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Heiko Weber, former FC Carl Zeiss Jena player and coach, dies at 61

Heiko Weber, a prominent figure in East German football, has passed away at the age of 61 following a battle with pancreatic cancer. His longtime club, FC Carl Zeiss Jena, confirmed his death on Monday morning.

Weber holds a unique place in football history as the scorer of the final goal in the history of the DDR-Oberliga, achieved on May 25, 1991, during a match against Energie Cottbus. This goal secured Jena's promotion to the 2. Bundesliga.

Beyond his playing career, Weber made a significant impact as a coach. He led FC Carl Zeiss Jena from the fourth division back to the 2. Bundesliga with two consecutive promotions in 2005 and 2006. His coaching career also included stints at Energie Cottbus, Erzgebirge Aue, and ZFC Meuselwitz.

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Energie Cottbus · Erzgebirge Aue · FC Carl Zeiss Jena · FC Erzgebirge Aue · Heiko Weber · ZFC Meuselwitz

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