Michael Preetz (born 17 August 1967) is a German former professional footballer who played as a forward. He spent his whole career in Germany, playing for Fortuna Düsseldorf, 1. FC Saarbrücken, MSV Duisburg and SG Wattenscheid 09, but he is mostly remembered for his seven-year spell at Hertha BSC where he ended his career.[1] After retiring from active play, he stayed with the club, going directly into management.
Playing career
Michael Preetz scored 178 goals in the top two divisions of the German league system.[2] In 1998–99 he won the top scorer crown of the Bundesliga.
His good form in this season brought him a call-up to Erich Ribbeck's Germany national team in early 1999. Overall, he won seven caps.[3]
Managerial career
On 7 June 2009, Preetz was named as the new general manager of Hertha BSC, replacing former VfB Stuttgart and FC Bayern Munich forward Dieter Hoeneß.[4] On 23 January 2021, Preetz, along with manager Bruno Labbadia, was relieved of his duties.
Managerial record
- As of 24 January 2021
| Team | From | To | Record | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G | W | D | L | Win % | |||
| Hertha BSC | 7 June 2009 | 23 January 2021 | 88 | 35 | 19 | 34 | 39.77 |
| Total | 88 | 35 | 19 | 34 | 39.77 | ||
Honours
Hertha BSC
- Ligapokal: 2001, 2002; runners-up 2000
References
- ^ "Preetz, Michael" (in German). kicker.de. Retrieved 31 December 2012.
- ^ Arnhold, Matthias (4 June 2015). "Michael Preetz - Matches and Goals in Bundesliga". Rec.Sport.Soccer Statistics Foundation. Retrieved 12 June 2015.
- ^ Arnhold, Matthias (4 June 2015). "Michael Preetz - International Appearances". Rec.Sport.Soccer Statistics Foundation. Retrieved 12 June 2015.
- ^ "Die Ära Preetz beginnt" (in German). kicker.de. 11 June 2009. Retrieved 31 December 2012.
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