Jürgen Klopp Net Worth 2024: How Much is the Liverpool FC Manager Worth?

Jürgen Klopp net worth is estimated to be around $50 million as of 2024. Jürgen Klopp is a German professional football manager and former player born on June 16, 1967. He’s not just any football manager; many say he’s one of the best in the world.

Klopp spent a big part of his playing days at Mainz 05. He started as a striker but later switched to defense. After retiring in 2001, he became Mainz’s manager and helped them get promoted to the Bundesliga in 2004. However, he left in 2008 after the team struggled.

Then came his big break at Borussia Dortmund. He led them to win the Bundesliga in 2010–11 and even secured a historic domestic double. Klopp also steered Dortmund to the runner-up spot in the UEFA Champions League in 2012–13 before leaving in 2015.

In 2015, Jürgen Klopp took over as manager of Liverpool. Under his leadership, Liverpool reached the UEFA Champions League finals in 2018 and 2022, winning it in 2019. He also led Liverpool to their first Premier League title in 2020, breaking several records along the way. Klopp’s achievements earned him FIFA Coach of the Year awards in 2019 and 2020.

Jürgen Klopp’s style of play is known for its high intensity, often described as “heavy metal” football. He’s a fan of Gegenpressing, where the team quickly tries to regain possession after losing it. Klopp’s emotional touchline celebrations have become famous, and he credits Italian coach Arrigo Sacchi and former Mainz coach Wolfgang Frank as his influences.

What is Jürgen Klopp Net Worth in 2024?

Jurgen Klopp is a German professional football manager and former player with a net worth of $50 million as of 2024, according to Celebrity Net Worth. Klopp was born in Stuttgart, West Germany, in June 1967. As a player, he started his career with SV Glatten and TuS Ergenzingen. He spent his entire professional career playing for FSV Mainz 05, where he scored 52 goals in 337 games from 1990 to 2001. After retiring as a player, Klopp became the manager of Mainz from 2001 to 2008.

From 2008 to 2015, he managed Borussia Dortmund. During his time with Dortmund, the team won the Bundesliga in 2011 and 2012, the DFB-Pokal in 2012, and the DFL-Supercup in 2008, 2013, and 2014. Klopp was named German Football Manager of the Year in both 2011 and 2012. He also worked with brands like Puma for endorsements.

In 2015, Klopp became the head coach of Liverpool. He earned $6 million a year at Borussia and now makes $8 million annually at Liverpool. Under his leadership, Liverpool won the UEFA Champions League in 2019.

Jürgen Klopp’s Early Life and Education

Jürgen Norbert Klopp was born on June 16, 1967, in Stuttgart a city in Germany. He grew up in a small village called Glatten in the countryside with his parents and two older sisters. His dad was a salesman who used to play as a goalkeeper. When he was young Klopp played football for local teams like SV Glatten and TuS Ergenzingen.

As he got older Klopp moved around to play for different clubs in Frankfurt. He was a big fan of VfB Stuttgart. Even though he dreamed of becoming a doctor when he was a kid he didn’t think he was smart enough for it. His school principal even told him his future didn’t look bright unless he made it in football.

While he played football as a hobby Klopp had to work part-time jobs to make ends meet. He worked at a video rental store and helped load heavy stuff onto trucks. In 1988, while he was studying at Goethe University Frankfurt Klopp also managed a youth team.

In 1990, Jürgen Klopp signed with Mainz 05 where he spent most of his professional career until 2001. He started as a striker but later switched to playing as a defender. During his time at Mainz, he became a favorite among fans scoring lots of goals and showing great dedication.

Klopp always felt he was better suited for coaching than playing. He once said he had the skills of a lower-division player but the mind of a top-tier manager. He admired players like Andreas Möller and knew he wasn’t on the same level. While playing Klopp also studied coaching under a mentor in Cologne to get his coaching license.

Jürgen Klopp’s Managerial Career

Mainz 05

Before Jürgen Klopp’s days at Liverpool, he made waves at Mainz 05. He didn’t just play for them; he managed to. Back in 2001 when Eckhard Krautzun was let go Klopp stepped in as the boss. His first game in charge Mainz 05 won 1–0 against MSV Duisburg. Under Klopp’s tactics, they managed to avoid relegation in his first full season. Despite some near misses Klopp finally secured promotion for Mainz to the Bundesliga in the 2003–04 season.

