Frank Ordenewitz facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 25 March 1965 | ||
| Place of birth | Dorfmark, West Germany | ||
| Height | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Forward | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 1979–1981 | TSV Dorfmark | ||
| 1981–1983 | Werder Bremen | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1983–1985 | Werder Bremen (A) | 61 | (51) |
| 1983–1989 | Werder Bremen | 125 | (37) |
| 1989–1993 | 1. FC Köln | 126 | (30) |
| 1993–1994 | JEF United Ichihara | 55 | (37) |
| 1995 | Hamburger SV | 21 | (1) |
| 1996 | Brummell Sendai | 28 | (20) |
| 1997–1998 | VfB Oldenburg | 28 | (3) |
| Total | 426 | (178) | |
| International career | |||
| 1987 | West Germany | 2 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Frank Ordenewitz (born March 25, 1965) is a German former professional footballer. He played as a forward, which means his main job was to score goals for his team. Frank was known for his skills on the field and for some memorable moments during his career.
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Playing for Clubs
Frank Ordenewitz scored 68 goals in 272 matches in the Bundesliga. The Bundesliga is Germany's top professional football league. He played for several different clubs during his career.
A Fair Play Moment
In a league match on May 7, 1988, Frank was playing for SV Werder Bremen. During the game against 1. FC Köln, he accidentally touched the ball with his hand inside the penalty area. This is called a handball and usually results in a penalty kick for the other team. The referee did not see it, but Frank honestly told the referee what happened. Because of his honesty and good sportsmanship, he won the FIFA Fair Play Award that season. This award celebrates players who show respect and fair play in football.
The "Mach et, Otze!" Story
A few years later, in 1991, Frank was playing for 1. FC Köln. His team was in the semi-final of the DFB-Pokal, which is a big cup competition in Germany. Frank received a yellow card in that game. This meant he would miss the final match if his team won.
His coach, Erich Rutemöller, had an idea. He suggested that Frank try to get a red card on purpose. If Frank got a red card, he would miss the next league game instead of the important cup final. So, Frank intentionally kicked the ball away after the whistle, which led to him being sent off the field.
After the game, the coach admitted to the plan. He said, "Otze came to me, and I think you shouldn't take the chance away from him, and so I said: 'Do it!'" "Mach et, Otze!" became a famous saying from this event.
However, the DFB (the German football governing body) did not like this. They changed the rules because of what happened. Frank was still banned from playing in the final anyway. His team, FC Köln, went on to lose the final match. This event showed how important it is to follow the rules of the game.
Playing for His Country
Frank Ordenewitz also played for his country. He was chosen to play for the West Germany national team twice in 1987. Playing for your national team is a great honor for any footballer.
Achievements
Frank Ordenewitz achieved several important things during his football career.
Team Honors
- Werder Bremen
- Bundesliga: 1987–88 (They won the league title!)
- DFL-Supercup: 1988 (They won this cup competition!)
Individual Awards
- J-League Top Scorer: 1994 (He scored 30 goals, more than anyone else in the Japanese league!)
- 1988 FIFA Fair Play Award (He won this for his honesty on the field!)
See also
In Spanish: Frank Ordenewitz para niños
