Alfred Kelbassa facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 21 April 1925 | ||
| Place of birth | Gelsenkirchen-Buer, Germany | ||
| Date of death | 11 August 1988 (aged 63) | ||
| Place of death | Dortmund, West Germany | ||
| Playing position | Forward | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 1946–1952 | STV Horst Emscher | 135 | (80) |
| 1952–1953 | Preußen Münster | 25 | (10) |
| 1953–1954 | STV Horst Emscher | 28 | (21) |
| 1954–1963 | Borussia Dortmund | 183 | (104) |
| Total | 371 | (215) | |
| National team | |||
| 1956–1958 | West Germany | 6 | (2) |
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Alfred Kelbassa was a German football player. He was born on April 21, 1925, and passed away on August 11, 1988. Kelbassa was known as a strong forward. He played for several important clubs and also represented West Germany in international matches.
Playing Career
Alfred Kelbassa started his football journey at STV Horst Emscher. He played there from 1946 to 1952. After that, he joined Preußen Münster for one year, from 1952 to 1953. He then returned to STV Horst Emscher for another season.
His most famous time was with Borussia Dortmund. He joined them in 1954 and played there until 1963. During his time at Borussia Dortmund, he played 183 games and scored 104 goals. This made him a very important player for the team.
International Matches
Alfred Kelbassa also played for the West Germany national team. He played in 6 international games and scored 2 goals. He was part of the West Germany squad that played in the 1958 FIFA World Cup. This is one of the biggest football tournaments in the world.
Honours
In football, "honours" means the trophies or championships a player or team has won. Alfred Kelbassa achieved great success with Borussia Dortmund.
Club Achievements
- German football championship (3):
- 1956
- 1957
- 1963
He helped Borussia Dortmund win the German football championship three times. These wins were in 1956, 1957, and 1963. Winning these championships showed how skilled and important he was to his team.
See also
In Spanish: Alfred Kelbassa para niños
