Karl-Heinz Rummenigge

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Karl-Heinz Rummenigge
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Rummenigge in 2015
Personal information
Date of birth (1955-09-25) 25 September 1955 (age 70)
Place of birth Lippstadt, West Germany
Height 1.82 m (6 ft 0 in)
Position Forward
Youth career
1963–1974 SV Lippstadt 08
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
1974–1984 Bayern Munich 310 (162)
1984–1987 Inter Milan 64 (24)
1987–1989 Servette 50 (34)
Total424(220)
International career
1975 West Germany B 1 (0)
1976–1986 West Germany 95 (45)
Medal record
Men's football
Representing Flag of Germany.svg  West Germany
UEFA European Championship
Winner 1980 Italy
FIFA World Cup
Runner-up 1982 Spain
Runner-up 1986 Mexico
* Club domestic league appearances and goals

Karl-Heinz "Kalle" Rummenigge (German: [ˌkaʁlˈhaɪntsˈkaləˈʁʊmənɪɡə] ; born 25 September 1955) is a German football executive and former professional player. Considered as one of the best players of his generation and one of the greatest German footballers of all time, he was also the longtime Chairman of Executive Board of FC Bayern München AG, a daughter company of German Bundesliga team Bayern Munich.

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As a player, Rummenigge had his greatest career success with Bayern Munich, where he won the Intercontinental Cup, two European Cups, as well as two league titles and two domestic cups. He also won two Ballon d'Or awards, in 1980 and 1981. In 2004, Rummenigge was named by Pelé in the FIFA 100 list of the world's greatest living players. [1]

A member of the West Germany national team, Rummenigge won the 1980 European Championship and was part of the squad that finished runner-up in the 1982 FIFA World Cup and at the 1986 World Cup.

Rummenigge is a former chairman of the European Club Association (ECA), serving in that capacity from 2008 until 2017. He also served as representative of the ECA to the UEFA Executive Committee from 2021 to 2024. [2]

Club career

Rummenigge with Bayern Munich in 1982 FC Bayern Munchen tegen Aston Villa 0-1 Europa Cup I Rummennige in aktie, Bestanddeelnr 932-1815.jpg
Rummenigge with Bayern Munich in 1982

Rummenigge was born in Lippstadt, North Rhine-Westphalia. [3]

He joined Bayern Munich in 1974, coming from the Westphalian amateur side Borussia Lippstadt, for a transfer fee of c. € 10,000. [4] He immediately showed great strength as a dribbler. His scoring qualities were initially insignificant, but would find great improvement in later years, particularly after the arrival of coach Pal Csernai in 1979. In 1979–80, he scored 26 goals and became for the first time the Bundesliga's top striker, a feat he repeated in 1981 and 1984 with 29 and 26 goals, respectively. [5]

With Bayern he won the European Cup in 1975 and 1976. [5] In 1975, he did not take part in the final of the competition, whilst in the year thereafter a glass of brandy sufficiently prepared the nervous Rummenigge to contribute to the defeat of AS Saint-Étienne. [6] In the same year he became also part of the team that prevailed in the Intercontinental Cup finals against Cruzeiro EC from Belo Horizonte. [5]

In the era of coach Csernai, he found in midfielder Paul Breitner a congenial partner and he formed such a formidable one-two-punch that they were only called Breitnigge [7] (name invented by German newspaper Bild).

The club, then often dubbed as "FC Breitnigge", won in this period the Bundesliga title in 1980 and 1981, and the DFB-Pokal in 1982 and 1984. A renewed triumph in the European Cup was denied, when the club lost the 1982 final narrowly against Aston Villa. In the season before Rummenigge was top-scorer in this competition with 6 goals.

