Dieter Herzog facts for kids
Herzog in 2013
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| Personal information | ||||||||||||||||
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| Date of birth | 15 July 1946 | |||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Oberhausen, North Rhine, Allied-occupied Germany | |||||||||||||||
| Date of death | November 2025 (aged 79) | |||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) | |||||||||||||||
| Position(s) | Winger | |||||||||||||||
| Youth career | ||||||||||||||||
| 1956–1965 | Sterkrade 06/07 | |||||||||||||||
| 1965–1967 | VfB Bottrop | |||||||||||||||
| Senior career* | ||||||||||||||||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) | |||||||||||||
| 1967–1970 | Hamborn 07 | |||||||||||||||
| 1970–1976 | Fortuna Düsseldorf | 167 | (40) | |||||||||||||
| 1976–1983 | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 193 | (29) | |||||||||||||
| International career | ||||||||||||||||
| 1972–1974 | West Germany B | 2 | (0) | |||||||||||||
| 1974 | West Germany | 5 | (0) | |||||||||||||
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Medal record
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Dieter Herzog (born July 15, 1946) was a talented German football player. He was known for his skills as a winger and played for the West German national team. Dieter Herzog passed away in November 2025.
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Dieter Herzog's Football Journey
Starting Out in Football
Dieter Herzog began his senior football career with Sportfreunde Hamborn 07. He played in a lower division before moving to Fortuna Düsseldorf. A year after he joined, Fortuna Düsseldorf made it back to the Bundesliga, which is Germany's top football league. This was a big step for his career.
Success in the Bundesliga
Herzog played over 350 matches in the Bundesliga, scoring 69 goals. He was a key player for Fortuna Düsseldorf. His team finished third in the Bundesliga in both the 1972–73 and 1973–74 seasons. These were some of his most impactful years as a left-sided winger.
Moving to Bayer Leverkusen
In 1976, Dieter Herzog joined Bayer 04 Leverkusen. At that time, the club was working hard to reach the Bundesliga. With Herzog's help, they succeeded! This allowed him to play four more seasons in Germany's highest football division, showing his lasting talent.
Playing for West Germany
Representing His Country
When Dieter Herzog was at his best, he was chosen to play for the West Germany national football team. He played five matches for his country in 1974. This was a huge honor for any football player.
World Cup Champion
Herzog was part of the West German team that hosted and won the 1974 FIFA World Cup. He played in important matches during the second round of the tournament, including games against Yugoslavia and Sweden. Being part of a World Cup-winning team is one of the highest achievements in football!
Life After Playing Football
A Scout for Bayer Leverkusen
After his playing career ended, Dieter Herzog continued to work in football. He became a scout for his former club, Bayer 04 Leverkusen. A scout's job is to travel and watch young players, looking for new talent to join the team. This way, Herzog helped find future stars for the club.
Remembering Dieter Herzog
Dieter Herzog passed away in November 2025. He will be remembered as a dedicated player and a World Cup winner who contributed much to German football.
See also
In Spanish: Dieter Herzog para niños
