 His final twelve months as a professional, the 1995–96 season, saw him having a bright start with two goals in the first three matches.He couldn't add any more in the final 26 appearances for Düsseldorf and though his final Bundesliga total was 123 goals in 387 appearances for Borussia Mönchengladbach, Borussia Dortmund and Fortuna Düsseldorf.Short after the end of his career, Fortuna Düsseldorf offered him a role as a director in their management.