[152] His side broke the record a week later following a 52 win over Everton. Jurgen Klopp's Ex-Wife Sabine Klopp, Son Marc Klopp Klopp married Sabine in 1988. Jurgen Klopp also has a child from his previous marriage to Sabine Klopp. Ulla Sandrock, a children's novelist known as 'first Lady of Bundesliga' Sara Hussain Published: 21:31, 28 May 2022 Updated: 21:31, 28 May 2022 THEY say that behind every great man lies a great. [57] However, they did not lose a game, topping the group with some impressive performances. Ulla Klopp, nee Sandrock, has been married to Jurgen since December 2005 - the pair met when she was working in a bar at the Munich Oktoberfest. Ulla is a children's novelist and has produced her own book, Tom And The Magic Football. [206] Roberto Firmino's exceptionally high number of tackles for a striker under Klopp's management encapsulates his style of play, demanding a high-press from all his players and having his striker defend from the front. [] When Klopp speaks about his football being heavy metal, I understand completely. If I spoke to a player now and he told me: 'If you were playing in the #ChampionsLeague next year then I would be really interested,' I would put the phone down. Jrgen Klopp Biography - Facts, Childhood, Family Life of German [101] Liverpool finished the 201516 season in eighth place. [134] Liverpool won their quarter-final tie against Porto with an aggregate score of 61 to advance to the semi-finals,[135] where Klopp's Liverpool faced tournament favourites Barcelona. Sabine Jrgen Klopp also have a son named Marc Klopp. [17][42], After losing 20 to Bayer Leverkusen on the opening day of the 201011 Bundesliga, Klopp's Dortmund side won fourteen of their next fifteen matches to secure the top spot in the league for Christmas. In the year 2005 Jrgen Klopp got married to Ulla Sandrock. Klopp's wife Ulla Sandrock has been in a relationship with the Liverpool manager since December 2005. Jurgen Klopp's all-time XI - Sportskeeda If there's something I will never do in my life it is vote for the right". [213] In 2019, the chief executive of the League Managers Association (LMA) said that Klopp had 'redefined man-management' in the modern era, and highlighted his consistency in European competitions;[219] in Klopp's first three European campaigns with Liverpool he was undefeated over two-legged knockout ties. He is also a former football player and sportsperson. Ulla Sandrock: who is Jurgen Klopp's wife, age, children | Edinburgh News [30] In his first full season in charge in 200102, Klopp guided Mainz to finish 4th in the league as he implemented his favoured pressing and counter-pressing tactics, narrowly missing promotion. [33] He finished with a record of 109 wins, 78 draws and 83 losses. He was initiated to football by his father while growing up. The couple both have children from previous marriages. The Liverpool manager accepted he is rarely happy to see Manchester United players excelling ahead of the latest instalment of the Premier League's greatest rivalry.. but has made an exception for Rashford, who had the worst season of his . [196], Klopp is a notable proponent of Gegenpressing, a tactic in which the team, after losing possession of the ball, immediately attempts to win back possession, rather than falling back to regroup. His real name is Jurgen Norbert Klopp. [54][55], Dortmund's league form during the 201213 season was not as impressive as in the previous campaign, with Klopp insisting that his team would focus on the UEFA Champions League to make up for their disappointing run in that competition in the previous season. "[257], Klopp's popularity is used in advertisements by, among others, Puma, Opel and the German cooperative banking group Volksbanken-Raiffeisenbanken. info.japan@football-tribe.com. Haruno Bldg 3F, 16-1-323 Minami-1jyo Nishi Chuou-ku, Sapporo-shi, Hokkaido 060-0061, Japan. Klopp is a notable proponent of Gegenpressing, whereby the team, after losing possession, immediately attempts to win back possession, rather than falling back to regroup. [236], He is close friends with fellow manager David Wagner, first meeting each other during their playing days at Mainz and with Wagner being Klopp's best man at his 2005 wedding. father: Norbert Klopp mother: Elisabeth Klopp siblings: Isolde Klopp children: Marc Klopp Coaches Football Players