Key Figures
Jürgen ‘Grabi’ Grabowski: supposedly the ‘best substitute in
Jürgen ‘Grabi’ Grabowski: supposedly the ‘best substitute in the world’ since the 1970 World Cup in Mexico, yet of course always a starter at Eintracht.
the world’ since the 1970 World Cup in Mexico, yet of course always a starter at Eintracht. The Wiesbaden-born forward and playmaker came to the Main in 1965 and spent 15 years there, scoring 109 Bundesliga goals. A tackle by Lothar Matthäus injured him so badly that he had to retire in 1980. Tragically, he could not take part in the UEFA Cup final that same year, though fans still count him among the winning generation.
Bernd Hölzenbein: since 2013 his image has adorned
Bernd Hölzenbein: since 2013 his image has adorned one of the twelve ‘Pillars of Eintracht’ at Frankfurt’s Willy-Brandt-Platz station.
one of the twelve ‘Pillars of Eintracht’ at Frankfurt’s Willy-Brandt-Platz station. That tells you a lot about what he means to the club. He made 420 appearances, played a major role in three DFB Cup wins and the 1980 UEFA Cup triumph, and remains Eintracht’s record Bundesliga scorer with 160 goals.
Anthony Yeboah: the Ghanaian led the line for
Anthony Yeboah: the Ghanaian led the line for Eintracht from 1990 to 1995, making 123 Bundesliga appearances and scoring 68 goals.
Eintracht from 1990 to 1995, making 123 Bundesliga appearances and scoring 68 goals. Together with Uwe Bein and Andreas Möller he formed the ‘magic triangle.’ He became the first African captain of a Bundesliga team and was crowned top scorer in 1993 and 1994.
Karl-Heinz Körbel: ‘Charly’ Körbel spent his entire professi...
Karl-Heinz Körbel: ‘Charly’ Körbel spent his entire professional career with Eintracht Frankfurt and, with 602 Bundesliga appearances, holds what may be an eternal record.
Karl-Heinz Körbel: ‘Charly’ Körbel spent his entire professional career with Eintracht Frankfurt and, with 602 Bundesliga appearances, holds what may be an eternal record. Especially remarkable: across all his competitive games, including six internationals, he was never sent off.
Alfred Pfaff: the first of Eintracht Frankfurt’s three
Alfred Pfaff: the first of Eintracht Frankfurt’s three World Cup winners.
World Cup winners. A member of the 1954 West Germany squad, Pfaff was captain of the Eintracht team that won the German title in 1959 and later reached the 1960 European Cup final against Real Madrid.
Andreas Möller: the Frankfurt-born attacking midfielder came...
Andreas Möller: the Frankfurt-born attacking midfielder came through locally and wore the Eintracht shirt in several spells.
Andreas Möller: the Frankfurt-born attacking midfielder came through locally and wore the Eintracht shirt in several spells. Between 1990 and 1992 he scored 28 times in 69 games and helped define one of the most thrilling attacking sides in club history.
Istvan Sztani: the Hungarian fled his homeland after
Istvan Sztani: the Hungarian fled his homeland after the uprising and arrived in Frankfurt in December 1956.
the uprising and arrived in Frankfurt in December 1956. Stylish on and off the pitch, he became a cult figure by scoring after just 16 seconds in the 1959 championship final against Offenbach and adding another in extra time.
Dietrich Weise: the man with a soft spot
Dietrich Weise: the man with a soft spot for youth remained highly respected on the Main even 30 years after leaving.
for youth remained highly respected on the Main even 30 years after leaving. He coached Eintracht in two spells and was responsible for the club’s first DFB Cup wins in 1974 and 1975. Later he saved them from relegation with the help of the famed ‘Weise boys.’
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Key Figures — Update 2020–2026
Oliver Glasner led Eintracht to the Europa League title in 2022.
Oliver Glasner led Eintracht to the Europa League
Oliver Glasner led Eintracht to the Europa League title in 2022.
title in 2022. The Austrian, previously at Wolfsburg and LASK Linz, shaped a European top team out of a squad with limited means. His mantra: compact pressing, quick transitions, unconditional intensity. After the triumph, he left the club in 2024 for Crystal Palace.
Markus Krosche, sporting director since 2021, became the
Markus Krosche, sporting director since 2021, became the architect of the Eintracht model: identify players, develop them, sell them at a profit.
architect of the Eintracht model: identify players, develop them, sell them at a profit. The transfer surpluses under his watch were remarkable.
Kevin Trapp was not only the penalty hero
Kevin Trapp was not only the penalty hero of Seville, but also the constant in the Frankfurt goal over many years.
of Seville, but also the constant in the Frankfurt goal over many years. His contract was extended more than once.
Randal Kolo Muani arrived on a free transfer
Randal Kolo Muani arrived on a free transfer from Nantes in 2022, developed into a French international in just one season and moved to Paris Saint-Germain in 2023 for 95 million euros.
from Nantes in 2022, developed into a French international in just one season and moved to Paris Saint-Germain in 2023 for 95 million euros. It was the most expensive outgoing transfer in Bundesliga history.