Aki Schmidt facts for kids
Aki Schmidt in 2005
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| Personal information | |||
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| Full name | Alfred Schmidt | ||
| Date of birth | 5 September 1935 | ||
| Place of birth | Dortmund, Germany | ||
| Date of death | 11 November 2016 (aged 81) | ||
| Place of death | Dortmund, Germany | ||
| Playing position | Midfielder | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 1956–1968 | Borussia Dortmund | 163 | (67) |
| National team | |||
| 1957–1964 | West Germany | 25 | (8) |
| Teams managed | |||
| 1968–1970 | SSV Jahn Regensburg | ||
| 1970–1971 | Kickers Offenbach | ||
| 1971–1972 | Preußen Münster | ||
| 1972–1974 | FK Pirmasens | ||
| 1975–1976 | SSV Jahn Regensburg | ||
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Alfred "Aki" Schmidt (born September 5, 1935 – died November 11, 2016) was a famous German football player and later a manager. He is best known for his time playing for Borussia Dortmund.
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A Football Star for Borussia Dortmund
Aki Schmidt played as an attacking midfielder. This means he was a player who helped both defend and score goals. He played for Borussia Dortmund from 1956 to 1968. During this time, he helped his team win some big trophies!
In 1965, his team won the German Cup. This is a major football competition in Germany. The next year, in 1966, they won the UEFA Cup Winners' Cup. This was a huge win because it was a European competition, meaning they were champions against teams from all over Europe!
Aki Schmidt played a total of 276 games for Dortmund and scored 67 goals.
Playing for His Country
Aki Schmidt also played for the West Germany national team. He played 25 games for his country between 1957 and 1964. He was part of the team that finished fourth at the 1958 FIFA World Cup in Sweden. This is a very important tournament where countries from all over the world compete.
Becoming a Manager
After his playing career, Aki Schmidt became a football manager. He managed several teams, including Kickers Offenbach from 1970 to 1971. As a manager, he also had success, winning the German Cup with Kickers Offenbach in 1970.
A Fan Favorite
Until he passed away, Aki Schmidt was the fan correspondent for Borussia Dortmund. This meant he was a special person who helped connect the club with its fans. He was a beloved figure for the team and its supporters.
Awards and Trophies
Aki Schmidt won several important awards and trophies during his career as both a player and a manager.
Club Achievements (as a player)
- German football championship: 1957, 1963
- German Cup: 1964–65
- European Cup Winners' Cup: 1965–66
Manager Achievements
- Kickers Offenbach
- German Cup: 1969–70
See also
In Spanish: Aki Schmidt para niños
