Simon Rolfes
Simon Rolfes is a former professional footballer and the current sporting director of Bayer 04 Leverkusen. Known for his thoughtful approach to team management and player development, Rolfes has been instrumental in shaping the club’s strategy in the Bundesliga. His recent comments reflect his perspective on player speculation and the competitive landscape of German football, particularly regarding the interest in young talent like Florian Wirtz.
Born on Jan 15, 1982 (43 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indonesia | 2 | 6.00 | 0.17% | +0% | 273,523,615 | 462,815 | $1,119,000 | 1,893$ |
| United Kingdom | 1 | 6.00 | 0.03% | +0% | 67,886,011 | 22,034 | $2,700,000 | 876$ |
| Germany | 1 | 9.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 83,783,942 | 47,123 | $3,845,000 | 2,163$ |
| Switzerland | 1 | 9.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 8,654,622 | 5,638 | $700,000 | 456$ |
| Slovenia | 1 | 7.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 2,078,938 | 1,604 | $56,000 | 43$ |
| Totals | 6 | 435,927,128 | 539,214 | $8,420,000 | 5,431$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Indonesia:
Simon Rolfes is the sports director of Bayer Leverkusen who announced the hiring of Erik ten Hag.
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United Kingdom:
The Leverkusen managing director, Simon Rolfes, has confirmed Liverpool’s pursuit of his club’s prized asset.
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Slovenia:
Simon Rolfes emphasized Ten Hag's rich experience and impressive achievements.
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Switzerland:
Simon Rolfes praised Erik ten Hag as an experienced coach with impressive sporting successes.
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Germany:
Simon Rolfes praised Erik ten Hag's impressive track record and alignment with the club's football philosophy.
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Indonesia:
Simon Rolfes is the Sports Director of Bayer Leverkusen and was present in the meeting with Xabi Alonso.
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Vietnam:
Simon Rolfes stated that the 'Alonso era' is a milestone in the development of the team.
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Nigeria:
Simon Rolfes described Alonso’s tenure as a defining period for the club.
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Germany:
Simon Rolfes stated that clarity regarding Xabi Alonso's future would be beneficial for everyone involved.
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Spain:
Simon Rolfes stated that Xabi Alonso would continue as coach of Leverkusen.
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