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Forward · 1980–1997

Karl-Heinz Rummenigge

The face of Bayern in the 1980s, twice European Footballer of the Year, and later the executive who ran the club's commercial side for two decades.

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Iconic moments

  • Led Bayern to consecutive Bundesliga titles in 1980 and 1981 after the first great side broke up.
  • Played in the 1982 European Cup final defeat to Aston Villa and the 1982 World Cup final.
  • As CEO from 2002 to 2021 he oversaw the period in which Bayern became one of the richest clubs in football.

Why he is remembered

The face of Bayern in the 1980s, twice European Footballer of the Year, and later the executive who ran the club's commercial side for two decades.

Karl-Heinz Rummenigge played as a forward in the 1980–1997 era and is listed here for Bundesliga, DFB-Pokal won with the club.