Even though Mainz had limited resources and a small stadium Klopp’s leadership propelled them to an impressive 11th place in their first Bundesliga season in 2004–05. They even made it to the UEFA Cup but got knocked out early. Despite a relegation in 2007 Klopp stuck with Mainz. But without promotion the next season he resigned leaving behind a record of 109 wins 78 draws and 83 losses.

Borussia Dortmund

Then came Borussia Dortmund. In 2008, Jürgen Klopp took over as manager. His first season ended with a German Supercup win and a sixth-place league finish. But it was the next seasons that truly marked his success. In the 2010–11 Bundesliga Dortmund clinched the title with games to spare becoming the youngest team to win the league. They defended their title the following season setting records along the way.

In Europe, Jürgen Klopp led Dortmund to the 2012–13 Champions League final where they narrowly lost to Bayern Munich. Despite the defeat, Klopp’s tactics and team spirit impressed many.

However, after a few more seasons and some key player departures, Klopp left Dortmund in 2015. His last match was the DFB-Pokal final which Dortmund lost. Despite this Klopp’s record was commendable: 180 wins 69 draws and 70 losses.

Liverpool

In 2015, Jürgen Klopp embarked on a new journey this time with Liverpool. His arrival was backed by a unique approach that involved mathematical analysis to select the right manager and players. Klopp quickly made an impact guiding Liverpool to various successes including reaching the finals of the Europa League and the Champions League.

In the 2018–19 season, Liverpool made history with a record-breaking league start and a thrilling Champions League triumph defeating Tottenham Hotspur in the final.

Despite some setbacks in domestic cup competitions, Klopp’s Liverpool became a force to be reckoned with earning praise for their attacking prowess and defensive stability.

Jürgen Klopp’s journey from Mainz to Liverpool is not just a story of trophies won but also of resilience strategic brilliance and the ability to inspire teams to greatness.

Klopp’s Liverpool team kicked off the 2019-20 season with a match against Manchester City in the FA Community Shield. Unfortunately, they lost on penalties. Then as Champions League winners, they faced Chelsea in the Super Cup. After a tied game they won on penalties marking Klopp’s second trophy with the club. Liverpool’s strong start in the Premier League saw them win their first six matches earning Klopp the Manager of the Month award for August. They also set a club record with seven consecutive away wins.

Jürgen Klopp’s coaching prowess earned him The Best FIFA Men’s Coach award for 2019 and he pledged to donate a portion of his salary to charity. Liverpool continued their success breaking club records for consecutive league matches without defeat. Klopp extended his contract with the club until 2024.

The 2019 season ended with Liverpool winning the FIFA Club World Cup further solidifying their dominance. They also set records for the largest lead in points and earliest clinch of the Premier League title. Klopp received numerous Manager of the Month awards.

In the following seasons, Liverpool maintained their strong performance despite some setbacks. They achieved notable victories including Klopp’s 200th win as Liverpool manager and becoming the first English club to win all six Champions League group games. Klopp’s leadership saw Liverpool win the EFL Cup and FA Cup although they narrowly missed out on Champions League qualification in one season.

In January 2024, Jürgen Klopp announced his departure from Liverpool after the season citing exhaustion. He led Liverpool to victory in his final EFL Cup match. Klopp’s farewell was marked by tributes from players and fans and he was named an ambassador for the club’s charity. He remains committed to supporting the city of Liverpool in any way he can.

Jürgen Klopp’s Manager profile

Tactics

Jürgen Klopp is famous for his tactic called Gegenpressing. This means his team tries to win the ball back right after losing it, instead of waiting to regroup. Klopp believes this tactic can create better chances than just having a skilled playmaker. He explains, “The best time to win the ball is right after you lost it. The opponent is still looking around and is tired.”

To use Gegenpressing well, a team needs speed, organization, and stamina. They should try to get the ball back as high up the pitch as possible to stop counter-attacks. The team also needs to be disciplined to close down spaces and avoid getting too tired.

