Dieter Herzog facts for kids
Herzog in 2013
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| Date of birth | 15 July 1946 | |||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Oberhausen, Germany | |||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) | |||||||||||||||
| Playing position | Winger | |||||||||||||||
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| 1956–1965 | Sterkrade 06/07 | |||||||||||||||
| 1965–1967 | VfB Bottrop | |||||||||||||||
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| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† | |||||||||||||
| 1967–1970 | Hamborn 07 | |||||||||||||||
| 1970–1976 | Fortuna Düsseldorf | 167 | (40) | |||||||||||||
| 1976–1983 | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 193 | (29) | |||||||||||||
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| 1972–1974 | West Germany B | 2 | (0) | |||||||||||||
| 1974 | West Germany | 5 | (0) | |||||||||||||
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Dieter Herzog, born on July 15, 1946, in Oberhausen, Germany, is a famous former German football player. He was known for playing as a winger, a position on the side of the field that helps with attacking. Herzog played for several top German clubs during his career. He also represented West Germany in international matches, including the World Cup.
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Dieter Herzog: A Football Star
Dieter Herzog played in over 350 matches in the Bundesliga, which is Germany's top professional football league. He scored 69 goals during his time in the Bundesliga. He played for two main clubs: Fortuna Düsseldorf and Bayer 04 Leverkusen.
Starting His Football Journey
Herzog began his senior football career with a club called Sportfreunde Hamborn 07. This club was in a lower division at the time. After playing there for a few years, he moved to Fortuna Düsseldorf in 1970.
Reaching the Top League
Fortuna Düsseldorf returned to the Bundesliga in 1971, and Herzog was a key part of their team. He helped them finish third in the Bundesliga in both the 1972–73 and 1973–74 seasons. The 1973–74 season was especially important for him, as he made a big impact on the team's success.
In 1976, Herzog joined Bayer 04 Leverkusen. At that time, Bayer 04 Leverkusen was working hard to build a strong team. Their goal was to reach the Bundesliga. They succeeded in their mission, and Herzog was able to play four more seasons in Germany's best football division.
World Cup Champion!
During the years leading up to the 1974 FIFA World Cup, Dieter Herzog was playing at his very best. Because of his excellent performance, he was called up to play for the West Germany national football team. The coach, Helmut Schön, selected him to represent his country five times in 1974.
Herzog played in important matches during the 1974 World Cup. He took part in games against Yugoslavia and Sweden in the second round of the tournament. His contributions helped the host nation, West Germany, win the World Cup that year. It was a huge achievement for him and his team.
What He Did After Playing
After he finished his career as a professional football player, Dieter Herzog continued to work in football. He was employed by Bayer, which was the main sponsor of Bayer 04 Leverkusen. Later on, he worked as a scout for his old club, Bayer 04 Leverkusen. A scout in football looks for new talented players.
