Sad News: Former Beşiktaş and Fenerbahçe Coach Christoph Daum Passes Away

Ümit Özat, a former Fenerbahçe player, has announced the passing of Christoph Daum, the German coach who led prominent Süper Lig teams such as Beşiktaş and Fenerbahçe.

The news of Christoph Daum’s passing was shared by Ümit Özat on social media. In his post, Özat expressed his sorrow:

“I just received the news of my coach Daum’s passing. I don’t know what to say. Thank you for everything you taught me. Rest in peace.”

Who Was Christoph Daum?

Born in 1953, Christoph Daum was a German football coach with a distinguished career spanning several countries and clubs. He was particularly successful in Germany, Turkey, and Austria.

Germany: Daum began his coaching career in Germany, where he managed several clubs, including 1. FC Köln and VfB Stuttgart, achieving notable success.

Turkey: Daum was a significant figure in Turkish football. He managed Beşiktaş and Fenerbahçe, leading the latter to several Süper Lig championships. He was well-known and respected by Turkish football fans.

Austria: Daum also had a successful coaching career in Austria, including a stint with 1. FC Kaiserslautern and other clubs.