| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | André Gumprecht | ||
| Date of birth | 26 November 1974 | ||
| Place of birth | Jena, East Germany | ||
| Height | 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) | ||
| Playing position | Central Midfielder Attacking Midfielder |
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| Club information | |||
| Current club | Lake Macquarie City FC | ||
| Number | 6 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 1988–1991 | FC Carl Zeiss Jena | ||
| 1991–1992 | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 1992–1993 | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 0 | (0) |
| 1993–1995 | U.S. Lecce | 16 | (0) |
| 1995 | Preussen Köln | 12 | (2) |
| 1995–1998 | SG Wattenscheid 09 | 59 | (1) |
| 1998–1999 | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 27 | (0) |
| 1999–2001 | Hallescher FC | 60 | (5) |
| 2001–2002 | FSV Zwickau | ||
| 2002 | Dresdner SC | 0 | (0) |
| 2002–2003 | Perth Glory | 34 | (4) |
| 2003–2004 | Parramatta Power | 25 | (2) |
| 2004 | Singapore Armed Forces FC | 14 | (0) |
| 2005–2009 | Central Coast Mariners | 63 | (4) |
| 2008 | → Bankstown City Lions (loan) | 9 | (0) |
| 2009 | Bonnyrigg White Eagles | 5 | (0) |
| 2010 | Sydney Olympic | 3 | (0) |
| 2010–2011 | Lake Macquarie City FC | 18 | (2) |
| Teams managed | |||
| 2010 | Sydney Olympic | ||
| 2009– | Newcastle Jets (Women Asst. Manager) | ||
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only. † Appearances (Goals). |
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André Gumprecht (born 26 November 1974 in Jena, East Germany) is a former German football (soccer) player who is currently playing for Australian club Lake Macquarie City FC
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He was awarded the Central Coast Mariners Members player of the year award for his 2005–06 season at the Mariners. Before he played for the Mariners he won the NSL championship with Perth Glory and then lost in the last NSL grand final with Parramatta Power before the competition became defunct.
Gumprecht played in Germany for 10 years prior to joining Perth Glory in 2002. There he reached the highest level when he played in the seasons 1995–96 and 1997–98 altogether 27 matches in the second division for SG Wattenscheid 09.
Off the field Gumprecht is a real fans' favourite. He is known to come to the fans' bar after games for a few drinks and when injured watches the Mariners away games with the fans. He also runs a youth training program on the Central Coast called Soccerpro.[1]
Gumprecht signed a one-year deal to remain with the Central Coast Mariners for the 2008–09 season after spending much of the A-League off-season on loan at NSWPL club Bankstown City Lions. At Bankstown Andre was a key antagonist in a mid-season revial for the club. He went back to the Mariners after playing 10 games for the Lions.[2]
Gumprecht was released by the Mariners the day after their loss to Tianjin Teda, rounding off an Asian Champions League campaign to forget, where the Mariners did not win a single game.[3]
After his release from Central Coast, Gumprecht was snapped up by New South Wales Premier League outfit Bonnyrigg White Eagles.[4] In January 2010, he left the Bonnyrigg White Eagles and signed a two-year contract with Sydney Olympic.[5] On 16 June 2010, he cancelled his contract and announced his retirement.[6]
In February 2008, Gumprecht attended 'Mad Monday' celebrations dressed as Adolf Hitler. He later apologized, stating he was educated, and knew what happened to the Jewish people at the hands of the Nazis.[7] The Football Federation of Australia said that it would discipline Gumprecht.[8]
In May 2010, Gumprecht twas named as the new head coach of the Sydney Olympic Football Club, but he resigned as coach and player on 16 June 2010.[9]
With Central Coast Mariners:
With Perth Glory:
Personal Honours: