Uli Hoeneß continues to praise Vincent Kompany’s impeccable man management skills

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Uli Hoeneß praises Vincent Kompany's exceptional man management skills at Bayern Munich, highlighting team unity and success since his arrival. Kompany's recent 40th birthday celebration showcased the strong bond among players.

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Uli Hoeneß praises Vincent Kompany's man management skills
Kompany has fostered team unity at Bayern Munich
Recent birthday party showcased strong player relationships

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MUNICH, GERMANY - NOVEMBER 12: Vincent Kompany head coach of FC Bayern Muenchen with his wife Carla Kompany, Herbert Hainer President of FC Bayern Muenchen , Uli Hoeness Honorary President of FC Bayern Muenchenduring the EuroLeague Regular Season Round 10 match between FC Bayern Munich and FC Barcelona at SAP Garden on November 12, 2025 in Munich, Germany. (Photo by Christina Pahnke/Euroleague Basketball via Getty Images) Vincent Kompany has a big fan in Bayern Munich’s honorary president and current supervisory board member, Uli Hoeneß. Since that fateful day in the Munich restaurant in which Hoeneß met the Belgian, it has been clear as day. The former European Cup winner saw it fit to praise Kompany’s work just weeks after his first day at Bayern back in 2024 and he is certainly not going to stop now, when the former Burnley boss has delivered tangible success to the club. Hoeneß’s latest praise centers on the togetherness of the squad, demonstrated quite effectively by Kompany’s recent birthday party. “The coach has managed to forge a team out of individual players. Things haven’t been like this within the squad and the staff for a long time,” Hoeneß remarked during an appearance on Podcast Auf eine weiß-blaue Tasse (as captured by ). “We recently celebrated Vincent Kompany’s 40th birthday. There was a surprise party. 50-60 people were there, they gave him a standing ovation and sang for him. You can tell everything’s going well. They’re having fun. And I also hear that they sometimes get together privately in the evenings and go out. That’s a clear sign that things are working well within the team.” Sometimes, a coaching appointment just works out very well. And sometimes the coach is just so special that things were going to work no matter what. If one were to ask Hoeneß, he would probably say Kompany belongs in the second category. Honestly, he might be right. *If you are looking for more Bayern Munich and German national team coverage, check out the latest episodes of Bavarian Podcast Works, which you can get on , , , or any leading podcast distributor…*

Q&A

What did Uli Hoeneß say about Vincent Kompany's coaching?

Uli Hoeneß praised Vincent Kompany for successfully forging a cohesive team and fostering a positive atmosphere among players.

How has Vincent Kompany impacted Bayern Munich since becoming head coach?

Since becoming head coach, Vincent Kompany has delivered tangible success and improved team unity, as evidenced by a recent birthday celebration for him attended by many players.

What was significant about Vincent Kompany's 40th birthday celebration?

Vincent Kompany's 40th birthday celebration featured 50-60 attendees, a standing ovation, and demonstrated the strong camaraderie within the Bayern Munich squad.