Karl-Heinz Rummenigge Awards

Two-time Ballon d'Or winner and Bayern Munich legend.

Karl-Heinz 'Kalle' Rummenigge (born 25 September 1955) is a German football executive and former professional footballer. Widely regarded as one of the greatest German footballers of all time, he also served as the Chairman of Executive Board of FC Bayern München AG.

Quick Facts

Born: 25 September 1955
Birthplace: Lippstadt, West Germany
Height: 182 cm / 6 ft
Position: Forward
Total caps: 424
Total goals: 220

Lore & Background

Rummenigge won two Ballon d'Or awards (1980, 1981), two European Cups (1975, 1976), the Intercontinental Cup (1976), two Bundesliga titles (1979–80, 1980–81), and two DFB-Pokal titles (1981–82, 1983–84) with Bayern Munich. He captained West Germany to runner-up finishes in the 1982 and 1986 World Cups and won the 1980 European Championship. He scored 45 goals in 95 caps for West Germany, including one in the 1982 World Cup semi-final and one in the 1986 World Cup final. He scored a hat-trick in a group stage game against Chile during the 1982 World Cup.

Reader's Guide

Rummenigge was known as an attacker capable of playing as a centre-forward, second striker, or winger. He was renowned for his movement, exceptional goalscoring instincts, both-footedness, aerial ability, leadership, and professionalism. His later career was hampered by recurring injuries, particularly after his move to Inter Milan.

Did You Know?

He was named by Pelé in the FIFA 100 list of the world's greatest living players in 2004.
His brother Michael Rummenigge was also a footballer who played for Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund.
In April 1983, the British pop duo Alan & Denise recorded a tribute song about his 'sexy knees' called 'Rummenigge'.