Height: 6'4" (193 cm ), 6'4" Males City: Stuttgart, Germany More Facts Recommended Lists: German People German Men Tall Celebrities Tall Male Celebrities German Coaches Childhood & Early Life City-Liverpool", "Liverpool weather Roma storm to squeeze into Champions League final", "Real nightmare for Karius as Madrid retain their title", "Liverpool agree deal to sign Virgil van Dijk", "Virgil van Dijk: Liverpool to sign Southampton defender for world record 75m", "Naby Keita to complete Liverpool transfer on July 1", "Liverpool complete Xherdan Shaqiri transfer", "Liverpool complete Alisson Becker transfer", "Liverpool make best start to a season in their 126-year history with 30 Premier League win over Southampton", "Jurgen Klopp: Liverpool manager charged with misconduct for derby celebration", "Wolves 02 Liverpool: Mohamed Salah helps Reds go four points clear", "Liverpool 40 Newcastle: Reds six points clear at the top", "Comparing Liverpool's stats to the halfway point last season", "Liverpool 51 Arsenal: Roberto Firmino hits hat-trick as Jurgen Klopp's side thrash Arsenal", "Klopp and Van Dijk claim December awards", "Sadio Man double sinks Wolves but Liverpool's title wait goes on", "Anfield's amazing response to Premier League disappointment as Man City beat Liverpool to title", "Wolves 21 Liverpool: Replacements 'failed' Jurgen Klopp", "Liverpool 10 Napoli: Salah scores as Reds reach Champions League knockout stage", "Liverpool and Bayern Munich trade blows but draw leaves tie poised", "Sadio Man and Virgil van Dijk take Liverpool past Bayern Munich", "Liverpool CEO urges calm after six fans arrested ahead of Barcelona clash", "Lionel Messi magic puts Barcelona in command of semi-final with Liverpool", "Jrgen Klopp tells Liverpool to shock Barcelona or 'fail beautifully', "Tottenham & Liverpool: Greatest Champions League comebacks of all time", "Liverpool stage sensational comeback to beat Barcelona and reach final", "Liverpool win Champions League after beating Spurs 20 in final live! Politically, Klopp considers himself to be left-wing. En la presente temporada 2021-2022, ya gan con el Liverpool (equipo al que dirige desde 2015) dos trofeos:. "[167] A 21 win against Bournemouth at Anfield on 7 March saw Liverpool set an English top-flight record of 22 consecutive home wins. Klopp said after the game that he "never thought [Manchester City's win record] would be broken or equalled. . [67] They also lost the 2012 DFL-Supercup,[68] and were knocked out of the DFB-Pokal in the round of 16. The couple had a son named Marc Klopp. [14][20] He spent most of his professional career in Mainz, from 1990 to 2001, with his attitude and commitment making him a fan-favourite. He is said to have inspired Premier League bosses Jurgen Klopp, Thomas Tuchel and Bayern Munich supremo Julian Nagelsman with his tactics. Caption: Jurgen with his wife Ulla (source: liverpoolecho.co.uk) [144] Having qualified as winners of the Champions League, Klopp's side played Europa League champions Chelsea in the Super Cup. [156] On 21 December, he led Liverpool to their first FIFA Club World Cup trophy, with victory over Flamengo in the final,[157] making his team the first English side to win the international treble of the Champions League, Super Cup and Club World Cup. More left than middle. -Children Jrgen Klopp has just one child, a son named Marc Klopp. [78] He denied speculation that he was tired of the role, saying, "It's not that I'm tired, I've not had contact with another club but don't plan to take a sabbatical". Successful second marriage The love affair of Jurgen Klopp and Ulla Sandrock is not hidden from the public. These achievements won him back-to-back FIFA Coach of the Year awards in 2019 and 2020. [201] He believes that the players should embrace their emotions, describing how "[football is] the only sport where emotion has this big of an influence". Jrgen Klopp 2 1 1 2 1 Liverpool Manager Premier League Appointed: Oct 8, 2015 Contract until: Jun 30, 2026 imago images + Date of birth/Age: Jun 16, 1967 (55) Place of birth: Stuttgart Citizenship: Germany Coaching Licence : UEFA Pro Licence Avg. [136] After suffering a 30 defeat at the Nou Camp,[137][138] Klopp reportedly asked his players to "just try" or "fail in the most beautiful way" in the second leg of the tie at Anfield. League Managers Association chief executive