His substantial contribution to the successes of the club and the Germany national football team found also expression in personal honours. In 1980, he was named German Footballer of the Year and in 1980–81 the European Footballer of the Year. [5]

In 1984, aged 29, he was sold for a record fee of €5.7m [8] to Inter Milan. Despite a notable beginning, in which he helped the team to compete until the end for the 1984–85 Scudetto , Rumenigge's career in Italy was mostly marred by injury problems. At the end of his contract in 1987, Rummenigge moved on to Swiss first division club Servette FC in Geneva, where he saw his career out. In his last season, 1988–89, he had his last success, becoming top scorer in the Swiss league with 24 goals.

International career

Rummenigge (right) with Diego Maradona before the 1986 FIFA World Cup Final Maradona and Rummenigge.jpg
Rummenigge (right) with Diego Maradona before the 1986 FIFA World Cup Final

With the West Germany national team he took part in the 1978 World Cup in Argentina, 1982 World Cup in Spain and the 1986 World Cup in Mexico. In 1978, West Germany exited in the second group stage of the tournament. In 1982 and 1986, the team was runner-up behind Italy and Argentina, giving him the unique distinction of captaining the senior team to two silver medals in the FIFA World Cup. [9]

Rummenigge also took part in two European Championship tournaments. In the 1980 competition in Italy, West Germany defeated Belgium in the final by 2–1 to win their second UEFA Euro.

Altogether, between 1976 and 1986, Rummenigge amassed 95 caps and scored 45 goals for West Germany, including one in extra-time in the 1982 World Cup semi-final victory over France, and one in the losing 1986 World Cup final match against Argentina. He also scored a hat-trick in a group stage game against Chile during the 1982 World Cup.

Style of play

One of the most talented attacking players of his generation, Rummenigge was often lauded as a highly versatile forward, capable of playing as a second striker, winger, or flat-out centre forward. His main strengths were his pace, dribbling, heading and goalscoring ability, from both close range and from outside the box. He also had a penchant for scoring from awkward situations.

Rummenigge was also praised for his both-footedness, leadership and physical strength. However, his later career was greatly affected by injuries, in particular after his move to Inter Milan.

Bayern Munich management

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Rummenigge (right) with Uli Hoeneß in 2013

In autumn 1991, Bayern Munich invited Franz Beckenbauer and Rummenigge to return to the club as vice presidents. Rummenigge held this position until February 2002, when he was appointed Chairman of Executive Board of the newly corporatised football department of the club (FC Bayern München AG). [10] According to the club, "in his role as chairman he is responsible for external relations, new media, board affairs and representing the holding company on national and international bodies."

During his tenure, Bayern Munich managed to move to their new stadium, Allianz Arena. [11] Oliver Kahn took over his CEO position at Bayern Munich from 1 July 2021. [12] Rummenigge was appointed a member of the supervisory board on 30 May 2023. [13]

Miscellaneous

In April 1983, the British pop duo Alan & Denise recorded a tribute song about his "sexy knees" in the song "Rummenigge". The single reached number 43 in German charts. [14]

From 1990 until 1994, Rummenigge worked as a TV co–commentator for matches of the German national team.

In March 2004, he was named by Pelé as one of the top 125 greatest living footballers.

His brother Michael Rummenigge was also a noteworthy footballer, who played as a forward for Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund and was capped twice by West Germany.

Rummenigge and his wife Martina have three sons and two daughters born between 1980 and 1991. [15]

Rummenigge supports ending the 50+1 rule. [16]

