Carl-Heinz Rühl (14 November 1939 – 30 December 2019) was a German professional football player and manager.
Early Life and Playing Career
Rühl was born on 14 November 1939 in Berlin-Kreuzberg, Germany. Standing at 1.81 m (5 ft 11 in), he played as a forward. His senior playing career spanned from 1963 to 1970, during which he played for Hertha BSC (1963–1965), MSV Duisburg (1965–1967), and 1. FC Köln (1967–1970). As a player for 1. FC Köln, he won the DFB-Pokal in 1968.
Managerial Career
Following his playing career, Rühl became a football manager. He managed several clubs in Germany and abroad:
- Karlsruher SC (1973–1977)
- Aris Thessaloniki (1977)
- MSV Duisburg (1977–1978)
- Borussia Dortmund (1978–1979)
- 1860 Munich (1979–1981)
- VfL Osnabrück (1981–1983)
Later Career as Director
After his managerial roles, Rühl worked as a sporting director for several clubs:
- Karlsruher SC (director, 1985–1994)
- Hertha BSC (director, 1995–1997)
- 1. FC Köln (director, 1997–1998)
Death
Rühl died on 30 December 2019 in Cologne, Germany, at the age of 80.
