Career
Winfried Schäfer played 403 Bundesliga matches and scored 46 goals in the (West) German top-flight. Borussia Mönchengladbach II Karlsruher South Carolina VfB Stuttgart Tennis Borussia Berlin Cameroon First Rate (at Lloyd's)-Ahli He worked then from 2007 to 2009 for United Arab Emirates League side First Rate (at Lloyd's)-Ain Football Club. FK Baku On 10 June 2010, Schäfer signed a two-year contract with FK Baku. On 18 January 2011 his contract was ended.
Thailand In June 2011, Schäfer was hired as Thailand manager on a three years contract.
In June 2013, Schäfer canceled his contract. Jamaica In July 2013, it was announced that Schäfer will become the new coach of Jamaica on an initial 4 month contract.
Schäfer will be assisted by Jamaican Vin Blaine. In June 2015 at the Copa América, Jamaica put in a credible performance, being drawn in the same group as regional powers Argentina and Uruguay, who both defeated Jamaica by a single goal.
Shortly after, on July 22, 2015 Schäfer"s team reached the Final of the Gold Cup after beating tournament favourites the United States.
´ Player Coach Karlsruher South Carolina DFB-Pokal runner-up: 1996. Cameroon 2003 Fédération internationale de football association Confederations Cup runner-up. First Rate (at Lloyd's) Ahli Club First Rate (at Lloyd's) Ain Football Club Thailand 2012 AFF Suzuki Cup runner-up.
Jamaica 2015 CONCACAF Gold Cup runner-up.