferencváros before joining Hannover 96 in 2013. Huszti has played in the Bundesliga for Hannover 96 and also played for Hungary at international level.
Huszti is a hard-working midfielder who is good at passing the ball and creating chances for his team.
He is seen as a key player for Hannover 96 and his performances have attracted the attention of other clubs.
Huszti is likely to stay with Hannover 96 for the foreseeable future, but he is unlikely to win any trophies with the club. Huszti is a versatile midfielder who can play in central or wide positions.
He is a hard-working player who is good at retaining the ball and creating chances for his team.
11. Dieter Schatzschneider
Career
- 1970–1971: Sachsenross Hannover
- 1971–1974: Hannoverscher SC
- 1974–1975: OSV Hannover
- 1975–1978: OSV Hannover
- 1978–1982: Hannover 96
- 1982–1983: Fortuna Köln
- 1983–1984: Hamburger SV
- 1984–1986: Schalke 04
- 1986–1987: Fortuna Köln
- 1987–1988: Grazer AK
- 1988–1989: Hannover 96
- 1989–1990: FC Augsburg
- 1980–1981: West Germany U-21
- 1982–1984: West Germany Olympic
- 1994–1996: Altona 93
- 1996–1998: Sportfreunde Ricklingen
- 1998–2000: FC Augsburg
Dieter Schatzschneider is a German professional footballer who played as a striker. He began his career with Sachsenross Hannover in 1970, before joining Hannoverscher SC in 1971.
He played for OSV Hannover from 1974 to 1975 before joining Hamburger SV in 1976. He joined Schalke 04 in 1977 and helped the club to win the German Cup in 1978. He transferred to Fortuna Köln in 1983, where he won the Bundesliga title in 1986.
He returned to Hannover 96 in 1987, where he won the DFB-Pokal in 1988. He retired in 1992 after playing for Grazer AK.
Schatzschneider made his international debut in a 1978 FIFA World Cup qualification match against Austria and played at the 1982 and 1990 FIFA World Cups.
He was awarded the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany in 2001.
12. Josip Skoblar
Career
- 1956–1958: Zadar
- 1958–1959: Zadar
- 1959–1966: OFK Belgrade
- 1966–1970: Hannover 96
- 1966–1967: Marseille (loan)
- 1969–1974: Marseille
- 1974–1977: Rijeka
- 1961–1967: Yugoslavia
- 1977–1978: Marseille (technical manager)
- 1979–1981: Orijent
- 1983–1986: Rijeka
- 1986–1987: Hajduk Split
- 1987: Hamburger SV
- 1988: Čelik Zenica
- 1988–1989: Dinamo Zagreb
- 1989: Real Valladolid
- 1990–1991: Hajduk Split
- 1991–1992: Famalicão
- 1994: NK Zagreb
- 1994: Nîmes
- 1995–1996: Rijeka
- 1998: Zadarkomerc
- 2000: Lebanon
- 2001: Marseille
- 2001: Marseille (scout)
- *Club domestic league appearances and goals
Josip Skoblar is a former Croatian footballer who played for clubs in Yugoslavia and France. Skoblar made his professional debut in 1958 with Zadar and went on to play for OFK Belgrade, Hannover 96 and Marseille.
He was loaned to Marseille in 1966. Skoblar was a prolific forward and won the Bundesliga, French Ligue 1 and European Cup with Hannover 96.
He later played for Marseille again. Skoblar was born in 1941 in Privlaka, Banovina of Croatia, Kingdom of Yugoslavia.
Skoblar died on 12 March 2018 at the age of 81. Josip Skoblar was born in Rijeka, Croatia in September of 1934. Skoblar played for Rijeka from 1954 to 1957, making 36 appearances and scoring 11 goals.
Skoblar then moved to Yugoslavia, where he played for Yugoslav clubs, including 32 appearances and 11 goals for Rijeka between 1961 and 1967.
Skoblar then moved to France, where he served as technical manager of Marseille from 1977 to 1978 before returning to Croatia to manage Rijeka in 1979.
Skoblar then moved to Germany to manage Hamburger SV from 1983 to 1986, before returning to Croatia to manage Dinamo Zagreb from 1986 to 1987.
Skoblar then moved to Spain to manage Real Valladolid from 1987 to 1988, before returning to Croatia to manage Hajduk Split from 1988 to 1989.
Skoblar then moved to the United States to manage Čelik Zenica from 1989 to 1990, before returning to Croatia to manage Dinamo Zagreb from 1990 to 1991.
Skoblar then moved to Japan to manage Nîmes from 1995 to 1996, before returning to Croatia to manage Rijeka from 1998 to 2000. Skoblar retired from professional football in 2000.
Also Played For: olympique de marseille
13. Willi Reimann
Career
- 1968–1970: TuS Bremerhaven 93
- 1970–1974: Hannover 96
- 1974–1981: Hamburger SV
- 1981: Calgary Boomers
- 1982–1986: Altona 93
- 1986–1987: FC St. Pauli
- 1987–1990: Hamburger SV
- 1994–1995: SV Lurup
- 1996–1998: VfL Wolfsburg
- 1998: 1. FC Nürnberg
- 1999–2000: FC St. Pauli
- 2002–2004: Eintracht Frankfurt
- 2005–2006: Al-Shaab CSC
- 2006–2007: Eintracht Braunschweig
- *Club domestic league appearances and goals
Willi Reimann was born in 1949 in Fürstenau, West Germany. Reimann played for VfB Rheine before joining Hannover 96 in 1970. Reimann played for Hamburger SV from 1974 to 1981.
Reimann played for the Calgary Boomers from 1981 to 1984. Reimann then played for Eintracht Frankfurt from 1984 to 1988. Reimann joined Bayern Munich in 1988, where he played until his retirement in 2001.
Reimann won the Bundesliga title with Bayern Munich in 1995 and 2000. Reimann also won the DFB-Pokal with Bayern Munich in 1997 and the UEFA Champions League in 2001. Reimann was named the German Footballer of the Year in 1995 and 2000.
Willi Reimann is a former German football striker who played for clubs including VfB Rheine, Hannover 96, Hamburger SV, Eintracht Frankfurt and Bayern Munich.
He is best known for his time with Bayern Munich, where he won the Bundesliga title in 1995 and 2000, and the DFB-Pokal in 1997.
Reimann was also named the German Footballer of the Year in 1995 and 2000. He retired from football in 2001.
14. Kreso Kovacec
Career
- 1987: FC Süderelbe
- 1987–1988: VfL Bochum II
- 1987–1988: VfL Bochum
- 1988–1992: ASV Bergedorf
- 1992–1995: SC Concordia von 1907
- 1995–1997: Hannover 96
- 1997–1999: Tennis Borussia Berlin
- 1999–2002: Hansa Rostock
- 2002–2003: FC Augsburg
- 2003–2004: SV Elversberg
- 2005–2007: DJK Lechhausen
- *Club domestic league appearances and goals
Kreso Kovacec is a Croatian forward who has played for FC Süderelbe, Dundee United, Rangers and Partizan. Kovacec started his youth career at FC Süderelbe before moving to Dundee United in 1987.
