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Michael Preetz

b. 1967

German association football player

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About Michael Preetz

Born 1967. Michael Preetz is a German association football player.

Michael Preetz (born 17 August 1967) is a German former professional footballer who played as a forward. He spent his whole career in Germany, playing for Fortuna Düsseldorf, 1. FC Saarbrücken, MSV Duisburg and SG Wattenscheid 09, but he is mostly remembered for his seven-year spell at Hertha BSC where he ended his career. After retiring from active play, he stayed with the club, going directly into management.

Playing career Michael Preetz scored 178 goals in the top two divisions of the German league system. In 1998–99 he won the top scorer crown of the Bundesliga.

His good form in this season brought him a call-up to Erich Ribbeck's Germany national team in early 1999. Overall, he won seven caps.

Managerial career On 7 June 2009, Preetz was named as the new general manager of Hertha BSC, replacing former VfB Stuttgart and FC Bayern Munich forward Dieter Hoeneß. On 23 January 2021, Preetz, along with manager Bruno Labbadia, was relieved of his duties.

Managerial record

TeamFromToRecordGWDLWin %Hertha BSC7 June 200923 January 2021Total

Honours Hertha BSC Ligapokal: 2001, 2002; runners-up 2000

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Important facts

Birth century
Nationality
Employers
MSV Duisburg, Hertha BSC
Awards
Order of Merit of Berlin

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Michael Preetz?

German association football player

When was Michael Preetz born?

Michael Preetz was born on 17 August 1967 in Düsseldorf.

What is Michael Preetz's occupation?

Michael Preetz is an association football player.

What nationality is Michael Preetz?

Michael Preetz is German.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Michael Preetz

· Wikidata: Q644091

· DBpedia: Michael Preetz

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