Career statistics

Club

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition [17] [18] [19] [20]
ClubSeasonLeagueNational cup [a] EuropeOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Bayern Munich 1974–75 Bundesliga 215314 [b] 0—286
1975–76 328729 [b] 32 [c] 05013
1976–77 3112526 [b] 14 [d] 04615
1977–78 298306 [e] 6—3814
1978–79 341420——3614
1979–80 34263510 [e] 5—4736
1980–81 3429348 [b] 6—4539
1981–82 3214779 [b] 6—4827
1982–83 3420206 [f] 1—4221
1983–84 2926746 [e] 2—4232
Total3101624225643060422217
Inter Milan 1984–85 Serie A 268959 [e] 5—4418
1985–86 2413629 [e] 3—3918
1986–87 143525 [e] 1—246
Total6424209239—10742
Servette 1987–88 Nationalliga A 2810——2810
1988–89 32244 [e] 0—3624
Total603440—6434
Career total4342206234913960593293
  1. ↑ Includes DFB-Pokal, Coppa Italia, Swiss Cup
  2. 1 2 3 4 5 Appearances in European Cup
  3. ↑ Appearances in European Super Cup
  4. ↑ Two appearances in European Super Cup, two appearances in Intercontinental Cup
  5. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Appearances in UEFA Cup
  6. ↑ Appearances in European Cup Winners' Cup

International

Appearances and goals by national team and year [21]
National teamYearAppsGoals
Germany 197620
197761
1978124
197985
1980104
1981119
1982139
1983108
198481
198563
198691
Total9545
Scores and results list West Germany's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Rummenigge goal.
List of international goals scored by Karl-Heinz Rummenigge
No.DateVenueOpponentScoreResultCompetition
18 October 1977 Olympic Stadium, West Berlin, West GermanyFlag of Italy.svg  Italy 2–02–1 Friendly
26 June 1978 Estadio Chateau Carreras, Córdoba, Argentina Flag of Mexico.svg  Mexico 3–06–0 FIFA World Cup 1978
35–0
421 June 1978Estadio Chateau Carreras, Córdoba, ArgentinaFlag of Austria.svg  Austria 1–02–3FIFA World Cup 1978
520 December 1978 Rheinstadion, Düsseldorf, West GermanyFlag of the Netherlands.svg  Netherlands 1–03–1Friendly
622 May 1979 Lansdowne Road, Dublin, Republic of IrelandFlag of Ireland.svg  Republic of Ireland 1–13–1Friendly
712 September 1979Olympic Stadium, West Berlin, West GermanyFlag of Argentina.svg  Argentina 2–02–1Friendly
817 October 1979 Müngersdorfer Stadion, Cologne, West GermanyFlag of Wales (1959-present).svg  Wales 4–05–1 UEFA Euro 1980 qualifying
921 November 1979 Boris Paichadze Stadium, Tbilisi, Soviet UnionFlag of the Soviet Union.svg  Soviet Union 1–03–1Friendly
102–0
1127 February 1980 Weserstadion, Bremen, West GermanyFlag of Malta.svg  Malta 7–08–0UEFA Euro 1980 qualifying
1213 May 1980 Waldstadion, Frankfurt, West GermanyFlag of Poland.svg  Poland 1–03–1Friendly