Richard Bevan speaking about Klopp following his induction into the association's Hall of Fame. Who is Jurgen Klopp's wife? Ulla Sandrock, a children's novelist known In focus: Jurgen Klopp's 6 biggest acts of generosity [70] Klopp received a fine of 10,000 on 17 March 2014 after getting sent off from a Bundesliga match against Borussia Mnchengladbach. [201] It also requires high levels of discipline: The team must be compact to close down spaces for the opponent to thread passes through, and must learn when to stop pressing to avoid exhaustion and protect from long balls passed into the space behind the pressing defence. ", "STAGGERING When can Liverpool win the Premier League? . Jurgen was however married to Sabine Klopp. 10 Things to know about Coach Jrgen Klopp - Discover Walks Blog [41] The next season Klopp secured European football as he led Dortmund to a fifth-place finish, despite having one of the youngest squads in the league. If you do that, you end up wanting the vaccine and the booster. [202] However, Klopp developed his tactics to incorporate more possession based football and more midfield organisation,[203] as well as overseeing the transfers of Alisson Becker, Virgil Van Dijk, Naby Keta and Fabinho ahead of the 201819 season which saw Liverpool achieve their best league start in the club's history, and equal the all-time record for the fewest goals conceded at the mid-point of a top-flight season, conceding just 7 goals and keeping 12 clean sheets.[124]. The book is about an 11-year-old boy who finds a magic football that helps him to become a great . His father used to be a goalkeeper and worked as a salesperson. They named their son Marc Klopp who was following his dad's footsteps as a professional football player at Dortmund, but unfortunately, his series of injuries made him quit his football career at the age of 26 . $50 per post at $10/CPM. [213] Klopp has also received praise for building competitive teams without spending as much as many direct rivals, placing emphasis on sustainability over purely short-term success.[218]. Likewise, Jurgen Klopp began his football career as a player, with the club . [99] On 5 May, Klopp guided Liverpool to their first European final since 2007 by beating Villarreal 31 on aggregate in the semi-finals of the Europa League. It's unbelievable', "Liverpool Liverpool come from behind to beat West Ham and equal Man City record", "Salah and Milner reaction: 'We showed our mentality to win', "Liverpool opened up the biggest lead by any team at the end of a day in English top-flight history", "Liverpool win Premier League: Jurgen Klopp's transformative role", "Earliest Premier League champion: Is Liverpool fastest to clinch? But as long as you make it, it is all good. My political understanding is this: if I am doing well, I want others to do well, too. Together the couple had a child, Marc Klopp. Jurgen Klopp has reported a suspected positive test for COVID-19 and will miss Liverpool's Premier League clash with Chelsea on Sunday, the club have confirmed. Upon retiring in 2001, Klopp became the club's manager, and secured Bundesliga promotion in 2004. Jurgen Klopp has said he is delighted to see Marcus Rashford is playing incredibly well and thinks the England international is in the form of his life.. With the scores level after extra-time, Klopp's side won 54 on penalties, giving Klopp his second trophy with the club. Jurgen Klopp with son Marc Klopp SOURCE: Tumblr @Kloppo [232][233] She has a son, Dennis, from a previous marriage. Not only has Jrgen redefined man-management in the modern era, he has established a footballing identity which each of his teams has personified. Ulla has a son named Dennis from her previous marriage. 