Professional Profile
Oliver Bierhoff is not a visual artist; he was a German association football official and a former professional striker. Known for his physical presence as a target man, he was a prolific goalscorer characterized by his exceptional aerial ability. His skill in delivering precise headers made him a specialist in the air, utilizing his height and strength to dominate within the box.
His career spanned several clubs across different countries, including:
- Bayer Uerdingen
- Hamburger SV
- Borussia Mönchengladbach
- Austria Salzburg
- Ascoli
- Udinese
- AC Milan
- Monaco
- Chievo
Career Highlights and Achievements
Bierhoff achieved significant international recognition during the Euro 1996 tournament, where he scored the first golden goal in the history of major international football for Germany. He later served as the captain of the Germany national team following the retirement of Jürgen Klinsmann. His domestic success included being the Serie A top scorer in the 1997–98 season and setting a Serie A record for the most headed goals in a single season with 15 goals while playing for AC Milan.
Beyond his playing days, he held administrative roles, serving as a manager for the Germany national team and later as the technical director for the squad. He is a member of the AC Milan Hall of Fame.
Questions & Answers
Is there an overview of all the subjects Oliver Bierhoff painted?
The Subject Atlas of Oliver Bierhoff is a page that maps the artist's artworks by their subjects.
Where can I see all artworks by Oliver Bierhoff?
Every work by Oliver Bierhoff on this website can be browsed from the artist's All Artworks page.
Where are Oliver Bierhoff's artworks grouped by keywords?
The By Keywords page of Oliver Bierhoff groups the artist's artworks by their keywords.
In which movements did Oliver Bierhoff work?
Oliver Bierhoff's works can be browsed by movement on the artist's All Movements page.
