SUMMARY
- Jurgen Klinsmann was appointed as manager of South Korea in 2023.
- The German manager started his career in 2004.
Jurgen Klinsmann grabbed all the headlines after South Korea beat Saudi Arabia in the round of 16 of the AFC Asian Cup. Klinsmann’s side beat the Arabian side managed by Roberto Mancini in a penalty shootout to move into the quarterfinals of the tournament.
The dramatic victory has been the best result for the German coach who was appointed as the head coach of the national side in February 2023. The 59-year-old is eyeing his second title of his managerial career after a disappointing stint in Germany with Hertha Berlin.
Jurgen Klinsmann is the second highest-paid manager in the Asian Cup
The German coach returned to international management after 17 years with South Korea. The former Bayern Munich manager is the first high-profile manager of the country since 2002. At the time, Guus Hiddink led the Asian country into the semi-final of the 2002 FIFA World Cup, which was held in South Korea and Japan.
JURGEN KLINSMANN’S SOUTH KOREA KNOCK ROBERTO MANCINI’S SAUDI ARABIA OUT OF #ASIANCUP2023. 😱
South Korea are heading to the quarterfinals! 🇰🇷 pic.twitter.com/1WBbvGAKNa
— CBS Sports Golazo ⚽️ (@CBSSportsGolazo) January 30, 2024
Klinsmann signed a deal with South Korea in 2023 which will keep him on the hot seat until the 2026 World Cup. The German coach is earning around $2.1 million per year with the Korean team. As per the reports, the net worth of Jurgen Klinsmann is between $16 to $20 million.
While the wages aren’t jaw-dropping as compared to European club managers, Klinsmann is still the 2nd highest-paid manager among the countries that are taking part in the Asian Cup. Klinsmann is only behind Roberto Mancini who is earning $27 million per year with Saudi Arabia. Both the managers came up against each other in the round of 16, but Klinsmann won the battle this time around.
Jurgen Klinsmann with South Korea
Klinsmann has been under pressure since the start of this tournament. South Korea was among the strongest teams at the start of the tournament. However, the group stage performances were disappointing for the Korean fans.
Jurgen Klinsmann was loving South Korea’s late equalizer. 😆 pic.twitter.com/ifiammbWFV
— CBS Sports Golazo ⚽️ (@CBSSportsGolazo) January 30, 2024
South Korea was on the brink of elimination when Malaysia took the lead in their final group-stage match. However, they came from behind to secure the victory and qualification to the knockout rounds as the runner of group E behind Bahrain.
Jurgen Klinsmann with USMNT
Klinsmann started his career with the German national team in 2004. He managed the side for 34 matches before moving to Bayern Munich in 2008. He was at the club for only 300 days before being replaced in the middle of the 2008/09 season.
The German manager returned to management in 2011 with a spell US national team. He won his first trophy of his career when he secured the Gold Cup with the side in the 2012/13 season. He was in the position for five years before leaving the job in 2016.
Klinsmann’s signed a five-year contract in 2013 with the US national team, which earned him around $3.5 million per year. As per reports, he received $1.4 million from the US Soccer Federation when he was fired from the post in 2016.
Geoff Cameron’s tribute to departing #USMNT coach Jurgen Klinsmann 🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/AVmhojYSVw
— B/R Football (@brfootball) November 23, 2016
Klinsmann has managed South Korea for 15 matches, in which they have secured only eight victories. The German coach has used 34 players in this tenure and has lost two matches during it. He would be hoping that his players could turn the ship around and be more dominating in the upcoming quarterfinals against Australia on February 2.
FAQs
What is Jurgen Klinsmann’s net worth?
The net worth of Jurgen Klinsmann is between $16 to $20 million.
Did Jurgen Klinsmann win the World Cup?
Jurgen Klinsmann won the 1990 FIFA World Cup with West Germany.
How many goals did Jurgen Klinsmann score?
Jurgen Klinsmann scored 284 goals in his club career and 40 goals for his national team.