'I'm really happy': Jurgen Klopp explains why Marcus Rashford form [43][44][45] Klopp's side were the youngest ever side to win the Bundesliga. Clock . [146] Their 21 away victory over Chelsea set a club-record seven successive away league wins and made Liverpool the first Premier League club to win their first six games in successive seasons. Liverpool Manager Jurgen Klopp's Net Worth, Ex-Wife, Son, Career [151], On 30 November, following a 21 win over Brighton & Hove Albion, Klopp saw Liverpool equal an all-time club record of 31 consecutive league matches without defeat, since the club's last defeat to Manchester City on 3 January, dating back to 1988. [205], In his first two full seasons at Liverpool, Klopp almost exclusively employed a 433 formation, utilising a front three of wingers Mohamed Salah and Sadio Man surrounding false-9 Roberto Firmino, supported by Philippe Coutinho in midfield. [35], In May 2008, Klopp was approached to become the new manager of Borussia Dortmund. Jurgen Klopp's net worth, wife, salary, contract, family, trophies Jurgen Klopp was born on June 16, 1967, and his current age is 55 years old. 1. Klopp calls out LeBron James, Messi and eats salmon | Jrgen in fine He turned to religion more seriously after the death of his father, who was a Catholic, from liver cancer in 1998. [143], Klopp's side started the 201920 season by playing Manchester City in the 2019 FA Community Shield, against whom they lost 54 on penalties. Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp does not think Sunday's clash with arch-rivals Manchester United will be definitive in their quest for a top-four place as he believes his side are well in the hunt . Donating 1% of that means he is giving away 100,000 per year to the charity. [72] Dortmund finished the 201314 season in second place. Jurgen Klopp confirms Liverpool FC injury blow ahead of Manchester I dont understand why that is a limitation of freedom because, if it is, then not being allowed to drink and drive is a limitation of freedom as well. [87] The mathematical model turned out to be that of Cambridge physicist Ian Graham, which was used to select the manager, Klopp, and players essential for Liverpool to win the Champions League. Klopp's message to fans on his first day as Liverpool manager. Jurgen Klopp family. Jurgen Klopp was delighted to see Liverpool produce a more solid defensive performance as the Reds eventually eased past Wolves 2-0 at Anfield on Wednesday evening. Ulla Sandrock, a children's novelist known as 'first Lady of Bundesliga' Sara Hussain Published: 16:31 ET, May 28 2022 Updated: 16:31 ET, May 28 2022 THEY say that behind every great man lies a great woman - and Jurgen Klopp has revealed that his wife wanting to stay in Liverpool was a big reason behind his longevity at the club. Marc Klopp, who played club football, is their son. [166], A 32 home victory against West Ham United on 24 February 2020 saw Klopp's side equal the English top-flight records for the most consecutive wins (18) and the most consecutive home wins (21; set by Bill Shankly's 1972 Liverpool side); the latter setting a record for the Premier League era. [248] Klopp has also appeared in the documentary films Trainer! $25 per post at a $5/CPM. "I'm really happy" - Jurgen Klopp pleased with Marcus Rashford's form Marc Klopp retired at the age of 26. [234][235] On 10 February 2021, Klopp confirmed that his mother, Elisabeth, had died; he was unable to attend her funeral in Germany due to COVID-19 travel restrictions. While he was growing up, his father introduced him to football. ADVERTISEMENT. Technically, it's not even a derby - but for Jurgen Klopp, it is the biggest of the lot; the fixture that is the pure essence of football. On 26 September 2018, Klopp's side were knocked out in the third round of the League Cup after losing 21 to Chelsea, their first defeat of the season in all competitions,[130] and were knocked out of the FA Cup after losing 21 to Wolves in the third round. [note 1] Klopp also guided Dortmund to a runner-up finish in the 201213 UEFA Champions League before leaving in 2015 as their longest-serving manager. For the fans it is really good. Despite his well-guarded lifestyle, Marc still supports his father as a coach and continues to be a huge football fan. He then became manager of Borussia Dortmund, guiding them to the Bundesliga title in 201011, before winning Dortmund's first-ever domestic double during a record-breaking season. [245] Klopp's term came to an end after the latter competition and he was succeeded by Oliver Kahn. [122] A 40 win against Newcastle United on Boxing Day saw Klopp's side extend their lead in the league to six points at the half-way point of the season, as well as becoming only the fourth Premier League team to be unbeaten at this stage. Sabine Klopp Wiki (Jrgen Klopp's Ex-wife) Age, Children, Biography & More Jurgen Klopp has been married to his wife Ulla Sandrock since December 2005. Following a string of devastating