Matthias Sammer
German association football player, coach and executive (born 1967)
1967 — present
Quick Facts
Profession
German association football player, coach and executive (born 1967)
Born
September 5, 1967
Age
~59 years
Name Origin
German
Timeline
association football coach, association football player
German Democratic RepublicBorn in Dresden
1967
Born in Dresden (1967-09-05)
1995
AwardGerman Footballer of the Year
1996
AwardGerman Footballer of the Year
1996
AwardBallon d'Or
2003
AwardOsgar
2018
AwardGerman Football Hall of Fame
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Matthias Sammer is a German football official and former player and coach. He played as a defensive midfielder and later in his career as a sweeper.
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Who is Matthias Sammer?+
Matthias Sammer is a German football official and former player and coach. He played as a defensive midfielder and later in his career as a sweeper.
What does the name Matthias mean?+
The name Matthias means "The Apostle chosen to replace Judas Iscariot.". It is of German origin.
When was Matthias Sammer born?+
Matthias Sammer was born on September 5, 1967.
Name Meaning
The Apostle chosen to replace Judas Iscariot.
The name Matthias is of German origin, meaning "The Apostle chosen to replace Judas Iscariot.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Matthias — September 5, 1967
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Virgo
Analytical, kind, hardworking
Earth · Mercury · Aug 23 – Sep 22
Chinese Zodiac
Goat
Calm, gentle, sympathetic
Fire · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
9 Cib
Owl — wisdom, ancestors, forgiveness
Celtic Tree
Vine
Empathetic, refined, romantic
Ogham: Muin · Sep 2 – Sep 29
Birthstone: Sapphire — Truth, loyalty
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