He made his professional debut the following year. Kovacec spent five seasons with Dundee United before moving to Rangers in 1992. He spent two seasons with Rangers before moving to Partizan in 1995.
Kovacec won two Scottish Premier League titles with Rangers and also played in the Champions League and UEFA Cup with the club.
Kovacec moved to Partizan in 1995 and played for the club until 2003. He won the Serbian Cup with Partizan in 2002.
Kovacec moved to Serbia in 2003 and played for Red Star Belgrade until his retirement in 2008. Kovacec made 48 appearances for the Croatian national team and scored six goals.
Kovacec retired in 2008 and started working as a football coach. Kovacec is currently the head coach of the Croatia U19 team.
15. Walter Rodekamp
Career
- 1962–1963: FC Schalke 04
- 1963–1968: Hannover 96
- 1965: Germany
- *Club domestic league appearances and goals
Walter Rodekamp was a German author who wrote novels and short stories. He was born in 1941 in Hagen, Germany. He died in 1998 in Hagen, Germany. His works were published in several languages.
He is best known for his novels, which often focus on the German post-war experience. His works have been praised for their literary quality and for their portrayal of postwar Germany. Walter Rodekamp is buried in Hagen, Germany.
His works are available in several languages. Walter Rodekamp is a former striker who played for Schalke 04 and Hannover 96 in the Bundesliga. He scored three goals in his three appearances for Schalke 04 and 157 goals in total for Hannover 96.
He also represented Germany at international level. Walter Rodekamp was born in 1962 in Hannover, Germany.
Walter Rodekamp started his career with Hannover 96 in the Bundesliga. He played 157 games for the club, scoring 71 goals. Walter Rodekamp retired from professional football in 1988.
Walter Rodekamp is currently a football coach. He has worked as a coach at Hannover 96, FC Schalke 04, and VfB Stuttgart. Walter Rodekamp is currently the head coach of the youth team at Hannover 96.
Walter Rodekamp is a former international footballer who played for Germany. He made his international debut in 1965 and played at three World Cups.
Walter Rodekamp is a highly-rated football coach. He has been described as a 'tireless worker' and has a 'strong scientific approach to coaching'.
Walter Rodekamp is a former professional footballer who played for Hannover 96 and FC Schalke 04 in the Bundesliga. He is currently the head coach of the youth team at Hannover 96.
16. Siegfried Reich
Career
- 1978–1981: VfL Wolfsburg
- 1981–1983: Borussia Mönchengladbach
- 1983–1984: Borussia Dortmund
- 1984–1985: Arminia Bielefeld
- 1985–1989: Hannover 96
- 1989–1992: Bayer Uerdingen
- 1992–1996: VfL Wolfsburg
- *Club domestic league appearances and goals
Siegfried Reich was a striker who played for clubs in Germany, Italy, and Spain. He is most notable for his time with Bayern Munich, for whom he scored 118 goals in 254 appearances.
Reich also represented West Germany at international level, and was a part of the team that reached the semi-finals of the 1986 World Cup.
After retiring from football, Reich became a football coach, most notably with his former club Bayern Munich.
He has also worked as a television pundit and is currently the manager of the German Under-21 team. Siegfried Reich was born in Fallersleben, West Germany, on 29 September 1959.
He started his career with local side SV Fallersleben before moving to Rot-Weiss Essen in the north-east of Germany in 1977.
Two seasons later, he moved to Bayern Munich, where he spent the majority of his career. Reich made 254 appearances for Bayern, scoring 118 goals, including 54 in the Bundesliga, 33 in the DFB-Pokal, and six in the UEFA Champions League.
He also represented West Germany at international level, making 33 appearances and scoring six goals.
After retiring from football, Reich became a football coach, most notably with his former club Bayern Munich. He was also a television pundit and is currently the manager of the German Under-21 team.
Siegfried Reich was born in Fallersleben, West Germany, on 29 September 1959. He started his career with local side SV Fallersleben before moving to Rot-Weiss Essen in the north-east of Germany in 1977.
Two seasons later, he moved to Bayern Munich, where he spent the majority of his career. Reich made 254 appearances for Bayern, scoring 118 goals, including 54 in the Bundesliga, 33 in the DFB-Pokal, and six in the UEFA Champions League.
He also represented West Germany at international level, making 33 appearances and scoring six goals. After retiring from football, Reich became a football coach, most notably with his former club Bayern Munich.
He was also a television pundit and is currently the manager of the German Under-21 team. Siegfried Reich was born in Fallersleben, West Germany,
17. Frank Hartmann
Career
- 1980–1984: 1. FC Köln
- 1984–1986: FC Schalke 04
- 1986–1990: 1. FC Kaiserslautern
- 1990–1993: SG Wattenscheid 09
- 1994: SG Wattenscheid 09
- 1995–1996: FV Engers 07
- *Club domestic league appearances and goals
Hartmann started his youth career with TuS Treis/Karden before moving to TuS Binningen-Forst in 1981. He made his Bundesliga debut with Werder Bremen in 1984 and remained with the club until 1986.
Hartmann then joined 1. FC Köln and played for them for six years, making over 120 appearances. Hartmann then moved to FC St. Pauli and played for them for a year.
Hartmann retired from professional football in 1993 and later became a football coach.
Hartmann represented the West Germany national team on a number of occasions and played in the 1988 European Championship.
Hartmann is currently a football coach and works with the youth teams of 1. FC Köln. Hartmann has two sons and lives in Cologne.
Hartmann is a World Cup champion with West Germany in 1990. Frank Hartmann was a successful player and manager in the German league.
He began his playing career at 1. FC Köln, and was part of the team that won the Bundesliga title in 1984. Hartmann then played for FC Schalke 04 for two seasons, before moving to 1.
FC Kaiserslautern in 1990. He retired from playing in 1993, but remained in management with SG Wattenscheid 09. Hartmann was appointed manager of SG Wattenscheid 09 in 1994, and led the team to promotion to the Bundesliga in his first season.
He then moved to FV Engers 07, where he remained for two seasons. Hartmann then returned to SG Wattenscheid 09, where he spent a total of six seasons. He retired from coaching in 2009, but remains involved in football administration.
18. Vladan Milovanović
Career
- 1990–1992: Napredak Kruševac
- 1992–1993: Dynamo Dresden
- 1993–1994: VfL Osnabrück
- 1994–1995: FSV Frankfurt
- 1995–1996: TuS Celle
- 1996–1998: Hannover 96
- 1998–2000: Eintracht Braunschweig
- 2000: Arminia Hannover
- 2001: Austria Lustenau
- 2001–2002: SV Babelsberg 03
- *Club domestic league appearances and goals
Vladan Milovanović was born on July 7th, 1970 in SFR Yugoslavia. Vladan started his career playing for Red Star Belgrade, where he would go on to make over 350 appearances.
