Michael Skibbe
Encyclopedia
Michael Skibbe is a German
football manager who coaches Eskişehirspor
.
. Then he switched to the professional team of Schalke 04. From 1984 to 1986, he appeared in 14 Bundesliga games, but then he tore his cruciate ligament
three times, which forced him to end his playing career.
, where he became head coach in 1998, thus becoming the youngest head coach in the Bundesliga
of all time at the age of 32. After one and a half years at this position he was sacked moved to the position of coordinator of the youth system
of the club.
. In 2000, he became its head coach. Rudi Völler
, however, made most of the decisions, but didn't have a coaching license and thus couldn't be the official head coach. After Germany was eliminated in the first round of the 2004 European Championship, Völler and he resigned from their positions.
from August 24, 2004 to October 9, 2005, at which point he became head coach of Bayer Leverkusen. Skibbe was sacked from Leverkusen after finishing on 7th position in German Bundesliga 2007–08.
football club Galatasaray
for 1+1 years. He won the Turkish Super Cup
after a 2–1 victory against Kayserispor
. Galatasaray
failed to qualify for the group stages of the UEFA Champions League
after they lost 3–2 on aggregate to Steaua Bucuresti. Skibbe was sacked from Galatasaray on February 23, 2009, after a humiliating 5–2 loss to Kocaelispor.
announced that Skibbe would succeed Friedhelm Funkel as head coach of the club. On March 22, 2011, after a decline in the Bundesliga, Skibbe was sacked by the club.
announced that Skibbe would succeed Bülent Uygun
as head coach of the club.
Germany
Germany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate...
football manager who coaches Eskişehirspor
Eskisehirspor
Eskişehirspor is a football club in Eskişehir, Turkey. Also known as Kırmızı Şimşekler or The Star of Anatolia. The club was founded in 1965 and started a football revolution in Anatolia. Eskişehirspor started a long term stay in the first league in Turkey when they were founded. This term lasted...
.
Club career
In his youth, Skibbe played for SG Wattenscheid 09SG Wattenscheid 09
SG Wattenscheid 09 is a German association football club, located in Wattenscheid which is part of Bochum, North Rhine-Westphalia. The club claims an official founding date of 18 September 1909 as Ballspiel-Verein Wattenscheid out of the merger of two earlier sides known as BV Sodalität der...
. Then he switched to the professional team of Schalke 04. From 1984 to 1986, he appeared in 14 Bundesliga games, but then he tore his cruciate ligament
Cruciate ligament
Cruciate ligaments are pairs of ligaments arranged like a letter X. They occur in several joints of the body, such as the knee...
three times, which forced him to end his playing career.
Managerial career
At the age of 22, he started his career as coach with Schalke 04 youth team.Borussia Dortmund
In 1989, he became the youth coach for Borussia DortmundBorussia Dortmund
Ballspielverein Borussia Dortmund, commonly BVB, are a German sports club based in Dortmund, North Rhine-Westphalia. Dortmund are one of the most successful clubs in German football history. Borussia Dortmund play in the Bundesliga, the top league of German football...
, where he became head coach in 1998, thus becoming the youngest head coach in the Bundesliga
Fußball-Bundesliga
The Fußball-Bundesliga is a professional association football league in Germany. At the top of Germany's football league system, it is the country's primary football competition. It is contested by 18 teams and operates on a system of promotion and relegation with the 2. Bundesliga...
of all time at the age of 32. After one and a half years at this position he was sacked moved to the position of coordinator of the youth system
Youth system
Youth system is a sporting terminology used to refer to a youth investment program within a particular team or league, which develops and nurtures young talent in farm teams, with the vision of using them in the first team if they show enough promise, and to fill up squads numbers in some teams...
of the club.
German national team
He gave up this post after being offered the position as director of the German national teamGermany national football team
The Germany national football team is the football team that has represented Germany in international competition since 1908. It is governed by the German Football Association , which was founded in 1900....
. In 2000, he became its head coach. Rudi Völler
Rudi Völler
Rudolf 'Rudi' Völler is a German former international football striker, and a former manager of the German national team...
, however, made most of the decisions, but didn't have a coaching license and thus couldn't be the official head coach. After Germany was eliminated in the first round of the 2004 European Championship, Völler and he resigned from their positions.
Bayer 04 Leverkusen
Skibbe was director of the youth system of the German Football AssociationGerman Football Association
The German Football Association is the governing body of football in Germany. A founding member of both FIFA and UEFA, the DFB organises the German football leagues, including the national league, the Bundesliga, and the men's and women's national teams. The DFB is based in Frankfurt and is...
from August 24, 2004 to October 9, 2005, at which point he became head coach of Bayer Leverkusen. Skibbe was sacked from Leverkusen after finishing on 7th position in German Bundesliga 2007–08.
