Thomas Häßler

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International career

For Germany, Häßler was capped 101 times, scoring 11 goals. Other than the two major tournament wins, he also played for his country at the 1994 and 1998 FIFA World Cups, Euro 92, and Euro 2000.

He also won a bronze medal for West Germany at the 1988 Summer Olympics. He was the dominant figure of the Euro 92, displaying performances that were reminiscent of Diego Maradona's 1986 World Cup exploits. He displayed a specialty for scoring spectacular free kicks, tireless stamina and dazzling dribbling sprees.

International goals

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Coaching career

Häßler is an assistant coach at second division side Köln. It was announced in February 2007 that he would also take on the job of assistant coach to Berti Vogts who had earlier in the month been appointed as coach of Nigeria.

Honours

Club

* UEFA Cup Runner-Up: 1986
* Bundesliga Runner-Up: 1989, 1990
* Coppa Italia Runner-Up: 1993
* DFB-Pokal Runner-Up: 1996

National Team

* FIFA World Cup: 1990
* European Championship 1996
* European Championship Runner-Up: 1992

Indvidual

*German Footballer of the Year: 1989,1992
*FIFA World Player of the Year: 3rd, 1992

Other information

Häßler's nickname is "Icke" – awarded to him for his pronunciation of "Ich" (German for "I") in typical Berlin dialect. He founded the music label "MTM Music" in March 1996.