Vladan was a prolific striker during his time playing for Red Star, scoring over 150 goals in all competitions. Vladan retired from playing in 2009, after spending a season with Greek side AEK Athens.
Vladan has since been working as a football coach, most notably with his former club Red Star Belgrade. Vladan is a football ambassador for the Serbia national team, and has also represented his country at international level.
The 52-year-old is married with two children. Vladan is a fan of Manchester United. Vladan is a member of the Serbia Football Association Hall of Fame. Vladan Milovanovic is a Serbian football player who currently plays for German side Osnabrück.
Milovanovic has played for clubs in Germany, Austria, and Serbia. Vladan Milovanovic began his career with Napredak Kruševac in the 1990s.
After a few seasons with Napredak, Milovanovic moved to German side Dynamo Dresden. In the mid-1990s, Milovanovic also had a spell with VfL Osnabrück.
He then moved to Germany's FSV Frankfurt, where he spent a decade as a regular starter. In 2007, Milovanovic signed for Hannover 96, where he played until he retired in 2010.
He then spent one season with Austrian side Lustenau before returning to his native Serbia to play for SV Babelsberg 03.
Milovanovic has won two Serbian Cups and two Serbian SuperLiga titles with Napredak Kruševac, Dynamo Dresden, and FSV Frankfurt, respectively. He has also represented his country at international level.
19. Daniel Stendel
Career
- 1994: FFC Viktoria
- 1994–1997: Hamburger SV II
- 1995–1997: Hamburger SV
- 1997–1998: SV Meppen
- 1998–1999: FC Gütersloh
- 1999–2006: Hannover 96
- 2006–2007: FC St. Pauli
- 2007–2008: Hannover 96 II
- 2007–2008: Hannover 96 II (assistant)
- 2008–2013: Hannover 96 (U17 manager)
- 2013–2016: Hannover 96 (U19 manager)
- 2016–2017: Hannover 96
- 2018–2019: Barnsley
- 2019–2020: Heart of Midlothian
- 2021: Nancy
- 2022: Hannover 96 II
- *Club domestic league appearances and goals
Daniel Stendel is a 48-year-old striker who currently plays for Hannover 96 II. He started his career with Hamburger SV II in 1994 and made over 100 appearances for the club.
Daniel has represented East Germany at youth level and played seven times for the senior team between 1997 and 1998. In 1998, he signed for SV Meppen and helped the club to promotion to the Bundesliga.
Daniel has since played for a number of lower league clubs, most notably Hannover 96 II. Daniel is a hard-working striker who is always looking to score goals. Daniel is a popular figure in the club's dressing room and is well-respected by his team-mates.
Daniel is a regular member of the East Germany national team and has made over 50 appearances. Daniel is currently managed by Hannover 96 II's current manager, Thomas Schaaf. Daniel is a popular figure in the Hannover 96 fan-base and is highly respected by supporters.
20. Ferdinand Keller
Career
- 1969–1970: 1860 Munich
- 1970–1972: Hannover 96
- 1972–1976: 1860 Munich
- 1976–1978: Hamburger SV
- 1978–1979: Borussia Neunkirchen
- 1975: West Germany
- *Club domestic league appearances and goals
Ferdinand Keller was born on 30 July 1946 in Munich, Germany. Keller started his career at 1860 Munich, before moving to Tottenham Hotspur in England in 1969.
Keller played 24 games for Tottenham Hotspur, scoring two goals. Keller later moved to Austria Wien, where he played until his retirement in 1984. Keller was a member of the German national team, and played 62 games over a span of ten years.
Keller retired from football in 1984, and later worked as a football coach. Keller is currently retired, and lives in Austria. Keller is a honorary member of the Austrian Football Association. Keller was inducted into the Tottenham Hotspur Hall of Fame in 1999.
Ferdinand Keller was born on October 10th, 1950 in Hannover, Germany. Keller started his career at Hannover 96 in 1970, and helped the club to win the Bundesliga title in 1972 and the DFB-Pokal in 1973.
Keller then transferred to Munich 1860 in 1976, where he helped the club to win the Bundesliga title in 1976 and the DFB-Pokal in 1977.
Keller then transferred to Hamburger SV in 1978, where he helped the club to win the Bundesliga title in 1979. Keller then transferred to Borussia Neunkirchen in 1979, where he played until his retirement in 1982.
Keller made his international debut for West Germany in 1975, and played a total of 207 matches for his country. Keller was a member of the West German team that won the World Cup in 1990.
Keller retired from playing in 1982, and later became a manager for Hamburger SV and Bayern Munich. Keller is currently the manager of Hannover 96.
21. Rolf Paetz
Career
- 1951–1952: SV Erle 08
- 1952–1958: Hannover 96
- 1969: Hannover 96
- *Club domestic league appearances and goals
Rolf Paetz was a forward for AC Milan during the 1950s and 1960s. He is most remembered for his spells at the club with Gianni Rivera and Paolo Maldini.
Paetz won two Serie A titles and three European Cups with Milan. He also made 45 appearances for Germany. He died in 1994 at the age of 71. Rolf Paetz was born in 1951 in Hannover, Germany.
He played in the Bundesliga with Hannover 96 from 1952 to 1958. He was a manager with Hannover 96 from 1969 to 1978. He left Hannover 96 in 1978 to manage Rot-Weiß Oberhausen. He left Oberhausen in 1984 to manage Borussia Monchengladbach.
He left Monchengladbach in 1988 to manage Bayer Leverkusen. He left Leverkusen in 1991 to manage Schalke 04. He left Schalke 04 in 1993 to manage Werder Bremen. He left Bremen in 1995 to manage Borussia Mönchengladbach.
22. Ron-Robert Zieler
Goalkeeper
Career
- 1994–1999: SCB Viktoria Köln
- 1999–2005: 1. FC Köln
- 2005–2008: Manchester United
- 2008–2010: Manchester United
- 2008–2009: Northampton Town (loan)
- 2010–2011: Hannover 96 II
- 2010–2016: Hannover 96
- 2016–2017: Leicester City
- 2017–2019: VfB Stuttgart
- 2019: Hannover 96
- 2020–2021: 1. FC Köln (loan)
- 2004–2005: Germany U16
- 2005–2006: Germany U17
- 2007: Germany U18
- 2008: Germany U19
- 2009: Germany U20
- 2011–2015: Germany
Ron-Robert Zieler is a goalkeeper who currently plays for Hannover 96. He began his career with SCB Viktoria Köln before joining Manchester United in 2008.
He spent two seasons with Northampton Town on loan before returning to Manchester United. He has made over 100 appearances for Manchester United, and has represented Germany at various youth levels.
He is currently the number one goalkeeper for Hannover 96. Zieler is a versatile player who can fill in at any position on the field.
He is a hard-working goalkeeper who always puts in a effort. He is a popular player among his teammates and fans.
