Engelbert Kraus facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Engelbert Kraus | ||
| Date of birth | 30 July 1934 | ||
| Place of birth | Offenbach am Main, Germany | ||
| Date of death | 14 May 2016 (aged 81) | ||
| Height | 1.68 m (5 ft 6 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Striker | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1952–1963 | Kickers Offenbach(OL Süd) | ||
| 1963–1965 | TSV 1860 München | 22 | (9) |
| 1965–1967 | Kickers Offenbach | ||
| International career | |||
| 1955–1964 | West Germany | 9 | (3) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Engelbert Kraus (born July 30, 1934 – died May 14, 2016) was a talented German football player. He was known for being a strong striker, scoring many goals for his teams. Kraus played for important clubs like Kickers Offenbach and TSV 1860 München. He also represented his country, playing for the West Germany national team.
A Football Star is Born
Engelbert Kraus was born in Offenbach am Main, Germany. From a young age, he showed great skill in football. He grew up to be 1.68 meters tall, which is about 5 feet 6 inches. His main job on the field was to score goals for his team.
Playing for Clubs
Kraus spent most of his club career playing for Kickers Offenbach. He joined them in 1952 and played there for many years until 1963. During this time, he was a key player, helping the team in the Oberliga Süd league. He played in over 200 games and scored more than 80 goals for Kickers Offenbach in his first period with them.
From 1963 to 1965, Kraus moved to TSV 1860 München. Here, he played in the Bundesliga, which is Germany's top football league. He played 22 games and scored 9 goals for TSV 1860 München. After two seasons, he returned to Kickers Offenbach in 1965 and played there until 1967.
Playing for His Country
Engelbert Kraus also had the honor of playing for the West Germany national team. He played a total of 9 games for his country between 1955 and 1964. During these games, he scored 3 goals.
One of the biggest moments in his international career was playing in the 1962 FIFA World Cup. This major tournament took place in Chile. Kraus played in one match during this exciting World Cup.
