Staff Bio Card
Go to TeamHerbert 'Zimbo' Zimmermann
Head Coach
Herbert “Zimbo” Zimmermann is one of the most successful players of 1. FC Köln, and after his tenure at FC Bayern Munich, he was part of the legendary double-winning team of FC’s from 1978. Three-time German Champion, three-time Cup Winner, European Champion, and European Cup Winner: There aren’t many soccer players who have won more titles than Zimbo.
Achievements:
German Champion 1973/1974 with FC Bayern Munich
German Champion 1978 with 1. FC Köln
German Cup Winner 1977, 1978, 1983 with 1. FC Köln
European Cup Winner 1974 with FC Bayern Munich
European Champion 1980 in Rome
World Cup Participant 1978 (Argentina) with German national team
204 Bundesliga games
14 International games
Interesting Fact about Herbert:
Herbert is awarded the Silver Laurel Leaf (German: Silbernes Lorbeerblatt), the highest sports award in Germany. It is awarded to athletes and teams of exemplary character who have won medals at Olympic and Paralympic Games, secured important international titles like the Football World Cup, or placed multiple times at international championships.
Achievements:
German Champion 1973/1974 with FC Bayern Munich
German Champion 1978 with 1. FC Köln
German Cup Winner 1977, 1978, 1983 with 1. FC Köln
European Cup Winner 1974 with FC Bayern Munich
European Champion 1980 in Rome
World Cup Participant 1978 (Argentina) with German national team
204 Bundesliga games
14 International games
Interesting Fact about Herbert:
Herbert is awarded the Silver Laurel Leaf (German: Silbernes Lorbeerblatt), the highest sports award in Germany. It is awarded to athletes and teams of exemplary character who have won medals at Olympic and Paralympic Games, secured important international titles like the Football World Cup, or placed multiple times at international championships.