Olaf Thon: Biography, Facts and Career
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Olaf Thon (born 1 May 1966) is a German former professional football player and coach. Mainly a central midfielder, Thon's 19-year professional career was solely associated to Schalke 04 and Bayern Munich, having amassed more than 500 official games and 100 goals for both combined. Later in his career, Thon played as a sweeper. Nicknamed The Professor, he also collected more than 50 caps for the Germany national team.
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- Full name: Olaf Thon
- Born: 1966-05-01
- Nationality: Germany
- Known as: Athlete
- Wikidata ID: Q366493
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Who is Olaf Thon?
Olaf Thon (born 1 May 1966) is a German former professional football player and coach. Mainly a central midfielder, Thon's 19-year professional career was solely associated to Schalke 04 and Bayern Munich, having amassed more than 500 official games and 100 goals for both combined.
What nationality is Olaf Thon?
Olaf Thon is Germany.
When was Olaf Thon born?
Olaf Thon was born on 1966-05-01.
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