Zieler is a promising goalkeeper who is looking to continue his career in the Bundesliga. Ron-Robert Zieler is a goalkeeper who has played for Hannover 96 II and Leicester City in the German Bundesliga. He was part of the Germany team that won the 2014 World Cup.
He has also played for the national team at the UEFA European Championship. He was signed by VfB Stuttgart in 2017, but he left for Hannover 96 in 2019.
He is currently contracted to Hannover 96 until 2021. Zieler is a regular member of the German national team and is considered one of the best goalkeepers in the world.
23. Sebastian Ernst
Midfielder
Career
- 2012–2013: Hannover 96
- 2013–2015: Hannover 96 II
- 2014–2016: Hannover 96
- 2016–2017: 1. FC Magdeburg
- 2017: Würzburger Kickers
- 2017–2021: Greuther Fürth
- 2021: Hannover 96
- *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 09:30, 1 July 2021 (UTC)
Sebastian Ernst started his career at Hannover 96 and has been a regular in their midfield since joining in 2016. He has made more than 50 appearances for the club, scoring five goals.
Ernst has represented Germany at under-21 level and was part of their World Cup winning squad in 2014. He is likely to be a key player for Hannover 96 in their bid to return to the Bundesliga.
Ernst is a hard-working midfielder who is always keen to put in a good performance for his club. He is a versatile player who is capable of playing in both defensive and offensive midfield positions.
Ernst is known for his quick thinking and ball control. He is a popular player with the Hannover 96 fans who see him as a key part of the club's future. Sebastian Ernst is regarded as one of the most promising young midfielders in Germany.
24. Waldemar Anton
Defender
Career
- 2007: Mühlenberger SV
- 2007–2015: Hannover 96
- 2015–2018: Hannover 96 II
- 2016–2020: Hannover 96
- 2020: VfB Stuttgart
- 2016–2019: Germany U21
- 2022: Uzbekistan
Waldemar Anton is a defender who currently plays for VfB Stuttgart. Anton started his career at Mühlenberger SV before moving to Hannover 96 in 2015. Anton made his international debut for Uzbekistan in 2017.
Anton is a part of the Uzbekistan national team and has been called up for the World Cup in Russia. Anton has a good physique and is known for his strong defending skills. Anton is a promising young defender and has the potential to be a top player in the future.
Anton is a hard worker and is always looking to improve his game. Anton is a popular player with the fans and is highly respected within the VfB Stuttgart squad.
Anton is a regular starter for the national team and is considered one of the country's most promising defenders.
Waldemar Anton is a German footballer who currently plays for VfB Stuttgart. Waldemar Anton has played for Hannover 96 II and Hannover 96 in the 2nd Bundesliga.
In 2017, Waldemar Anton helped Germany win the UEFA European Under-21 Championship. Waldemar Anton has also represented Germany at U21 level.
Waldemar Anton is a versatile player who is capable of playing either in midfield or at forward. Waldemar Anton is an exciting player to watch, with his quick feet and eye for goal.
Waldemar Anton is set to become a key player for VfB Stuttgart in the future. Waldemar Anton is a regular for the Germany national team.
Waldemar Anton is a young player with a lot of potential, and he is sure to become a star in the Bundesliga.
Also Played For: vfb stuttgart
25. Christopher Avevor
Defender
Career
- 2004–2006: Eckernförder SV
- 2006–2008: Holstein Kiel
- 2008–2010: Hannover 96
- 2010–2014: Hannover 96 II
- 2010–2014: Hannover 96
- 2012–2013: FC St. Pauli (loan)
- 2014: Fortuna Düsseldorf II
- 2014–2016: Fortuna Düsseldorf
- 2016: FC St. Pauli
- 2009–2010: Germany U18
- 2010: Germany U19
- 2011: Germany U20
- *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 1 July 2021, ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 21:50, 12 November 2012 (UTC)
Christopher Avevor is a German footballer who currently plays for FC St.Pauli. Avevor has played for several clubs in his career including Eckernförde IF and Eckernförder SV.
Avevor was born in Kiel and played for the Germany U-19 team. Avevor has played for several clubs in the Bundesliga including FC Schalke 04 and Hamburger SV. Avevor has made a total of 126 appearances in the Bundesliga and 2 appearances in the DFB-Pokal.
Avevor has represented Germany at U-20 and U-21 level. Christopher Avevor is a professional footballer who plays as a left back for FC St. Pauli in the German Bundesliga.
Avevor made his professional debut for Hannover 96 in the 2010–11 season and went on to make 42 appearances for the club over the next three seasons.
In the 2014–15 season, Avevor joined FC St. Pauli on loan and went on to make 28 appearances for the club in all competitions.
Avevor returned to Hannover 96 in the 2016–17 season and went on to make 75 appearances for the club in all competitions.
Avevor has also represented Germany at international level, making 4 appearances for the country's U19, U20, and U21 squads. Christopher Avevor is a left back who is known for his strong defensive capabilities.
Also Played For: fc st. pauli
26. Martin Groth
Career
- SC Langenhagen
- Hannover 96
- 1987–1995: Hannover 96
- 1995–1998: Hansa Rostock
- 1998–2003: Hamburger SV
- 2003–2004: VfB Lübeck
- *Club domestic league appearances and goals
Martin Groth is a German professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Werder Bremen. Groth began his career at SC Langenhagen, before moving to 1.
FC Köln in 1992. He spent six seasons at Cologne, helping the club to two Bundesliga titles and two DFB-Pokals. In 2001, Groth joined Werder Bremen, where he has since made over 200 appearances.
He has also won two DFB-Pokals with the club. Groth has represented his country at international level, making 36 appearances and scoring two goals.
He has also been a part of the German squad that won the UEFA Euro 2008 and the 2013 Confederations Cup.
Groth was born in Hanover, West Germany, in 1969. He began his youth career at SC Langenhagen, before moving to 1. FC Köln in 1992.
He spent six seasons at Cologne, helping the club to two Bundesliga titles and two DFB-Pokals. In 2001, Groth joined Werder Bremen, where he has since made over 200 appearances.
He has also won two DFB-Pokals with the club. Groth has represented his country at international level, making 36 appearances and scoring two goals.
He has also been a part of the German squad that won the UEFA Euro 2008 and the 2013 Confederations Cup.
Groth retired from international football in 2013, after Germany's unsuccessful campaign at the World Cup.
He has since been a regular starter for Werder Bremen, helping the club to successive Bundesliga titles in 2017 and 2018. Groth is married and has two children.
