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Herbert Zimbo Zimmermann - Bundesliga Talent Squad 2023/24

Herbert '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.
Current Team
Bundesliga Talent Squad, BV 04 Düsseldorf u19, CfB Ford-Niehl u19, DJK Südwest Köln u19, FC Hürth U19, FC Pesch u19, FC Rheinsüd Köln u19, OSC Rosenhöhe u19, SC West Köln u19, SV Eintracht Hohkeppel u19, SV Lövenich/Widdersdorf u19, TuS BW Königsdorf u19, VFR Sinnersdorf
GSA League