Helmut Schön.
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Helmut Schön (West Germany) — coach of West Germany and one of the iconic World Cup-winning managers. World Cup 1974, Euro 1972.
Profile
| Full name | Helmut Schön |
| Country | West Germany |
| Born | 15 September 1915, Dresden |
| Died | 23 February 1996, Wiesbaden |
| Major titles | World Cup 1974, Euro 1972 |
| Clubs / teams | Hertha BSC, SV Wiesbaden, West Germany |
Coaching approach
Pragmatic, low-key; trusted captain Beckenbauer to manage the dressing room. Master of tournament tactics.
The story
Schön managed West Germany at FOUR World Cups (1966, 1970, 1974, 1978) — still a German record. He took them to the 1966 final, 1970 semifinal, won in 1974, and was runner-up to Italy in the 1972 Euros. His 1974 final tactics neutralised Cruyff's Netherlands in the second half.
Verwandt
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