Also Played For: hamburger sv
27. Cedric Teuchert
Forward
Career
- 2001–2009: DVV Coburg
- 2009–2015: 1. FC Nürnberg
- 2014–2016: 1. FC Nürnberg II
- 2014–2018: 1. FC Nürnberg
- 2018–2020: Schalke 04
- 2019: Schalke 04 II
- 2019–2020: Hannover 96 (loan)
- 2020–2021: Union Berlin
- 2022: Hannover 96
- 2011: Germany U15
- 2012–2013: Germany U16
- 2014: Germany U17
- 2015: Germany U18
- 2016: Germany U19
- 2016: Germany U20
- 2017–2018: Germany U21
- 2021: Germany Olympic
- *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 15 May 2022
Cedric Teuchert is a German forward who plays for Hannover 96. Teuchert made his Bundesliga debut for Hannover in November 2016, coming on as a substitute in a 2-1 victory over Hertha Berlin.
Teuchert has also played for 1. FC Nürnberg and DVV Coburg in Germany's top flight. Teuchert represented Germany at youth level, playing at the U-17, U-19, and U-21 levels. Teuchert is known for his powerful striking ability and speed on the pitch.
Hannover 96 are currently in the Bundesliga relegation zone, but Teuchert has scored three times in 26 appearances this season. Teuchert is likely to feature in Germany's Euro 2020 squad. In 2018, Teuchert was named the German Footballer of the Year.
Cedric Teuchert is married to his long-time girlfriend, Hannah and the couple has two children.
28. Maximilian Beier
Career
- 2014–2015: Brandenburger SC Süd
- 2015–2018: Energie Cottbus
- 2018–2020: 1899 Hoffenheim
- 2020: 1899 Hoffenheim II
- 2020: 1899 Hoffenheim
- 2021: Hannover 96 (loan)
- 2019: Germany U17
- *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 23 July 2022, ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 9 May 2020
Maximilian Beier is a 20-year-old German forward who currently plays for Hannover 96 on loan from 1899 Hoffenheim. Beier has made a name for himself with his performances for Hannover 96 in the Bundesliga, scoring 10 goals in 26 appearances this season.
Beier has also represented Germany at various youth levels, including the U19 and U20 teams. Having started his career at Eintracht Frankfurt, Beier is now looking to cement his place in the Hannover 96 first team.
Beier is a mobile forward who is capable of playing on the left or the right wing, and is also capable of scoring goals from distance.
Beier is one of a number of young German players who are looking to make an impact in European football this season.
Beier is a versatile forward who is capable of playing in a number of attacking positions, and is also a reliable set-piece taker. With 10 goals in 26 appearances this season, Beier is one of the most in-form strikers in the Bundesliga.
Beier is a hard-working forward who is always looking to get on the scoresheet, and is a threat in the air and on the ground.
Also Played For: 2. bundesliga
29. Bright Arrey-Mbi
Career
- 2014: SG Kaarst
- 2014: Norwich City
- 2014–2019: Chelsea
- 2019–2020: Bayern Munich
- 2020: Bayern Munich II
- 2021: Bayern Munich
- 2022: 1. FC Köln (loan)
- 2022: 1. FC Köln II (loan)
- 2022: Hannover 96 (loan)
- 2022: Hannover 96 II (loan)
- 2016: England U15
- 2018–2019: Germany U16
- 2019–2020: Germany U17
- 2021: Germany U19
- *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 15:00, 18 February 2023 (UTC), ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 26 March 2022
Bright Arrey-Mbi is a defender who currently plays for Hannover 96 on loan from Bayern Munich. He has played for SG Kaarst and Norwich City youth teams.
Arrey-Mbi was born in Cameroon in 2003 and moved to Germany with his family when he was young. He started playing football at the age of six and is now a regular in the Bayern Munich U19 side.
Arrey-Mbi has made one appearance for the Cameroon national team and was part of the side that competed at the U17 World Cup in 2017. Arrey-Mbi is a versatile defender who can play either at centre-back or on the left-hand side.
He is considered one of the brightest young prospects in European football and is expected to become a regular for Bayern Munich in the future. Arrey-Mbi is a hard-working player who is always keen to put in a good performance for his team.
He is known for his leadership qualities and is considered to be a model professional by both his team-mates and the coaching staff at Bayern Munich. Arrey-Mbi is a committed defender who is always willing to put in extra effort in order to help his team win.
He is a composed player who is capable of making quick and accurate passes on the ball. Arrey-Mbi is an ambitious player who is always looking to improve his skills.
He is a versatile defender who is comfortable playing in a number of positions on the pitch. Arrey-Mbi is a long-term prospect who is expected to become a regular for Bayern Munich in the future.
He has the potential to become a top-class defender and is considered to be one of the most promising young defenders in Europe. Arrey-Mbi is a hard-working defender who is always keen to improve his skills and develop his game.
He is a model professional and is respected by both his team-mates and the coaching staff at Bayern Munich.
30. Miiko Albornoz
Defender
Career
- 1994–2007: IF Brommapojkarna
- 2007–2011: IF Brommapojkarna
- 2011–2014: Malmö FF
- 2014–2020: Hannover 96
- 2021: Colo-Colo
- 2022: Vejle
- 2005–2007: Sweden U17
- 2007–2009: Sweden U19
- 2009–2012: Sweden U21
- 2014: Chile
Miiko Albornoz is a Swedish left-back who has played for Vejle Boldklub in Denmark. Albornoz was born in Stockholm in 1990 and started playing football at the age of eight for IF Brommapojkarna.
Albornoz made his debut for IF Brommapojkarna in a league match against Helsingborgs IF in 2007 and went on to make 82 appearances for the club.
Albornoz signed for Danish side Vejle Boldklub in February 2011 and has made nine appearances for the side so far.
Albornoz has represented Sweden at youth level and played at the 2011 UEFA European Under-21 Championship.
Albornoz is a left-back by trade and is also capable of playing as a defensive midfielder. Albornoz is a hard-working player who is always looking to put in a good performance for his club and country.
Albornoz is a versatile defender who is capable of playing in a number of different positions. Albornoz is a promising defender who is still developing as a player and has a lot of potential to fulfil.
31. Robert Enke
Goalkeeper
Career
- 1985: BSG Jenapharm
- 1986–1995: Carl Zeiss Jena
- 1995–1996: Carl Zeiss Jena
- 1996–1999: Borussia Mönchengladbach
- 1999–2002: Benfica
- 2002–2004: Barcelona
- 2003: Fenerbahçe (loan)
- 2004: Tenerife (loan)
- 2004–2009: Hannover 96
- 1997–1999: Germany U-21
- 1998: Germany Olympic
- 2000–2004: Germany B
- 2007–2009: Germany
- *Club domestic league appearances and goals
Robert Enke was a goalkeeper who played for Carl Zeiss Jena and Hannover 96. He died in 2009 at the age of 32 after a long battle with depression. Enke was born in East Germany in 1977 and started his career with BSG Jenapharm.
He made his Bundesliga debut for Hannover 96 in 2002 and went on to make over 100 appearances for the club. Enke had a long and successful career, winning several trophies including the Bundesliga, DFB-Pokal, and UEFA Champions League.
He was also voted German Goalkeeper of the Year in 2002 and 2007. Enke was diagnosed with depression in 2007 and battled the illness for several years before passing away in 2009.
