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Rudi Gutendorf
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Rudolf Gutendorf (30 August 1926 – 13 September 2019) was a German football manager, renowned for managing the highest number of national teams – a total of 18 teams plus Iran's Olympic team in 1988 and the China Olympic team in 1992. Gutendorf holds a Guinness World Record for coaching 55 teams in 32 countries, across six continents.

Quick facts about Rudi Gutendorf

  • Full name: Rudi Gutendorf
  • Born: 1926-08-30
  • Nationality: Germany
  • Known as: Athlete
  • Wikidata ID: Q63328

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Who is Rudi Gutendorf?

Rudolf Gutendorf (30 August 1926 – 13 September 2019) was a German football manager, renowned for managing the highest number of national teams – a total of 18 teams plus Iran's Olympic team in 1988 and the China Olympic team in 1992. Gutendorf holds a Guinness World Record for coaching 55 teams in 32 countries, across six continents..

What nationality is Rudi Gutendorf?

Rudi Gutendorf is Germany.

When was Rudi Gutendorf born?

Rudi Gutendorf was born on 1926-08-30.

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