In 2008, Klopp was appointed as the head coach of Borussia Dortmund, a club that had finished 13th in the Bundesliga the previous season. Tasked with reviving the team, he brought in a fresh tactical approach and infectious energy. His first two seasons saw the club finish sixth and fifth, respectively. By his third season, Dortmund clinched the Bundesliga title by outpacing rivals Bayern Munich.
The following year, Klopp led Dortmund to another Bundesliga title, this time setting a record with 81 points—a league-best at the time. In 2013, he steered the team to the UEFA Champions League final, where they were narrowly defeated by Bayern Munich. This run further established Borussia Dortmund as a major European football force. Klopp concluded his tenure at Dortmund in 2015, having turned the club into a respected contender both domestically and internationally.
In October 2015, Klopp signed a contract with English Premier League club Liverpool FC. Upon his arrival, he began transforming the team with his intense, pressing style of play, often dubbed "gegenpressing." Under his leadership, Liverpool became known for their attacking football and high work rate.
Although early on the defense showed vulnerabilities, Klopp gradually reinforced the squad. He initially guided the team to a strong finish and, in the 2018–2019 season, led Liverpool to a second-place league finish with a remarkable 97 points—just one point behind Manchester City. That same season, Klopp’s Liverpool won the UEFA Champions League, marking the club’s sixth European title. In 2019–2020, Klopp led Liverpool to their first English league title in 30 years.
Jurgen Klopp is married to Ulla Sandrock, a children's novelist. The couple has one son together. Known for his charisma and media-friendly personality, Klopp is among the highest-paid football managers. His salary at Liverpool is reported to be around $7 million annually, and his estimated net worth is approximately $20 million.
Return to the previous page| Birth Date: | 16 Jun, 1967 |
| Age: | 52 yrs |
| Occupations: | Association football player Association football manager |
| Citizenship: | Germany |
| Birth Place: | Stuttgart |
| Education: | Goethe University Frankfurt |
| Gender: | Male |
| Description: | German association football player and manager |
| Net Worth 2021: | 50 million |