Galatasaray
On 11 June 2008 Skibbe agreed with the TurkishTurkey
Turkey , known officially as the Republic of Turkey , is a Eurasian country located in Western Asia and in East Thrace in Southeastern Europe...
football club Galatasaray
Galatasaray S.K. (football team)
Galatasaray Anonim Şirketi is a Turkish football club, part of the Galatasaray S.K. multi-sport club of Istanbul. Galatasaray is a major sports club in Turkey, holding 17 Turkish Super League titles and the highest number of Turkish Cups....
for 1+1 years. He won the Turkish Super Cup
Turkish Super Cup
The TFF Süper Kupa, as it is currently known, is the annual super cup football match contested between the previous season's Süper Lig champions and the Turkish Cup winners in Turkey. It was originally known as the Cumhurbaşkanlığı Kupası from 1966 to 1998. No competition was held between 1999 and...
after a 2–1 victory against Kayserispor
Kayserispor
Kayserispor is a professional Turkish football club located in the city of Kayseri. Formed in 1966, Kayserispor are nicknamed Anadolu Yıldızı . The club colours are red and yellow, and the club play their home matches at Kadir Has Stadium.The club have won one Türkiye Kupası, in 2008...
. Galatasaray
Galatasaray
Galatasaray Spor Kulübü is a Turkish sports club based in Istanbul, most notable for its football section, also known as Galatasaray S.K.. It also fields teams in Athletics, Basketball, Wheelchair basketball, Volleyball, Water polo, Swimming, Rowing, Sailing, Judo, Bridge, Equestrian, Handball,...
failed to qualify for the group stages of the UEFA Champions League
UEFA Champions League
The UEFA Champions League, known simply the Champions League and originally known as the European Champion Clubs' Cup or European Cup, is an annual international club football competition organised by the Union of European Football Associations since 1955 for the top football clubs in Europe. It...
after they lost 3–2 on aggregate to Steaua Bucuresti. Skibbe was sacked from Galatasaray on February 23, 2009, after a humiliating 5–2 loss to Kocaelispor.
Eintracht Frankfurt
On 4 June 2009, Eintracht FrankfurtEintracht Frankfurt
Eintracht Frankfurt is a German sports club, based in Frankfurt, Hesse that is best known for its association football club.- Club origins :...
announced that Skibbe would succeed Friedhelm Funkel as head coach of the club. On March 22, 2011, after a decline in the Bundesliga, Skibbe was sacked by the club.
Eskişehirspor
On 17 July 2011, EskişehirsporEskisehirspor
Eskişehirspor is a football club in Eskişehir, Turkey. Also known as Kırmızı Şimşekler or The Star of Anatolia. The club was founded in 1965 and started a football revolution in Anatolia. Eskişehirspor started a long term stay in the first league in Turkey when they were founded. This term lasted...
announced that Skibbe would succeed Bülent Uygun
Bülent Uygun
Bülent Uygun is a former Turkish professional footballer, and current Süper Lig club Eskişehirspor's manager. He played as an attacking midfielder after starting his career as a striker, and was the captain of Fenerbahçe. His nickname is The Soldier due to his strict rules during his management time...
as head coach of the club.
Managerial statistics
| Team | Nat | From | To | Record | ||||
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| G | W | D | L | Win % | ||||
| Borussia Dortmund Borussia Dortmund Ballspielverein Borussia Dortmund, commonly BVB, are a German sports club based in Dortmund, North Rhine-Westphalia. Dortmund are one of the most successful clubs in German football history. Borussia Dortmund play in the Bundesliga, the top league of German football... |
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1998 | 2000 |
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| Bayer Leverkusen | |
2005 | 2008 |
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| Galatasaray Galatasaray S.K. (football team) Galatasaray Anonim Şirketi is a Turkish football club, part of the Galatasaray S.K. multi-sport club of Istanbul. Galatasaray is a major sports club in Turkey, holding 17 Turkish Super League titles and the highest number of Turkish Cups.... |
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2008 | 2009 |
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| Eintracht Frankfurt Eintracht Frankfurt Eintracht Frankfurt is a German sports club, based in Frankfurt, Hesse that is best known for its association football club.- Club origins :... |
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2009 | 2011 |
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| Eskişehirspor Eskisehirspor Eskişehirspor is a football club in Eskişehir, Turkey. Also known as Kırmızı Şimşekler or The Star of Anatolia. The club was founded in 1965 and started a football revolution in Anatolia. Eskişehirspor started a long term stay in the first league in Turkey when they were founded. This term lasted... |
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2011 | - |
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Honours
As coach GalatasarayGalatasaray S.K. (football team)
Galatasaray Anonim Şirketi is a Turkish football club, part of the Galatasaray S.K. multi-sport club of Istanbul. Galatasaray is a major sports club in Turkey, holding 17 Turkish Super League titles and the highest number of Turkish Cups....
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- Turkish Super CupTurkish Super CupThe TFF Süper Kupa, as it is currently known, is the annual super cup football match contested between the previous season's Süper Lig champions and the Turkish Cup winners in Turkey. It was originally known as the Cumhurbaşkanlığı Kupası from 1966 to 1998. No competition was held between 1999 and...
: 1 (2008Turkish Super Cup 2008The 2008 Turkish Super Cup match was a football match between the Süper Lig champions Galatasaray, and the Turkish Cup winners Kayserispor. This was the third Super Cup match, played on 18 August 2008, in Duisburg, MSV-Arena...
)
- Turkish Super Cup