His death was a huge shock to the football world and his memory will be remembered fondly.
Robert Enke is survived by his wife and two children. His death has left a lasting impact on the football community and his legacy will continue to be felt for years to come.
32. Mohammed Abdellaoue
Forward
Career
- 1997–2000: Hasle-Løren
- 2001–2003: Skeid
- 2003–2007: Skeid
- 2008–2010: Vålerenga
- 2010–2013: Hannover 96
- 2013–2015: VfB Stuttgart
- 2015–2017: Vålerenga
- 2003: Norway U18
- 2004: Norway U19
- 2005: Norway U21
- 2008–2017: Norway
- *Club domestic league appearances and goals
Mohammed Abdellaoue is a Norwegian football player who currently plays for VfB Stuttgart. He started his career at Hasle-Løren before moving on to Skeid.
Abdellaoue then had a successful two-year spell at VfB Stuttgart, where he scored 25 goals in 92 appearances. He has also represented Norway at international level, making his debut in 2007.
Abdellaoue is a hard-working forward who is known for his good technical skills. He is a regular starter for VfB Stuttgart and is expected to be a key player for the club in the upcoming season.
Abdellaoue is contracted to VfB Stuttgart until 2020. He is a popular player with the fans, and is often referred to as "The Prophet".
Mohammed Abdellaoue is a key player for VfB Stuttgart and is expected to help the club challenge for honours this season.
33. Thomas Brdarić
Career
- 1992–1993: VfL Kirchheim/Teck
- 1993–1994: VfB Stuttgart (A)
- 1993–1994: VfB Stuttgart
- 1994–1996: Fortuna Düsseldorf
- 1996–1999: Fortuna Köln
- 1999–2004: Bayer Leverkusen
- 2003–2004: Hannover 96 (loan)
- 2004–2005: VfL Wolfsburg
- 2005–2008: Hannover 96
- 1993–1998: Germany U-21
- 2002–2005: Germany
- 2009: 1. FC Union Solingen
- 2011: KFC Uerdingen U19
- 2011: Dinamo Minsk (sporting director)
- 2012: FC Bunyodkor (sporting director)
- 2013–2014: TSG Neustrelitz
- 2014–2015: VfL Wolfsburg II
- 2015–2017: TSV Steinbach
- 2017: KF Shkëndija
- 2017–2018: Tennis Borussia Berlin
- 2018–2019: Rot-Weiß Erfurt
- 2020−2022: Vllaznia
- 2022: Chennaiyin
Thomas Brdarić is a German-born Indian footballer who plays as a forward for Chennaiyin FC. He started his career with VfB Neuffen before moving to Stuttgart and then to VfL Kirchheim/Teck.
He made his senior debut for VfL Kirchheim/Teck in 1993 and went on to play for Stuttgart, VfB Stuttgart (A), Chennaiyin FC and FC Pune City. He has represented Germany at international level, winning the Under-21 European Championship in 1996.
He is known for his pace and skill on the ball, and is a popular figure with the Chennaiyin supporters. He is currently head coach of Chennaiyin FC. Thomas Brdarić is married and has two children.
He is a Muslim Thomas Brdarić is a respected figure in Indian football and is widely considered one of the country's best players of his generation.
34. Gerald Asamoah
Midfielder
Career
- 1990: VfV Hainholz
- 1990–1991: SG Borken
- 1991–1994: BV Werder Hannover
- 1994–1996: Hannover 96
- 1996–1999: Hannover 96
- 1999–2010: Schalke 04
- 2004: Schalke 04 II
- 2010–2011: FC St. Pauli
- 2012–2013: Greuther Fürth
- 2013–2015: Schalke 04 II
- 2001–2006: Germany
- 2016–2021: Schalke 04 II
Gerald Asamoah is a Ghanaian forward who has played for Schalke 04 and Hannover 96 in the Bundesliga. Asamoah started his career at VfV Hainholz before moving to SG Borken.
Asamoah joined Hannover 96 in 1996 and made an immediate impact, scoring 28 goals in 79 appearances for the club. Asamoah moved to Schalke 04 in 1999 and helped the club win the Bundesliga title in his first season.
He also won the Golden Boot award for the season. Asamoah was part of the Ghanaian team that competed at the 2002 World Cup and the 2006 Africa Cup of Nations. Asamoah retired from football in 2010 and has since started a career as a football commentator.
Asamoah was named the African Footballer of the Year in 2006 and the African Player of the Year in 2007. Gerald Asamoah is currently a commentator for Ghanaian channel GhOne. Asamoah is married and has two children.
Also Played For: fc schalke 04
35. Leon Andreasen
Midfielder
Career
- 1999: Hammel GF
- 1999–2001: AGF Aarhus
- 2001–2005: AGF Aarhus
- 2005–2008: Werder Bremen
- 2006–2007: Mainz 05 (loan)
- 2008–2009: Fulham
- 2009: Hannover 96 (loan)
- 2010–2016: Hannover 96
- 2001–2002: Denmark U19
- 2004: Denmark U20
- 2002–2006: Denmark U21
- 2007–2014: Denmark
- *Club domestic league appearances and goals
Leon Andreasen was born on April 23, 1983 in Aidt, Denmark. Andreasen started his career with Hammel GF in 1999. He then played for AGF Aarhus from 1999 to 2001.
Andreasen then played for Danish side FC Midtjylland from 2002 to 2010. Andreasen was part of the Danish national team from 2003 to 2010. He made his debut for the Denmark national team in 2003.
Andreasen was a defender for FC Midtjylland. He played in 327 matches for the club, scoring 12 goals. Andreasen announced his retirement from professional football in 2010. Andreasen is currently a commentator for Danish TV channel TV2 Sport.
In 2010, Andreasen was named the Danish Footballer of the Year. Andreasen is married and has two children. Leon Andreasen started his career at AGF Aarhus before joining Werder Bremen in 2005. There, he made 32 appearances and scored two goals.
In 2006, Andreasen joined Mainz 05 on a loan deal. There, he made 15 appearances and scored four goals. In 2008, he joined Fulham on a loan deal. He made 19 appearances and scored zero goals. In 2009, Andreasen joined Hannover 96 on a loan deal.
He made 11 appearances and scored two goals. Andreasen then joined Hannover 96 permanently in 2010. There, he made 75 appearances and scored nine goals.
Andreasen then left Hannover 96 in 2016 and joined Danish side Vejle Boldklub. There, he made 16 appearances and scored one goal.
Andreasen was born in Denmark and has played for the Danish national team. He has made two appearances and scored zero goals. Leon Andreasen retired from professional football in 2016 and now works as a football coach.
36. Takuma Asano
Forward
Career
- 2010–2013: Yokkaichi Chuo Technical
- 2013–2016: Sanfrecce Hiroshima
- 2014–2015: J.League U-22 (loan)
- 2016–2019: Arsenal
- 2016–2018: VfB Stuttgart (loan)
- 2018–2019: Hannover 96 (loan)
- 2019–2021: Partizan
- 2021: VfL Bochum
- 2014–2016: Japan U23
- 2015: Japan
Takuma Asano is a 28-year-old Japanese forward who currently plays for VfL Bochum. Asano made his professional debut with Yokkaichi Chuo Technical in 2010.
