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About Michael Skibbe
He is a former footballer who later became a coach. The former Schalke 04 midfielder has had more than three decades in management, coaching teams such as Bayer Leverkusen, Galatasaray, and Hertha BSC.
Early Life and Youth Career
The coach had his amateur career with SG Wattenscheid 09 from 1975 to 1982. He later joined Schalke 04 youth team from 1982 to 1984.
Professional Career and Life as a Coach
Skibbe began his professional career with the Schalke 04 senior team, playing from 1984 to 1986. He later delved into the coaching world. He coached the Schalke 04 U19 team from 1987 to 1989.
He has coached a number of European teams, including Bayer Leverkusen from 2005 to 2008; Galatasaray from 2008 to 2009; Hertha BSC from 2011 to 2012; and Eskişehirspor in 2015. With the Istanbul-based club Galatasaray Spor Kulubu, the German coach steered the team to the Turkish Super Cup title in 2008.
From 2015 to 2018, he served as the national team coach of Greece.
In 2022, the Japanese football club Sanfrecce Hiroshima secured his services as head coach.
Personal Life
Skibbe tied the knot with Lydia Skibbe.
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F.A.Q. about Michael Skibbe
When is his birthday?
Michael Skibbe's birthday is on August 4, 1965.
In how many days is his birthday?
Michael's birthday is in 130 days
How old is he?
He is 58 years old.
Where is Michael from?
He was born in Gelsenkirchen, West Germany.
What is Michael Skibbe's height?
He is 5′ 11″ (1.80m) tall.