Uwe Bein

Uwe Bein (born 26 September 1960) is a German former professional footballer who played as a midfielder.

Career

Bein's professional career began in 1978 with Kickers Offenbach, before he moved to 1. FC Köln, Hamburger SV and Eintracht Frankfurt. He played 300 Bundesliga games and scored 91 goals in total. He also helped Köln to the 1986 UEFA Cup Final where his goal could not prevent them losing to Real Madrid. In 1994, he moved to Japan and started playing for Urawa Red Diamonds in 1996. In 1997, he made appearances for VfB Gießen.

The biggest success in Bein's career occurred during the 1990 FIFA World Cup, where he played four of seven games before suffering from an injury. He scored one goal in the 5–1 win over the United Arab Emirates. He started all three group matches plus the quarter-final against Czechoslovakia but did not play in the final.

He did not take part in the Euro 92. Lacking support from the German head coach Berti Vogts, Bein finally retired from the national team in 1993, and thus did not take part in the World Cup 1994.

In total, he played 17 international matches, with three goals to his credit.

After his playing career ended he managed for half a year Kickers Offenbach in 2005.

Style of play

Considered by fans and pundits to be one of the finest players in Eintracht Frankfurt's history, Bein was a skillful left-footed playmaker who stood out for his passing ability, technique and vision. His ability to penetrate any opposing team's defences with his passes led him to be called "The Man With The Killer Pass". Maurizio Gaudino compared Bein's passes to iron and his own boots like magnets, while Tony Yeboah noted his great chemistry with the midfielder. Jørn Andersen credited Bein for helping him become the top scorer in the 1989-90 season of the Bundesliga. Bein was also known for his iconic mustache. Overall, Bein made 70 assists in the Bundesliga, 62 of them with Frankfurt, being the top assist provider in three consecutive seasons.

Career statistics Club

International

Scores and results list Germany's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Bein goal.

Honours Germany FIFA World Cup: 1990

Individual kicker Bundesliga Team of the Season: 1989–90, 1990–91, 1991–92, 1992–93 Bundesliga top assist provider: 1990–91, 1991–92, 1992–93