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How old is Jurgen Klinsmann and what does the former Spurs and Germany striker do now?

Renowned for his diving celebrations, Klinsmann was loved by fans at White Hart Lane during the 1990s

Jurgen Klinsmann is another big-name ex-pro to join the BBC team

FEW players  in the last 30 years have divided opinion like Jurgen Klinsmann.

The former Germany and Spurs striker was one of the Premier League's most exciting imports - but was often accused of being the first serial diver in the top-flight.

 Klinsmann has taken charge of Germany, Bayern Munich and the USA
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Klinsmann has taken charge of Germany, Bayern Munich and the USACredit: USA Today Sports

How old is Jurgen Klinsmann?

THE GERMAN arrived at the Lane in 1994 and had an immediate impact on and off the field.

He netted 21 times in 41 appearances, thrilling the crowd with his lethal finishing and ironic diving celebration.

Klinsmann had been part of the German side that won the World Cup in 1990 and was well known to English fans before he arrived.

After spells in Italy and Germany, he returned for a short loan spell at Spurs in 1998 and netted nine times in 15 appearances.

Born on July 30, 1964, he is currently 53 years old.

 Jurgen Klinsmann was on the pundits sofa for the first time this tournament
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Jurgen Klinsmann was on the pundits sofa for the first time this tournamentCredit: BBC

What does the former Spurs and Germany striker do now?

FOLLOWING his playing career, Klinsmann went into management.

He took charge of the German national side from 2004-06, before a stint at Bayern Munich and then the United States.

His five years as USA manager came to a close in 2016 after a poor run in World Cup qualifying.

Currently without a club, this summer he is working as a pundit for the BBC at the 2018 World Cup.


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Didier Drogba celebrates France goals in BBC Sport studio alongside Gary Lineker, Alan Shearer and Jurgan Klinsmann
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