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Ottmar Hitzfeld
Overview
Ottmar Hitzfeld is one of the most successful German-speaking coaches, especially associated with Borussia Dortmund and Bayern Munich.
Key facts
History
Bayern’s official coaching history records Hitzfeld as head coach from 1998 to 2004 and again from February 2007 to June 2008. His career links the modern histories of Bayern and Borussia Dortmund and multiple Bundesliga and Champions League campaigns.
Sources
Bayern head coaches in the BundesligaPublisher: FC Bayern Munich · Accessed: 2026-10-08