"Kicker" reported that former Liverpool coach Klopp won the 2025 Walter Benzeman Award, and he will receive the award in person in Nuremberg on October 24. The 58-year-old coach received the award for his outstanding leadership skills, spo...
"Kicker" reported that former Liverpool coach Klopp won the 2025 Walter Benzeman Award, and he will receive the award in person in Nuremberg on October 24. The 58-year-old coach received the award for his outstanding leadership skills, sports achievements and the humanistic values he has always adhered to.
Timo Muller, the jury representative, praised Klopp as "a bridge builder in football". He not only achieved brilliant achievements in Liverpool and helped the club regain its glory, but also had a profound impact on football culture with his unique personal style and sense of humor. The jury specifically emphasized that Klopp's decision to join Red Bull Group at the beginning of the year did not affect this selection, because the award is intended to recognize his personal merits and has nothing to do with his current place of work.
This award has been established by "Kicker" since 2006 to commemorate its founder and recognize people who have made outstanding contributions to football. Klopp will join previous winners such as Hitzfeld, Ferguson and Loew. It is reported that the award contains a bonus of 10,000 euros, which Klopp has decided to donate in full to "KickIn - Inclusion Consulting Center in Football" to support the cause of inclusion in football.