He made a big impact in the Bundesliga with VfL Bochum during the 2017–18 season, scoring 19 goals in 38 appearances. Asano was called up to the Japan national team in August 2017 and made his international debut that November.
He was a key player in Japan's successful qualification campaign for the 2022 FIFA World Cup. Asano is a versatile forward who can play centrally or on the flanks. He is known for his acceleration and pace on the pitch. Asano is married and has one child.
Asano is a popular figure in the Bochum fan community. Takuma Asano is a Japanese professional footballer who plays for Arsenal.
Takuma Asano began his career with Sanfrecce Hiroshima, before moving onto J.League side J.League U-22. Takuma Asano made his international debut for Japan in 2014.
Takuma Asano joined Arsenal in 2016, and has since made 41 appearances for the club in all competitions.
Takuma Asano has been a regular for VfB Stuttgart and Hannover 96 on loan, and is currently with Partizan. Takuma Asano is a fast, hard-working midfielder who is known for his link-up play with teammates.
Takuma Asano is a Japan internationalist, having represented his country at youth level and senior level. Takuma Asano is expected to feature for Japan at the 2020 Summer Olympics.
Takuma Asano is a versatile midfielder who is capable of playing in a variety of positions, and is a key part of Arsenal's midfield.
Also Played For: japan football team
37. André Breitenreiter
Career
- 1977–1984: Borussia Hannover
- 1984–1986: Hannoverscher SC
- 1986–1991: Hannover 96
- 1991–1994: Hannover 96
- 1994–1997: Hamburger SV
- 1998–1999: VfL Wolfsburg
- 1999–2002: SpVgg Unterhaching
- 2002: SC Langenhagen
- 2002–2003: Hessen Kassel
- 2003–2007: Holstein Kiel
- 2007–2009: BV Cloppenburg
- 2009–2010: TSV Havelse
- Germany U16
- Germany U18
- Germany U20
- 1995–1996: Germany U21
- 2011–2013: TSV Havelse
- 2013–2015: SC Paderborn
- 2015–2016: Schalke 04
- 2017–2019: Hannover 96
- 2021–2022: Zürich
- 2022–2023: 1899 Hoffenheim
- *Club domestic league appearances and goals
André Breitenreiter is a former German footballer who played as a midfielder. He is most famous for his time at Hannover 96, where he won two Bundesliga titles and the DFB-Pokal.
Breitenreiter moved to Germany's top tier, the Bundesliga, in 1998 with Hamburger SV. He then spent two years with VfL Wolfsburg, before joining SpVgg Unterhaching in 2002.
In his six years as manager of Schalke 04, Breitenreiter led the team to two Bundesliga titles, two DFB-Pokals, and the UEFA Champions League.
He announced his resignation as manager of Schalke 04 on 7 May 2015. Breitenreiter was born in Langenhagen, West Germany and is of German and Dutch descent.
He currently works as a television pundit and ambassador for various brands. Breitenreiter is married and has two children.
38. Kevin Akpoguma
Defender
Career
- 2007: FC Neureut 08
- 2007–2012: Karlsruher SC
- 2012–2013: Karlsruher SC
- 2013: 1899 Hoffenheim II
- 2015: 1899 Hoffenheim
- 2015–2017: Fortuna Düsseldorf (loan)
- 2019: Hannover 96 (loan)
- 2010–2011: Germany U16
- 2011–2012: Germany U17
- 2012–2013: Germany U18
- 2013–2014: Germany U19
- 2014–2016: Germany U20
- 2015–2017: Germany U21
- 2020: Nigeria
Kevin Akpoguma is a German professional footballer who currently plays for 1899 Hoffenheim. Akpoguma started his career with Rot-Weiß Speyer and played for Schwarz-Weiß Speyer and FC Bavaria Wörth before moving to Karlsruher SC in 2007.
Akpoguma made his senior debut for Karlsruher SC in 2012 and has since played for 1899 Hoffenheim.
Akpoguma has represented Germany at youth levels and was part of their U21 squad that won the 2016 European Championship. Akpoguma is a strong central defender and is known for his aerial ability.
Kevin Akpoguma is a versatile player and can play at centre back, right back, or even in midfield. He is contracted to 1899 Hoffenheim until 2020.
Akpoguma is a hard worker and is known for his discipline in defence. Akpoguma is a key player for Hoffenheim and is expected to be a part of their squad for the upcoming season.
Also Played For: world cup nigeria, nigerian soccer
39. Ralf Aussem
Career
- 1979–1980: 1. FC Köln
- 1980–1981: SC Viktoria 04 Köln
- 1981–1984: Hannover 96
- 1984–1991: Fortuna Köln
- 2002–2004: Fortuna Köln
- 2007: Fortuna Köln
- 2007–2009: Rot-Weiss Essen (assistant)
- 2009–2010: Rot-Weiss Essen
- 2010–2012: Alemannia Aachen II
- 2011: Alemannia Aachen (caretaker)
- 2012: Alemannia Aachen (caretaker)
- 2013: Viktoria Köln
- 2013: 1. FC Köln (youth)
- *Club domestic league appearances and goals
Ralf Aussem is a former defender who played for 1. FC Köln in the 1980s. Aussem played for SC Viktoria 04 Köln in the 1980s, before moving to 1. FC Köln.
Aussem was a versatile defender who was able to play at both centre-back and left-back. Aussem made 33 appearances for 1. FC Köln in the 1980s. Aussem retired from playing football in the 1990s.
Aussem is now a coach at 1. FC Köln's youth team. Aussem is a German national team player, having represented his country at youth level. Aussem is a father of two children. Aussem is a 62-year-old German defender who currently coaches 1.
FC Köln's youth team. Aussem was appointed manager of Fortuna Cologne in 2002 and led the club to two Bundesliga titles in his first two seasons in charge.
Aussem left Fortuna Cologne in 2004 to take over at Rot-Weiss Essen, where he helped the club win the 2006-07 German Cup.
Aussem then returned to Cologne in 2007 and led the club to the UEFA Champions League in 2009. Aussem was sacked by Cologne in 2010, but was quickly appointed manager of Alemannia Aachen.
Aussem led Alemannia to the German Cup in 2011 and then to the Bundesliga in 2012. Aussem was dismissed by Alemannia in 2013 and was later appointed manager of 1.
FC Köln, where he led the club to the German Cup in his first season. Aussem left Köln in 2016 to take over at VfL Wolfsburg.
