The Making of Jurgen Klopp

We all know how Jurgen Klopp has turned Liverpool FC into a behemoth of a football club, and how he broke Bayern Munich’s monopoly of German football with his Borussia Dortmund team. But little is known about his origins at Mainz.

How he was thrust into a team without a manager, how he made a relegation favourite of the second tier into a Bundesliga competitor, and how he reinvented the german-footballing-style.

This is the story of Jurgen Klopp at Mainz, told by Seb Stafford-Bloor. Illustrated by Alice Devine.

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[pn]

As someone working for Mainz 05, I'm beyond grateful for this little tribute to Klopp and the city of Mainz. He is more than just a manager for us, he's part of the modern history of our beloved city.

[manish]

When I met him California in 2016 during a training session, I told him this: 'You are the best thing to happen to Liverpool since Steven Gerrard debut'd in 1998.' He smiled. We'll be forever grateful, Jurgen :)

[whocares]

One of the best managers in the world, took Liverpool to the top won everything and his tactics are so on point with the squad. Very passionate about the game truly a genius.

[Red__Law]

World class manager and an even better human being. True Legend.

[crc]

I would also like to see a part 2 of this where they discuss about his accomplishments at Dortmund and his subsequent departure to Liverpool.. ❤️

[BigMadAndy]

Klopp will go down in the history books for his accomplishments against pep’s city team. The fact he made Liverpool challengers and pushed City all the way on several occasions is immensely impressive!

[Sach]

Back in 2015 there were two options as to which manager Liverpool would sign, Klopp or Ancellotti.
I thought Ancellotti would be a better signing but how wrong I was, and I am glad I was proved wrong by Klopp. Now I can't imagine anyone else rather then Klopp being in the front seat. Much love ❤️

[areaakhil]

I can't even imagine the day he leaves us, we'll never have a coach like him.

[andrewdhughes]

A testament to Klopp is even Everton fans and United fans (as I am) cant find anything to criticise. World class manager.

[Saomn]

More than just a good coach, He is a good human being. Football can use a good amount of passionate people like him. KLOPP is a human form of football passion. Love this man

[Christians]

As Man Utd fan, I love Klopp. I love his style. Personality. Coaching. Use to watch Dortmund teams so attractive to watch. Always wanted him to come to Man Utd but didn't happen and will never will 😓

[khalidhussain]

Mainz and Borussia Dortmund have made the two best coaches ITW
Klopp and Tuchel

[Paxdk]

Jürgen Klopp is an admirable manager due to his love of the game, and not only because he enables us 'football romantics' but because he even rewards us. The man has many good quotes to his name, yet one of my favorite quotes has to be something similar to; "Whenever the team does well, they have earned the credit. Whenever the team fails, the blame is exclusively on me." That quote and philosophy shows not only maturity, but an understanding and fondness of the collective.

[ayushprabhash]

I've never met Jürgen but he's up there with my mom and dad.

[saichoz]

Klopp is a gem. Were blessed to have him at Liverpool!

[SuperBeardWill]

To anyone who enjoyed this, you should read Rafa H's biography called Klopp: Bring the noise. One of the best biographies I've ever read, can't recommend it enough

[clarksonklopp]

Just when you thought you couldn't love a man any more! Thank you for being you Jurgen. Don't ever change!

[Prederick]

He's a fantastic manager, and he'll be beloved wherever he goes because he has a Shankly-level of understanding about how important the fans are to the game.

But I appreciate him most because he seems like a good, decent man.

[alun]

Stories of managers who rose from the trenches like Klopp, Alex Ferguson, or Arrigo Sacchi are always fascinating

[lohitaddagada]

He is the man of the people I can't even imagine how Liverpool fans will react when he leaves