injuries, Marc called it quits on his playing career in 2015. Klopp's side finished second in their group by virtue of goals scored to qualify for the knockout phase,[132] before drawing German champions Bayern Munich in the round of 16. Representative Director. Rashford, 25, will be the main . Klopp remains the only manager in world football with a positive head-to-head record against Guardiola. [14][17] As a young boy, Klopp aspired to become a doctor, but he did not believe he "was ever smart enough for a medical career", saying "when they were handing out our A-Level certificates, my headmaster said to me, 'I hope it works out with football, otherwise it's not looking too good for you'". Clock ticking for Jurgen Klopp at Liverpool? Final season at Borussia (2013) and Und vorne hilft der liebe Gott (2016). Jurgen Klopp (centre) surrounded by Liverpool Football team players, from left; Mohamed Salah, Andy Robertson, Virgil van Dijk, Roberto Firmino, and Alisson Becker embracing Roberto Firmino. Klopp and his current wife, Sandrock, do not have children. Born in Stuttgart, Germany, Jurgen is German by nationality. Klopp argued that lack of availability on the transfer market, not loyalty, was the overriding factor: "If you can then go out and bring in another player to replace him, that makes sense for both sides. Jrgen Klopp net worth Mar, 2023 - People Ai Liverpool's Jurgen Klopp to miss Chelsea clash with COVID-19 - ESPN.com It was the first time Liverpool conceded 7 goals in a league match since 1963. [34], "The finishing line is never straight and you never go over it at full speed, you limp over it. Jurgen Klopp changes his tune over "best midfielder" as Liverpool make transfer decision And the Reds boss admitted he is delighted Rashford has found such incredible form, after being targeted. Five years ago I asked the supporters to believe us. [11][14][15] He started playing for local club SV Glatten and later TuS Ergenzingen as a junior player,[14] with the next stint at 1. He was exposed to sports at an early age. Marc was a footballer like his father but retired in 2015 following severe injuries. [84] He finished with a record of 178 wins, 69 draws, and 70 losses.[85]. [179] On 17 December, Klopp was named the Best FIFA Men's Coach for the second successive year having guided the club to their first league title triumph in 30 years. Klopp's deal was set to expire in 2024, with the expectation that he would take a . [60] On 23 April 2013, it was announced that Dortmund's crucial playmaker Mario Gtze was moving on 1 July to rivals Bayern Munich after they had triggered Gtze's release clause of 37million. [19]In the summer of 1990, Klopp was signed by Mainz 05. Jurgen Klopp Children: Does Jurgen Klopp Have Children? The 34-year-old stands at a height of 1.75. He is popular for his people-management skills too. At the awards ceremony, Klopp revealed that he had signed up to the Common Goal movement, donating 1% of his salary to a charity which funds organisations around the world using football to tackle social issues. For me, football is the only thing more inspiring than the cinema. The importance of emotion is something Klopp has underlined throughout his managerial career, and he has gained both admiration and notoriety for his enthusiastic touchline celebrations. Jrgen Norbert Klopp was born in Stuttgart, Baden-Wrttemberg, to parents Norbert and Elisabeth. [258] According to Horizont, trade magazine for the German advertising industry, and the business weekly Wirtschaftswoche, Klopp's role as "brand ambassador" for Opel successfully helped the struggling carmaker to increase sales. Liverpool-based: Jurgen Klopp, Roberto Firmino, Phillipe Coutinho, Jordan Henderson, Sadio Mane Manchester United-based: Jesse Lingard, Marcus Rashford, Daniel James, Alex Telles, Marcos Rojo,. [168] On 25 June, Klopp's side clinched the title with 7 games left to spare; it was the club's nineteenth league title, its first since 198990 and its first during the Premier League era. The opponent is still looking for orientation where to pass the ball. [153] If I get it and spread it to someone else: my fault and not their fault. Jurgen Klopp wife: After marrying Klopp, she became a children's author. "[237], Klopp is a Lutheran who has referred to his faith in public, citing the importance of his beliefs in a media interview.