Danny König (born 18 October 1974) is a German football manager and former footballer who last managed VfB Germania Halberstadt.

Danny König
Personal information
Date of birth (1974-10-18) 18 October 1974 (age 50)
Place of birth Aschersleben, Germany
Managerial career
Years Team
2011–2012 SV 07 Eschwege
2012–2013 Torgelower FC Greif
2018 FSV Zwickau
2020–2021 VfB Germania Halberstadt

Early life

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He started playing football at a young age. He studied to be a tax clerk.[1]

Playing career

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He played professional football in Paraguay. During his playing career, he planned to become a manager after retiring from professional football.[2]

Style of play

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He mainly operated as a midfielder. He is a set-piece specialist.[3]

Managerial career

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In 2011, he was appointed manager of German side SV 07 Eschwege. In 2012, he was appointed manager of German side Torgelower FC Greif. He suffered relegation while managing the club.[4] In 2018, he was appointed manager of German side FSV Zwickau. In 2020, he was appointed manager of German side VfB Germania Halberstadt.

Personal life

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He obtained a UEFA A License. His family has been based in Aschersleben, Germany.[5]

References

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  1. ^ "Von Paraguay nach Zypern". taz.de.
  2. ^ "Danny König: «Ich möchte mit Lok Stendal aufsteigen»".
  3. ^ "König: Erfolg haben, den wir uns vorstellen". volksstimme.de.
  4. ^ "Danny König hat Torgelower Fußball immer noch im Blick". nordkurier.de.
  5. ^ "König: Bei Greif keine heile Welt". nordkurier.de.