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Gerd Strack
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Full name Gerhard Strack
Date of birth (1955-09-01)1 September 1955
Place of birth Kerpen, West Germany
Date of death 21 May 2020(2020-05-21) (aged 64)
Place of death Germany
Height 1.86 m
Playing position Defender
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1974–1985 1. FC Köln 261 (31)
1985–1987 FC Basel 50 (4)
1987–1988 Fortuna Düsseldorf 17 (2)
Total 328 (37)
National team
1982–1983 West Germany 10 (1)
  • Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only.
† Appearances (Goals).

Gerhard Strack (born September 1, 1955 – died May 21, 2020) was a German footballer. He was a skilled defender. Gerd, as he was known, was born in Kerpen, which was then part of West Germany.

Who Was Gerd Strack?

Gerd Strack was a professional football player. He was known for his strong defense on the field. He played for several important clubs during his career. He also represented his country, West Germany.

Playing for West Germany

Gerd Strack played for the West Germany national team. He earned ten "caps," which means he played in ten international matches. He scored one goal for his country. This was between 1982 and 1983. He was also part of the West German team for the UEFA Euro 1984 tournament. This is a big competition for European national teams.

His Club Career

Gerd Strack played for three main football clubs. Each club was an important part of his career. He spent many years playing at a high level.

1. FC Köln: A Long Career

Gerd Strack played for 1. FC Köln for a long time. He was with the club from 1974 to 1985. This was the longest period he spent with any team. He played many games and scored goals as a defender.

Moving to FC Basel

After his time at 1. FC Köln, Gerd moved to Switzerland. He joined FC Basel in 1985. He played for this club until 1987. He continued to be a strong defender for them.

Final Club: Fortuna Düsseldorf

Gerd Strack's last club was Fortuna Düsseldorf. He played for them from 1987 to 1988. After this, he finished his professional playing career.

Later Life and Legacy

Gerd Strack passed away on May 21, 2020. He was 64 years old. He is remembered as a dedicated footballer. His career spanned many years and included playing at the highest levels of the sport.

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