György Kottán
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George Kottan is a Hungarian-Austrian football manager and former footballer.
in the 1962-63 season. He left in 1972 to play in the Austrian Bundesliga for SK VÖEST Linz
where they won the title in 1974, becoming the first team from Linz to become Austrian champions.
He then transferred to KFC Uerdingen 05
of the German Bundesliga in 1976 before winding up his playing career in 1979 in the US for the Los Angeles Aztecs
in the North American Soccer League
, playing for them for one season as a player-coach under Rinus Michels
.
where they won the DFB-Pokal
. In 1984 Kottan left to take charge of his first club in Austria, with Ch. Linz and stayed until 1987 when he left to become a coach under Antal Dunai
first for Real Murcia
and then moved with him in 1990 to Levante UD
.
Then in 1993, he worked with Dunai for the Hungarian Olympic football team
, reaching the 1996 Olympic games. Kottan remained as a technical director until 2000 when he had the opportunity to manage Bangladesh
, talking them to victory in the 2003 South Asian Football Federation Gold Cup
.
He also has managed Muktijoddha Sangsad KS
of the Bangladesh Professional Football League
and in the process won the Bangladesh Federation Cup
. Later, Kottan took control of Indian I League club Churchill Brothers SC.
Kottan became the Pakistan national football team
head coach on the 20th February 2009.
, Germany
and has a degree from the German Sport University Cologne
.
He holds a UEFA Pro Licence.
With SK VOEST Linz
With Muktijoddha Sangsad KS
Playing career
Kottan played as a midfielder and started his career at MTK Hungária FCMTK Hungária FC
MTK Budapest FC or just MTK is a football club from Budapest, Hungary. The team plays in the second division of the Hungarian League. The club's colours are blue and white. As one of the most successful Hungarian football clubs, MTK has won the Hungarian League 23 times and the Hungarian Cup 12...
in the 1962-63 season. He left in 1972 to play in the Austrian Bundesliga for SK VÖEST Linz
FC Linz
FC Linz was an Austrian football club based in Linz, Upper Austria. It was founded on 30 June 1946 as SV Eisen und Stahl 1946 Linz, a factory squad of the public VÖEST steel company...
where they won the title in 1974, becoming the first team from Linz to become Austrian champions.
He then transferred to KFC Uerdingen 05
KFC Uerdingen 05
KFC Uerdingen 05 is a German association football club in the Uerdingen district of the city of Krefeld, North Rhine-Westphalia. The one time Bundesliga side enjoyed its greatest successes in the 1980s, but most recently has been part of fifth and sixth tier competition.-History:The club was...
of the German Bundesliga in 1976 before winding up his playing career in 1979 in the US for the Los Angeles Aztecs
Los Angeles Aztecs
The Los Angeles Aztecs were a soccer team that competed in the North American Soccer League from 1974-81. The team was based in Los Angeles, California and part-owned by Elton John.-History:...
in the North American Soccer League
North American Soccer League
North American Soccer League was a professional soccer league with teams in the United States and Canada that operated from 1968 to 1984.-History:...
, playing for them for one season as a player-coach under Rinus Michels
Rinus Michels
Marinus Jacobus Hendricus Michels OON was a Dutch association football player and coach...
.
Management career
The following season Kottan became Michels assistant at the Aztecs. After a break, he rejoined Michels at German club 1. FC Köln1. FC Köln
1. FC Köln is a German association football club based in Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia. It was formed in 1948 as a merger of the clubs Kölner Ballspiel-Club 1901 and SpVgg Sülz 07....
where they won the DFB-Pokal
DFB-Pokal
The DFB-Pokal or DFB Cup is a German knockout football cup competition held annually. 64 teams participate in the competition, including all clubs from the Bundesliga and the 2nd Bundesliga. It is considered the second most important national title in German football after the Bundesliga...
. In 1984 Kottan left to take charge of his first club in Austria, with Ch. Linz and stayed until 1987 when he left to become a coach under Antal Dunai
Antal Dunai
Antal Dunai, also known as Dunai II is a former Hungarian footballer. He became a first division player at Pécsi Dózsa, but he spent the majority of his career at Újpesti Dózsa from 1965 to 1977, when he moved to Debreceni VSC....
first for Real Murcia
Real Murcia
Real Murcia Club de Fútbol, S.A.D. is a Spanish football club based in the region of Murcia. Founded in 1908, it currently plays in the second division, playing home matches at Estadio Nueva Condomina, which can hold 33,045 spectators....
and then moved with him in 1990 to Levante UD
Levante UD
Levante Unión Deportiva, S.A.D. is a Spanish football club based in Valencia, in the namesake community.Founded in 1909, it plays in La Liga, holding home games at Estadi Ciutat de València.-Early years:...
