Andreas Spier Explained

Andreas Spier
Birth Date:22 December 1962
Birth Place:Bucharest, Romania
Currentclub:FC Ulaanbaatar (Manager)
Manageryears1:1995–2000
Manageryears2:2000–2002
Managerclubs2:Kickers Offenbach (Junior)
Manageryears3:2005–2006
Managerclubs3:SV Darmstadt 98 (Assistant)
Manageryears4:2005–2006
Managerclubs4:VfB Stuttgart (Assistant)
Manageryears5:2006–2007
Managerclubs5:SV Wehen Wiesbaden (Junior)
Manageryears6:2008
Managerclubs6:Rwanda (Women)
Manageryears7:2008
Managerclubs7:Rwanda U20 (Women)
Manageryears8:2009–2013
Managerclubs8:APR (Academy)
Manageryears9:2013–2014
Managerclubs9:APR
Manageryears10:2014–2016
Managerclubs10:Romania U20
Manageryears11:2016–2018
Managerclubs11:Kenya U17
Manageryears12:2022
Managerclubs12:Gor Mahia
Manageryears13:2024–
Managerclubs13:Ulaanbaatar
Ntupdate:12:40, 2 October 2023 (UTC)

Andreas Spier (also known as Andrei Spier; born 22 December 1962) is a Romanian-German football manager currently with FC Ulaanbaatar of the Mongolian Premier League.

Managerial career

Spier was born in Bucharest, Romania but lived most of his life in Germany where he earned his coaching qualifications. He began coaching in the 1990s. He earned his UEFA "Pro" license from the German Football Federation in 2005. Between 2000 and 2007, Spier held positions as youth coach and assistant at several large clubs including SV Darmstadt 98, VfB Stuttgart, and SV Wehen Wiesbaden.[1] Beginning in 2008, he then spent eight years working in Rwanda and lead APR F.C. to the Rwanda Premier League title in 2013–14.[2] [3] Also while in Rwanda, Spier lead the Rwanda women's national team in 2008.[4]

In 2014, he left Africa to become the head coach of the Romania national under-20 team. He remained with the team until 2016. Later in 2016, he signed a two-year contract to become Technical Director of the Football Kenya Federation, securing a return to Africa.[5] While serving as Technical Director, Spier also acted as head coach of the national under-17 team in 2017 U-17 Africa Cup of Nations qualification and 2019 U-17 Africa Cup of Nations qualification.[6] [7]

In February 2022, Spier signed a six-month contract to become head coach of Gor Mahia of the Kenyan Premier League, replacing Paul Nkata.[8] The club won its first match with Spier at the helm, a 3–1 league victory over Posta Rangers.[9] At the end of his contract in June 2022, he did not sign a new deal and left the club.[10] [11]

In August 2024, Spier was named new head coach of FC Ulaanbaatar of the Mongolian Premier League for the 2024–25 season. The club won its first match with Spier as manager, a 1–0 opening-match result over reigning champions SP Falcons.[1]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Grimm . Justin . FCU Announces UEFA Pro as New Manager . Mongolian Football Central . 18 August 2024.
  2. Web site: Andreas Spier and the Plan for Football Development in Kenya . The Kenyan Regista . 18 August 2024.
  3. Web site: Deutsches Trainerduo führte Lehrgänge in Ruanda durch . German Football Federation . 18 August 2024 . German.
  4. Web site: Andreas Spier banned for five games . Umuseke . 18 August 2024.
  5. Web site: Osano . Boniface . Romania-born German national Andreas Spier is the new Football Kenya Federation (FKF) Technical Director. . Soka 25 East . 18 August 2024.
  6. Web site: Kwalimwa . David . Andreas Spier full of praise for Under-17 side . Nation . 18 August 2024.
  7. Web site: German Andreas Spier to prepare Kenya U-17 . michezoafrika.com . 18 August 2024.
  8. Web site: Francis . Wadegu . Gor Mahia appoint Andreas Spier as new coach . The Kenyan Star . 18 August 2024.
  9. Web site: Onyango . Washington . It's a winning start for head coach Spier at Gor Mahia . Standard Media . 18 August 2024.
  10. Web site: Odongo . Cecil . Gor Mahia coach Andreas Spier leaves club . Nation . 18 August 2024.
  11. Web site: Odongo . Cecil . Gor Mahia replaces coach Andreas Spier with Cecafa winning Irish tactician . Nairobi News . 18 August 2024.