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David Wagner (born 19 October 1971) is a professional football manager and former player. Wagner grew up in West Germany. He made his professional debut with Eintracht Frankfurt in 1990 and played as a striker for several clubs in the first and second division of German football. Son of an American stepfather and German mother, Wagner played for the United States national team, earning eight caps from 1996 until 1998. From 2011 to 2015 Wagner managed Borussia Dortmund II. In November 2015 took the manager's position at Huddersfield Town, whom he led to the Premier League via the 2017 EFL Championship play-off final. He left Huddersfield in January 2019, and then had brief spells at Bundesliga club Schalke 04 and Swiss Super League club Young Boys.

Quick facts about David Wagner

  • Full name: David Wagner
  • Born: 1971-10-19
  • Nationality: United States
  • Known as: Athlete
  • Wikidata ID: Q871069

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Who is David Wagner?

David Wagner (born 19 October 1971) is a professional football manager and former player. Wagner grew up in West Germany.

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David Wagner is United States.

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David Wagner was born on 1971-10-19.

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