Bodo Illgner
- January 4, 2024
- Soccer Player
Quick Facts
Full Name | Bodo Illgner |
Occupation | Soccer Player |
Date Of Birth | Apr 7, 1967(1967-04-07) |
Age | 57 |
Birthplace | Koblenz |
Country | Germany |
Birth City | Rhineland-Palatinate |
Horoscope | Aries |
Bodo Illgner Biography
Name | Bodo Illgner |
Birthday | Apr 7 |
Birth Year | 1967 |
Place Of Birth | Koblenz |
Home Town | Rhineland-Palatinate |
Birth Country | Germany |
Birth Sign | Aries |
Spouse | Bianca Illgner |
Bodo Illgner is one of the most popular and richest Soccer Player who was born on April 7, 1967 in Koblenz, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany. A former goalkeeper, who has been awarded as the German Goalkeeper of The Year 4 times throughout his career of 18 seasons.
He was a teammate of He was teammates with Iker Casillas on Real Madrid in 2001. on Real Madrid in 2001.
Born in Koblenz, Illgner was a product of 1. FC Köln’s youth system, and made his debut in the Bundesliga on 22 February 1986 at not yet 19, in a 1–3 away loss against FC Bayern Munich. From the 1987–88 season onwards, he became the club’s undisputed starter – as successor of Harald Schumacher in both 1. FC Köln and Germany football team – being voted as Best European Goalkeeper in 1991.
On 23 September 1987, Illgner made his debut for the West Germany national team in a 1–0 friendly home win against Denmark, and went on to back Eike Immel during UEFA Euro 1988. At the 1990 FIFA World Cup he, by now the country’s first-choice, was in exceptional form, and commanded the backline which consisted of the experienced Klaus Augenthaler, Andreas Brehme, Thomas Berthold, Guido Buchwald and Jürgen Kohler (with Matthias Sammer taking Augenthaler’s place at Euro 1992); in the semi-final, he saved a Stuart Pearce shot in the penalty shootout against England, and his team would overcome Argentina in the deciding match, where he would keep a clean sheet in the 1–0 success.
He had two children with his his long-term wife Bianca Illgner.
Bodo Illgner Net Worth
Net Worth | $5 Million |
Source Of Income | Soccer Player |
House | Living in own house. |
Bodo Illgner is one of the richest Soccer Player from Germany. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Bodo Illgner 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
He was the first to take the pitch for 1. FC Koln in 1983.
He played a role in helping his countrymen German national team take home in the 1990 World Cup Championship.
Bodo Illgner (German pronunciation: [ˈboːdoː ˈʔɪlɡnɐ] ; born 7 April 1967) is a German retired footballer who played as a goalkeeper.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
Height | 6 ft 3 in |
Bodo Illgner height 6 ft 3 in Bodo weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.
Who is Bodo Illgner Dating?
According to our records, Bodo Illgner married to Bianca Illgner. As of December 1, 2023, Bodo Illgner’s is not dating anyone.
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Facts & Trivia
Bodo Ranked on the list of most popular Soccer Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Germany. Bodo Illgner celebrates birthday on April 7 of every year.
Top Facts about Bodo Illgner
- Bodo Illgner is a retired German footballer.
- He was born on April 7, 1967 in Koblenz, Germany.
- Illgner played as a goalkeeper for FC Koln and Real Madrid.
- He won three UEFA Champions League titles with Real Madrid.
- Illgner also won the 1990 FIFA World Cup with Germany.
- He made over 500 professional appearances during his career.
- Illgner was known for his exceptional reflexes and shot-stopping ability.
- He retired from professional football in 2001 at the age of 34.
- After retiring, he worked as a goalkeeping coach for various clubs and national teams.
- In total, Illgner won over 60 caps for the German national team.