40. Robert Almer
Goalkeeper
Career
- 2002–2003: SC Untersiebenbrunn
- 2004–2005: DSV Leoben
- 2005–2006: FK Austria Wien Amateure
- 2006–2008: SV Mattersburg
- 2008–2011: Austria Wien
- 2011: Fortuna Düsseldorf II
- 2011–2013: Fortuna Düsseldorf
- 2013–2014: Energie Cottbus
- 2014–2015: Hannover 96
- 2015–2018: Austria Wien
- 2011–2016: Austria
- *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 17:37, 1 August 2018 (UTC), ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 9 October 2016
Robert Almer was born in 1984 in the town of Bruck an der Mur in Austria. He began his career playing for SC Untersiebenbrunn in the Austriac Second Division.
Almer then joined Bundesliga side FC Wacker Innsbruck in 2004, and made his debut in the Austrian Bundesliga against SK Sturm Graz on 27 October 2004.
He was a regular in the Wacker Innsbruck side over the next three seasons, making over 100 appearances in all competitions.
In 2007, Almer moved to Bundesliga side VfB Stuttgart, where he would make over 100 appearances in all competitions over the next three seasons.
In 2011, Almer joined Bundesliga side Eintracht Frankfurt, where he would make over 150 appearances in all competitions. In 2016, Almer joined Austrian side Sturm Graz.
He made his debut for Sturm Graz on 10 September 2016 in a 5–1 victory over FC Admira Wacker Mödling. Robert Almer retired from professional football in 2018, at the age of 38.
41. Altin Lala
Midfielder
Career
- 1984–1991: Dinamo Tirana
- 1991–1992: SpVgg Hosenfeld
- 1992–1993: Borussia Fulda
- 1994–1998: Borussia Fulda
- 1998–2012: Hannover 96
- 2009–2010: Hannover 96 II
- 2012: Bayern Munich II
- 1998–2011: Albania
- 2014–2015: Albania (assistant)
- 2014–2015: Albania U19
- *Club domestic league appearances and goals
Altin Lala is a retired Albanian professional footballer who played as a defensive midfielder. Altin Lala began his career with Dinamo Tirana, playing for the club from 1984 to 1991.
In 1991, Altin Lala joined SpVgg Hosenfeld. He played for the club until 1993. Altin Lala then joined Borussia Fulda, where he played for two seasons. Altin Lala retired from professional football in 1997.
He later managed several clubs in his home country, Albania. Altin Lala was a member of the Albania national team, playing 43 times and scoring three goals. Altin Lala is currently a coach at Albanian club Partizani Tirana.
Altin Lala began his senior career with Borussia Fulda before joining Hannover 96 in 1998. He made 296 appearances for the club over a 19-year career, scoring 11 goals. Lala also represented Albania at international level, playing 78 times and scoring three goals.
He was appointed assistant manager of Albania in 2014, before taking over as manager in 2015. Lala led Albania to qualification for the 2018 World Cup, their first appearance at the tournament. He left his managerial post in 2015 to return to his assistant manager position with Albania.
Lala is currently the manager of Albania's U19 team.
42. Manuel Schmiedebach
Midfielder
Career
- 2003: Nordberliner SC
- 2003–2006: Hertha BSC
- 2006–2008: Hertha BSC II
- 2008–2013: Hannover 96 II
- 2009–2019: Hannover 96
- 2018–2019: Union Berlin (loan)
- 2019–2020: Union Berlin
- 2006–2007: Germany U19
- *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 14:27, 7 August 2020 (UTC)
Manuel Schmiedebach is a defensive midfielder who joined Hannover 96 in 2013. He started his career with Nordberliner SC in 2003. Schmiedebach made his Bundesliga debut in 2007 and has since played over 100 games for Hannover.
He has also represented Germany at international level, making his debut in 2009. Schmiedebach is a key player for Hannover and is expected to lead the team in the upcoming season. He is a hard-working midfielder who is known for his strong defensive play.
Schmiedebach is a popular player with the Hannover fans and is expected to continue his good performance in the upcoming season.
He is a versatile player who can play both in defence and midfield. Schmiedebach is a good team player and is known for his good attitude on and off the pitch.
43. Raphael Schäfer
Career
- 1987–1991: SC Drispenstedt
- 1991–1998: Hannover 96
- 1998–2001: VfB Lübeck
- 2001–2007: 1. FC Nürnberg
- 2007–2008: VfB Stuttgart
- 2008–2017: 1. FC Nürnberg
- 1995: Germany U15
- 1996: Germany U16
- 1996–1999: Germany U18
- *Club domestic league appearances and goals
Raphael Schäfer is a goalkeeper who played for Hannover 96 and 1. FC Nürnberg. Schäfer was born in Kędzierzyn-Koźle, Poland in 1979. Schäfer made his debut for Hannover 96 in 1991 and played for the club until 1998.
Schäfer then signed with 1. FC Nürnberg and played for the club until 2004. Schäfer was part of the Poland national team that played at the 1998 World Cup. Schäfer then played for Bayer Leverkusen, Valencia CF, and SC Freiburg before retiring in 2017.
Schäfer was named Hannover 96's Player of the Year in 1998 and 1999. Schäfer was named Poland's Player of the Year in 2002, 2004, and 2007.
Schäfer was named 1. FC Nürnberg's Player of the Year in 2004, 2005, and 2006. Raphael Schäfer is a Bundesliga veteran, having played for 1.
FC Nürnberg for 228 games in all competitions. Schäfer has been capped at youth international level for Germany, and made his senior international debut in 1995.
Schäfer is known for his attacking play, and has scored goals from all over the pitch. He is a versatile player, capable of playing in any of the front three positions.
Schäfer is a popular figure at 1. FC Nürnberg, and has been captain for the last two seasons. He is a key member of the team, and is an integral part of the club's successful history.
Schäfer is a hard worker on and off the pitch, and is always seeking to improve his game. He is a tireless midfielder, and is always looking to put in a good performance for his team.
Schäfer is a popular figure among the fans, and is well-respected within the football community. He is a popular figure in the region, and is known for his friendly and outgoing nature.
Schäfer is a key member of the German national team, and is always looking to represent his country at major tournaments. He is a key figure in the team, and is a key part of the team's future.
Schäfer is a versatile player, and is capable of playing in a number of different positions. He is a key part of the 1. FC Nürnberg squad, and is a key figure in the club's history.
Schäfer has made a significant contribution to the club's success, and is a popular figure among the fans.
He is a key player for the national team, and is a key part of the team's future. Raphael Schäfer is a versatile and hard-working midfielder, who is a key part of 1. FC Nürnberg's successful history. He is a popular figure with the fans, and is a key player for the national team.
Final Words
Hannover 96 is a professional football club based in the city of Hanover, Lower Saxony. Hannover 96 was founded in 1896 and played their first game in the Bezirksliga Hannover-Nord on September 4, 1896.
Hannover 96 has won the German Cup twice, the DFB-Pokal four times, the UEFA Cup Winners’ Cup once, and the Intertoto Cup twice. Hannover 96 has also reached the final of the European Cup twice, and the semi-finals of the European Cup three times.
