1991 July
Dortmund Coaching Appointment
Takes charge of Borussia Dortmund and begins building the squad that will challenge Bayern Munich domestically and win European honours.
Football player and manager history
Ottmar Hitzfeld
Explore 6 football history records associated with Ottmar Hitzfeld, arranged by year, month, day and event. Entries may concern different clubs or national teams during the person’s career.
Historical events
1997 May 28th
Dortmund Champions League Victory
Guides Borussia Dortmund to the club's first European Cup by defeating Juventus.
2000 May 6th
DFB Cup Victory Over Werder Bremen
Ottmar Hitzfeld oversees Bayern’s 3-0 win against Werder Bremen in the DFB Cup final, completing the domestic cup campaign with a trophy.
2000 May 20th
League Title Clinched on Final Day
Ottmar Hitzfeld guides Bayern to the Bundesliga championship after Bayer Leverkusen lose their final league match, allowing Bayern to finish top on goal difference.
2001 May 23rd
European Crown After Twenty-Five Years
Ottmar Hitzfeld leads Bayern to their first European championship since 1976 after a penalty shootout victory over Valencia in the Champions League final.
2001 May 23rd
Hitzfeld Second Champions League Coaching Title
Wins the competition with Bayern after previously guiding Borussia Dortmund to the 1997 title.