Klopp’s Liverpool team was known for scoring a lot but also letting in goals. To improve this, Klopp added more possession play and better defensive organization. He also signed key players like Alisson Becker and Virgil Van Dijk. This helped Liverpool have their best start ever in the league and keep a record for the fewest goals conceded at mid-season.

Klopp was influenced by Italian coach Arrigo Sacchi, who taught him about closing down space and using zones. Klopp also learned from Wolfgang Frank, his coach at Mainz.

Emotion is very important to Klopp. He says, “Tactical things are crucial, but emotion makes the difference.” He believes football is special because emotions have a big impact.

In his first seasons at Liverpool, Klopp mainly used a 4–3–3 formation with Mohamed Salah, Sadio Mané, and Roberto Firmino up front. This trio, called the ‘Fab Four’ with Philippe Coutinho, scored most of the team’s goals. Even after Coutinho left, Salah and Mané kept scoring. Klopp sometimes switched to a 4–2–3–1 formation to adapt to injuries and new players.

Klopp is seen as a top manager for his tactical skills and ability to motivate players. He is known for his enthusiastic celebrations on the sidelines. Critics sometimes mention his emotional celebrations, but others, like Pep Guardiola, defend him.

Wayne Rooney believes Klopp could win many Premier League titles if he stays at Liverpool for years.

Colleagues

Klopp worked closely with Željko Buvač, his assistant manager for 17 years. Buvač was known as “the brain” of Klopp’s setup. He left Liverpool in 2018, and there were rumors of issues with Klopp.

Peter Krawietz, who has been with Klopp since his Mainz days, is known as Klopp’s “eyes” for his work in analysis and scouting.

Pepijn Lijnders, or ‘Pep,’ rejoined Klopp’s staff in 2018 and is known for being very involved in training. He and Krawietz will leave Liverpool with Klopp at the end of the 2023/24 season.

Other members of Klopp’s team include Vitor Matos, John Achterberg, Jack Robinson, and Claudio Taffarel, who focus on different coaching roles.

Jürgen Klopp’s Personal life

Jürgen Klopp has been married twice. His first wife was Sabine and they have a son named Marc who was born in 1988. Marc has played for various German clubs including FSV Frankfurt, under-19s, KSV Klein-Karben, SV Darmstadt 98, Borussia Dortmund II, and a local team called VfL Kemminghausen 1925.

Klopp remarried on December 5, 2005, to Ulla Sandrock a social worker and children’s writer. They met at a pub during Oktoberfest in the same year. Ulla has a son named Dennis from a previous marriage. In February 2021, Klopp shared that his mother Elisabeth had passed away and he couldn’t attend her funeral in Germany because of COVID-19 travel restrictions.

Jürgen Klopp and fellow manager David Wagner have been close friends since their playing days at Mainz. Wagner was the best man at Klopp’s wedding in 2005. Klopp fondly recalls how their friendship began saying “In 1991, someone put us together in a room and that marked the start of a lifelong friendship!”

Klopp is a Lutheran and talks about his faith in interviews especially emphasizing its significance after his father a Catholic passed away from liver cancer in 1998.

In 2005, Jürgen Klopp started appearing as an expert commentator on the German TV network ZDF analyzing the German national team’s matches. He continued this role during the 2006 FIFA World Cup and Euro 2008. He also worked as a match analyst during the 2010 World Cup. Klopp has been featured in documentary films like Trainer! (2013) and Und vorne hilft der liebe Gott (2016).

In a 2018 interview with The Guardian, Klopp expressed his opposition to Brexit calling for a second referendum. He considers himself left-wing politically advocating for the welfare state and expressing disdain for parties promising to lower the top tax rate.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, Klopp became an advocate for vaccination receiving both doses himself and the booster by December 2021. He compared not getting vaccinated to drunk driving stressing the importance of protecting others. His Liverpool team was fully vaccinated which he saw as an act of solidarity.

Jürgen Klopp has been featured in advertisements for brands like Puma, Opel, and the German cooperative banking group Volksbanken-Raiffeisenbanken. He also supports anti-racism campaigns and encourages young football talents. Since 2019, he’s been an ambassador for Erdinger a German brewery and in 2020 he signed an endorsement deal with Adidas. He’s also appeared in ads for Snickers.