1311 June 1980 Stadio Olimpico, Rome, ItalyFlag of the Czech Republic.svg  Czechoslovakia 1–01–0 UEFA Euro 1980
143 December 1980 Vasil Levski National Stadium, Sofia, BulgariaFlag of Bulgaria (1971-1990).svg  Bulgaria 3–03–1 FIFA World Cup 1982 qualifying
152 September 1981 Silesian Stadium, Chorzów, PolandFlag of Poland.svg  Poland 2–02–0Friendly
1623 September 1981 Ruhrstadion, Bochum, West GermanyFlag of Finland.svg  Finland 2–17–1FIFA World Cup 1982 qualifying
174–1
186–1
1918 November 1981 Westfalenstadion, Dortmund, West GermanyFlag of Albania (1946-1992).svg  Albania 1–08–0FIFA World Cup 1982 qualifying
202–0
215–0
2222 November 1981Rheinstadion, Düsseldorf, West GermanyFlag of Bulgaria (1971-1990).svg  Bulgaria 2–04–0FIFA World Cup 1982 qualifying
234–0
2412 May 1982 Ullevaal Stadion, Oslo, NorwayFlag of Norway.svg  Norway 1–04–2Friendly
254–2
2616 June 1982 El Molinón, Gijón, SpainFlag of Algeria.svg  Algeria 1–11–2 FIFA World Cup 1982
2720 June 1982El Molinón, Gijón, SpainFlag of Chile.svg  Chile 1–04–1FIFA World Cup 1982
282–0
293–0
308 July 1982 Estadio Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán, Seville, SpainFlag of France.svg  France 2–33–3 (a.e.t.), 5–4 (pen.)FIFA World Cup 1982
3113 October 1982 Wembley Stadium, London, EnglandFlag of England.svg  England 1–02–1Friendly
322–0
3330 March 1983 Qemal Stafa, Tirana, AlbaniaFlag of Albania (1946-1992).svg  Albania 2–02–1 UEFA Euro 1984 qualifying
3423 April 1983 İzmir Atatürk Stadium, İzmir, TurkeyFlag of Turkey.svg  Turkey 1–03–0UEFA Euro 1984 qualifying
353–0
367 June 1983 Stade Municipal, Luxembourg City, LuxembourgFlag of Yugoslavia (1946-1992).svg  Yugoslavia 4–24–2Friendly (Jubilee match: 75 years FLF)
375 October 1983 Parkstadion, Gelsenkirchen, West GermanyFlag of Austria.svg  Austria 1–03–0UEFA Euro 1984 qualifying
3826 October 1983Olympic Stadium, West Berlin, West GermanyFlag of Turkey.svg  Turkey 2–05–1UEFA Euro 1984 qualifying
395–1
4020 November 1983 Ludwigspark Stadion, Saarbrücken, West GermanyFlag of Albania (1946-1992).svg  Albania 1–12–1UEFA Euro 1984 qualifying
4117 October 1984Müngersdorfer Stadion, Cologne, West GermanyFlag of Sweden.svg  Sweden 2–02–0 FIFA World Cup 1986 qualifying
4227 March 1985Ludwigspark Stadion, Saarbrücken, West GermanyFlag of Malta.svg  Malta 5–06–0FIFA World Cup 1986 qualifying
436–0
4417 November 1985 Olympic Stadium, Munich, West GermanyFlag of the Czech Republic.svg  Czechoslovakia 2–22–2FIFA World Cup 1986 qualifying
4529 June 1986 Estadio Azteca, Mexico City, MexicoFlag of Argentina.svg  Argentina 1–22–3 FIFA World Cup 1986

