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Albert Brülls

Personal information
Date of birth	(1937-03-26)26 March 1937
Place of birth	Anrath, Germany
Date of death	28 March 2004(2004-03-28) (aged 67)
Place of death	Neuss, Germany
Height	1.68 m
Playing position	Midfielder
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps†	(Gls)†
1954–1962	Borussia Mönchengladbach	163	(38)
1962–1965	Modena	63	(7)
1965–1968	Brescia	64	(6)
1968–1970	Young Boys
1970–1972	VfR Neuss	64	(18)
National team
1959–1966	West Germany	25	(9)
Teams managed
1968–1970	BSC Young Boys
1970–1972	VfR Neuss
Honours Men's football Representing  West Germany FIFA World Cup Runner-up 1966 England
Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only. † Appearances (Goals).

Albert Brülls (born March 26, 1937 – died March 28, 2004) was a talented German football player. He was a midfielder who played for several clubs. Albert Brülls also proudly represented his country. He played 25 times for the West Germany national team. This included playing in two big tournaments, the 1962 FIFA World Cup and the 1966 FIFA World Cup.

Playing for Clubs

Albert Brülls spent many years playing for different football clubs. He was known for his skill and leadership on the field.

Borussia Mönchengladbach

From 1955 to 1962, Albert Brülls played for Borussia Mönchengladbach. He was a very important player for them. He even became the team's captain. In 1960, he led his team to a big victory. Borussia Mönchengladbach won the DFB Cup. They beat their rivals, 1. FC Köln, with a score of 3–1. This was a huge achievement for the club.

Playing in Italy

After his time in Germany, Albert Brülls made a big move. He became one of the first German players to play football outside West Germany. In 1962, he joined the Italian team FC Modena. He played there for three years until 1965. After Modena, he moved to another Italian club, Brescia, where he played until 1968.

Later Club Career

After playing in Italy, Albert Brülls moved to Switzerland. He played for Young Boys from 1968 to 1970. Later, he returned to Germany. He played for VfR Neuss from 1970 to 1972.

Playing for West Germany

Albert Brülls was a key player for the West Germany national team. He played for them from 1959 to 1966. He scored 9 goals in his 25 games for the national team.

FIFA World Cup Appearances

Albert Brülls played in two FIFA World Cup tournaments:

• 1962 FIFA World Cup: He was part of the West German squad.
• 1966 FIFA World Cup: He also played in this World Cup. In this tournament, West Germany reached the final. They finished as runners-up, which means they came in second place.

Managerial Career

After he stopped playing, Albert Brülls also worked as a football manager. He managed BSC Young Boys from 1968 to 1970. He also managed VfR Neuss from 1970 to 1972.

See also

In Spanish: Albert Brülls para niños