Works as a TV journalist for German sports network DSF.
Many tabloids considered it embarrassing that he proposed publicly to Yasmina Filali at a celebrity dinner (2004).
During his professional career, he played for Arminia Bielefeld (1984-1986),
Borussia Dortmund (1986-1992), Bayern Munich (1992-1999), Hertha BSC (1999) and
Sunderland (1999-2000). He won three German league titles and the UEFA Cup (1996).
Former German soccer player, collecting 65 caps (5 goals) for Germany's national side and winning the European Football Championship in 1996.