Honours

Rummenigge in 1982 Karl-Heinz Rummenigge.jpg
Rummenigge in 1982

Bayern Munich

West Germany

Individual

See also

Notes

    References

    1. ↑ "Pele's list of the greatest". 4 March 2004. Archived from the original on 3 March 2015. Retrieved 21 May 2023.
    2. ↑ "Karl-Heinz Rummenigge appointed to UEFA Executive Committee". FC Bayern Munich. 20 April 2021.
    3. ↑ "Karl-Heinz Rummenigge". DFL (in German). Retrieved 15 June 2025.
    4. ↑ "Rechts und links". Der Spiegel (in German). 20 January 1980. Retrieved 15 June 2025.
    5. 1 2 3 4 "Karl-Heinz Rummenigge". FC Bayern Munich (in German). Retrieved 15 June 2025.
    6. ↑ "Von Katsche bis Kahn". Süddeutsche Zeitung (in German). 20 May 2010. Retrieved 15 June 2025.
    7. ↑ "Die Ära Breitnigge – Bayern melden sich zurück – Fernsehen überführt Treter". noz (in German). 25 April 2013. Retrieved 15 June 2025.
    8. ↑ Schulze-Marmeling, Dietrich (2003). Die Bayern. Die Geschichte des deutschen Rekordmeisters (in German). Die Werkstatt. p. 637. ISBN   3-89533-426-X.
    9. ↑ Gibbons, Mike (2 June 2021). "Euro Icons - 1980: Karl-Heinz Rummenigge and the new Germany". Eurosport. Retrieved 23 January 2023.
    10. ↑ "FC Bayern AG Company". fcbayern.com. Retrieved 14 June 2019.
    11. ↑ "Karl-Heinz Rummenigge: A Bayern Munich and Germany legend on and off the pitch". Bundesliga. 1 July 2021.
    12. ↑ "Karl-Heinz Rummenigge steps down as CEO - Oliver Kahn succeeds him on 1 July". FC Bayern Munich. 1 June 2021.
    13. ↑ "In den Aufsichtsrat berufen: Rummenigge kehrt zum FC Bayern zurück". Kicker (in German). Olympia Verlag. Retrieved 30 May 2023.
    14. ↑ "Official German Charts - Rummenigge". Offiziellecharts.de. Retrieved 13 November 2020.
    15. ↑ G. Q. "GQ Alles zum Thema: Karl-Heinz Rummenigge". GQ (in German). Archived from the original on 22 March 2016. Retrieved 8 September 2013.
    16. ↑ Pearson, Matt (7 September 2017). "Bayern Munich chief calls for abolition of 50+1 ownership rule". Deutsche Welle. Retrieved 20 May 2018.
    17. ↑ "Karl-Heinz Rummenigge". Fussballdaten.de (in German). Retrieved 8 July 2012.
    18. ↑ Arnhold, Matthias (21 December 2005). "Karl-Heinz Rummenigge – Matches and Goals in Bundesliga". RSSSF . Retrieved 11 May 2013.
    19. ↑ Haisma, Marcel (31 July 2008). "Karl-Heinz Rummenigge – Matches in European Cups". RSSSF. Retrieved 11 May 2013.
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    23. ↑ "Bundesliga Historie 1978/79" (in German). kicker. Archived from the original on 18 October 2012.
    24. ↑ "Bundesliga Historie 1979/80" (in German). kicker. Archived from the original on 19 October 2012.
    25. ↑ "Bundesliga Historie 1980/81" (in German). kicker. Archived from the original on 19 October 2012.
    26. ↑ "Bundesliga Historie 1981/82" (in German). kicker. Archived from the original on 18 October 2012.
    27. ↑ "Bundesliga Historie 1982/83" (in German). kicker. Archived from the original on 18 October 2012.
    28. ↑ "Bundesliga Historie 1983/84" (in German). kicker. Archived from the original on 18 October 2012.
    29. ↑ "Bundesliga".
    30. ↑ "Sport 1979". Mundo Deportivo. Retrieved 4 June 2024.
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    32. 1 2 "Guerin Sportivo World Player of the Year awards 1979-1986". BigSoccer Forum. Retrieved 6 November 2022.
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    34. ↑ "Guerin Sportivo World Player of the Year awards 1979-1986". BigSoccer Forum. Retrieved 6 November 2022.
    35. ↑ "Guerin Sportivo World Player of the Year awards 1979-1986". BigSoccer Forum. Retrieved 6 November 2022.
    36. ↑ "Guerin Sportivo World Player of the Year awards 1979-1986". BigSoccer Forum. Retrieved 6 November 2022.
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    38. ↑ "September 1981 - Rummenigge" (in German). Sportschau. 12 July 2013. Retrieved 11 December 2018.
    39. ↑ "UEFA Euro 1980 team of the tournament". UEFA . UEFA. 1 July 2011. Retrieved 27 March 2015.
    40. ↑ ""Onze Mondial" Awards". RSSSF . Archived from the original on 4 July 2019. Retrieved 17 December 2021.
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    43. ↑ "Fans name greatest reds of all time". FC Bayern München. 1 June 2005. Retrieved 6 December 2018.
    44. ↑ "Lewandowski and Rummenigge win awards at Golden Boy Gala". FC Bayern Munich. 14 December 2020.
    45. ↑ "Hall of Fame: Nesta, Rummenigge, Conte, Rocchi, Cabrini and Bonansea among those inducted". Federazione Italiana Giuoco Calcio. 3 February 2022. Retrieved 3 February 2022.
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