Georg Stollenwerk facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 19 December 1930 | ||
| Place of birth | Düren, Germany | ||
| Date of death | 30 April 2014 (aged 83) | ||
| Place of death | Cologne, Germany | ||
| Playing position | Defender/Midfielder | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 1950–1953 | SG Düren 99 | ||
| 1953–1966 | 1. FC Köln | ||
| National team | |||
| 1951–1960 | West Germany | 23 | (2) |
| Teams managed | |||
| 1969 | Alemannia Aachen | ||
| 1975–1976 | 1. FC Köln | ||
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Georg Stollenwerk (born December 19, 1930 – died April 30, 2014) was a famous German footballer and coach. He played as a defender and midfielder. He was also part of the West German national team that played in the 1958 FIFA World Cup.
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Early Career
Georg Stollenwerk started his football journey with a team called SG Düren 99. He played there from 1950 to 1953.
Playing for 1. FC Köln
From 1953 to 1966, Georg Stollenwerk played for 1. FC Köln. He was a very important player for the team. He played as both a defender, who helps protect the goal, and a midfielder, who plays in the middle of the field.
In 1962, his team, 1. FC Köln, won the German football championship. This was a big achievement for him and his club.
International Play
Georg Stollenwerk also played for the West Germany national team. He played in 23 international games and scored two goals. He was part of the German team that went to the 1958 FIFA World Cup. He also represented Germany at the 1952 Summer Olympics.
Changing Positions
When Georg Stollenwerk first started playing for the national team in 1951, he played as an inside right (a type of forward). He was a very flexible player and could play almost anywhere on the field, even as a goalkeeper if needed! During the 1958 FIFA World Cup, he was chosen as a backup goalkeeper in case the main goalkeeper got hurt.
His main position was usually an inside forward, which is a type of attacker. But in 1957, his coach at 1. FC Köln, Hennes Weisweiler, changed his position. He became a right back, which is a defensive player on the right side of the field.
This change was very good for his career. He quickly became excellent in this new role. Because of this, the national team coach, Sepp Herberger, called him back to play for Germany. Coach Herberger was looking for a new right back, and Georg Stollenwerk fit the role perfectly. By 1958, he was the regular right back for West Germany. He played in every German game at the 1958 FIFA World Cup.
Coaching Career
After he stopped playing football in 1962, Georg Stollenwerk became a coach. He coached several teams, including Alemannia Aachen, TuS Langerwehe, and his old club, 1. FC Köln.
See also
In Spanish: Georg Stollenwerk para niños
