German professional football manager and former player Hans-Dieter “Hansi” Flick was born on February 24, 1965.
Flick started his coaching career as a player-manager at Victoria Bammental in the fourth division after having played for SV Sandhausen, Bayern Munich, and 1. FC Köln.
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Before leaving in 2005, Flick managed neighboring fourth-division team 1899 Hoffenheim from 2000 to 2005, winning them promotion to the Regionalliga Süd. He worked as Joachim Löw’s assistant coach for Germany from 2006 to 2014, assisting the national team in winning the 2014 FIFA World Cup. Up until 2017, he served as the German Football Association’s sporting director.
Hansi Flick’s Early Life
Flick was a midfield player when he was playing and was born in Heidelberg, Germany. His best playing years were spent with Bayern Munich, where he made 104 appearances.
Before taking the helm at Hoffenheim in 2000, the German earned his first managerial experience with FC Bammental.
After leaving his post as manager of Hoffenheim in 2005, Flick worked as an assistant manager for a while at Red Bull Salzburg and Bayern Munich. After being appointed head coach of Bayern Munich in November 2019, he went on to win two Bundesliga titles, one FIFA Club World Cup, and one UEFA Champions League trophy while working at the Allianz Arena.
Flick got a chance to manage his country’s national team last year and has taken charge of 15 matches for them so far, picking up 2.13 points per game in the process.
Hansi Flick Net Worth
The German manager has had a decorated career, managing Bayern Munich and the German national team. While Flick is currently a free agent, the manager is among the highest-paid managers in the world. According to reports, Hansi Flick’s time with Germany and Bayern saw him accumulate a net worth of $12 million. During his tenure as Die Mannschaf head coach, Flick raked in a staggering $7.80 million per annum, from 2021 to 2023.