Georg Volkert facts for kids
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Georg Volkert in 1977.
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| Personal information | |||
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| Date of birth | 28 November 1945 | ||
| Place of birth | Ansbach, Germany | ||
| Date of death | 16 August 2020 (aged 74) | ||
| Place of death | Erlangen, Germany | ||
| Height | 1.78 m | ||
| Playing position | Striker | ||
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| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 1965–1969 | 1. FC Nürnberg | 105 | (27) |
| 1969–1970 | FC Zürich | 52 | (15) |
| 1971–1978 | Hamburger SV | 214 | (62) |
| 1978–1980 | VfB Stuttgart | 60 | (26) |
| 1980–1981 | 1. FC Nuremberg | 31 | (10) |
| National team | |||
| 1968–1977 | West Germany | 12 | (2) |
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Georg Volkert was a famous German football player. He was born on November 28, 1945, and passed away on August 16, 2020. He was 74 years old when he died in Erlangen, Germany. Georg Volkert was known for his amazing skills on the field. He played as a striker, which means he was a player who focused on scoring goals.
Playing in the Bundesliga
Georg Volkert played in the Bundesliga, which is the top professional football league in Germany. It's like the biggest stage for football players in Germany. He played in a total of 410 games in this league. That's a lot of matches! During these games, he scored 125 goals. Scoring goals is one of the most exciting parts of football, and Volkert was very good at it.
His Clubs
Volkert played for several important clubs during his career. Each club helped him become the great player he was.
- 1. FC Nürnberg: He started his professional career here in 1965. He played 105 games and scored 27 goals for them. He returned to this club later in his career.
- FC Zürich: From 1969 to 1970, he played for FC Zürich. He played 52 games and scored 15 goals during his time there.
- Hamburger SV: This was a very important part of his career. He played for Hamburger SV from 1971 to 1978. He played 214 games and scored 62 goals.
- VfB Stuttgart: After Hamburger SV, he joined VfB Stuttgart from 1978 to 1980. He played 60 games and scored 26 goals.
Playing for West Germany
Besides playing for clubs, Georg Volkert also represented his country. He played for the West Germany national team. When a player plays for their country, it's called earning a "cap."
- He earned 12 caps for West Germany between 1968 and 1977. This means he played in 12 international matches for his country.
- In his very first game for West Germany, he scored 2 goals. What a way to start!
Legacy
Georg Volkert was a talented and dedicated football player. He left a big mark on German football with his many games and goals. He is remembered as one of the skilled strikers of his time.
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