.
Then in 1993, he worked with Dunai for the Hungarian Olympic football team
Hungary national under-21 football team
The Hungary national under-21 football team is the national under-21 football team for Hungary and is controlled by the Hungarian Football Federation.Following the realignment of UEFA's youth competitions in 1976, the Hungarian Under-21 team was formed...
, reaching the 1996 Olympic games. Kottan remained as a technical director until 2000 when he had the opportunity to manage Bangladesh
Bangladesh national football team
The Bangladesh national football team is the national team of Bangladesh controlled by the Bangladesh Football Federation. It is a member of the Asian Football Confederation and has yet to qualify for the World Cup finals...
, talking them to victory in the 2003 South Asian Football Federation Gold Cup
2003 South Asian Football Federation Gold Cup
The 2003 South Asian Football Federation Gold Cup was held in Dhaka, Bangladesh between 10 January 2003 and 20 January 2003. All matches were played at the Bangabandhu National Stadium. Originally scheduled to be held between 26 January 2002 and 5 February 2002, the tournament was postponed due to...
.
He also has managed Muktijoddha Sangsad KS
Muktijoddha Sangsad KS
Muktijoddha Sangsad KS is a football club in Bangladesh. It is based in Dhaka, Bangladesh.-Performance in AFC competitions:* Asian Club Championship: 2 appearances-External links:* *...
of the Bangladesh Professional Football League
Bangladesh Professional Football League
-Topscorers:-External links:* at fifa.com*...
and in the process won the Bangladesh Federation Cup
Bangladesh Federation Cup
The Federation Cup is Bangladesh's premier knockout competition in men's association football. The competition started in 1980 and is run by the Bangladesh Football Federation which is responsible for all types of competitive matches in the country...
. Later, Kottan took control of Indian I League club Churchill Brothers SC.
Kottan became the Pakistan national football team
Pakistan national football team
The Pakistan national football team is controlled by the Pakistan Football Federation and is a member of the Asian Football Confederation . The team has not yet qualified for either the FIFA World Cup or Asian Cup championships. Twice they have finished third in the South Asian Football Federation...
head coach on the 20th February 2009.
Other work
Kottan has also worked on FIFA's Goal Project in BerlinBerlin
Berlin is the capital city of Germany and is one of the 16 states of Germany. With a population of 3.45 million people, Berlin is Germany's largest city. It is the second most populous city proper and the seventh most populous urban area in the European Union...
, Germany
Germany
Germany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate...
and has a degree from the German Sport University Cologne
German Sport University Cologne
German Sport University Cologne is a sport university in Cologne, Germany. It is the largest sports university in Europe with more than 5,000 students...
.
He holds a UEFA Pro Licence.
Player
With MTK Hungária FCMTK Hungária FC
MTK Budapest FC or just MTK is a football club from Budapest, Hungary. The team plays in the second division of the Hungarian League. The club's colours are blue and white. As one of the most successful Hungarian football clubs, MTK has won the Hungarian League 23 times and the Hungarian Cup 12...
- Hungarian National Championship I Runner-up 1962-63
With SK VOEST Linz
LASK Linz
LASK Linz is an Austrian association football club, from the Upper-Austrian state capital Linz. It is the oldest football club hailing from that region, and currently plays in the Austrian Football First League. The club's colours are black and white...
- Austrian Bundesliga Champions 1974
Manager
With Bangladesh national football teamBangladesh national football team
The Bangladesh national football team is the national team of Bangladesh controlled by the Bangladesh Football Federation. It is a member of the Asian Football Confederation and has yet to qualify for the World Cup finals...
- SAFF Cup2003 South Asian Football Federation Gold CupThe 2003 South Asian Football Federation Gold Cup was held in Dhaka, Bangladesh between 10 January 2003 and 20 January 2003. All matches were played at the Bangabandhu National Stadium. Originally scheduled to be held between 26 January 2002 and 5 February 2002, the tournament was postponed due to...
Champions 2003
With Muktijoddha Sangsad KS
Muktijoddha Sangsad KS
Muktijoddha Sangsad KS is a football club in Bangladesh. It is based in Dhaka, Bangladesh.-Performance in AFC competitions:* Asian Club Championship: 2 appearances-External links:* *...
- Bangladesh Federation CupBangladesh Federation CupThe Federation Cup is Bangladesh's premier knockout competition in men's association football. The competition started in 1980 and is run by the Bangladesh Football Federation which is responsible for all types of competitive matches in the country...
Winners 2003
External links
- Kottan new Pakistan boss
- Kottan's Bundesliga stats
- Kottan's NASL stats
- Georg Kottan Interview at kfc-uerdingen.de