Bernard Blaut facts for kids
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| Personal information | |||
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| Full name | Bernard Adolf Blaut | ||
| Date of birth | 3 January 1940 | ||
| Place of birth | Krappitz, Nazi Germany | ||
| Date of death | 19 May 2007 (aged 67) | ||
| Place of death | Warszawa, Poland | ||
| Playing position | Midfielder | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 1958–1962 | Odra Opole | 48 | (2) |
| 1962–1972 | Legia Warsaw | 236 | (30) |
| 1972–1974 | FC Metz | 42 | (1) |
| National team | |||
| 1960–1971 | Poland | 36 | (3) |
| Teams managed | |||
| 1990 | UAE | ||
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Bernard Blaut (born January 3, 1940 – died May 19, 2007) was a famous Polish football player. He was best known for his amazing skills as a midfielder in the 1960s. He played for two important teams: Legia Warsaw and the Polish national team.
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Who Was Bernard Blaut?
Bernard Adolf Blaut was born in a town called Krappitz, which is now Krapkowice in Poland. He grew up loving football and became a professional player. He was a midfielder, which means he played in the middle of the field. His job was to help both attack and defend.
Starting His Football Journey
Bernard Blaut began his senior football career in 1958. His first team was Odra Opole. He played there for four years, until 1962. During his time with Odra Opole, he played in 48 matches and scored 2 goals. This was a great start for a young player.
A Star at Legia Warsaw
In 1962, Bernard Blaut joined Legia Warsaw, one of Poland's biggest football clubs. This is where he became a true legend. He played for Legia Warsaw for ten years, from 1962 to 1972. He played in 236 matches and scored 30 goals. He helped Legia Warsaw win important championships.
Playing for His Country
Bernard Blaut also played for the Polish national team. This is a huge honor for any player. He represented Poland from 1960 to 1971. During this time, he played in 36 international matches. He scored 3 goals for his country. When a player plays for their national team, it's called being "capped." So, Bernard Blaut was capped 36 times for Poland.
Moving to France
After many successful years in Poland, Bernard Blaut moved to France in 1972. He joined the French club FC Metz. He played for FC Metz for two years, until 1974. He played in 42 matches and scored 1 goal for the French team.
Life After Playing
After he stopped playing professional football, Bernard Blaut also spent some time as a manager. In 1990, he managed the UAE national team. This shows he continued to be involved in football even after his playing days were over.
Bernard Blaut passed away on May 19, 2007, in Warszawa, Poland. He is remembered as one of Poland's great football players.
