Günter Sawitzki facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 22 November 1932 | ||
| Place of birth | Herne, Germany | ||
| Date of death | 14 December 2020 (aged 88) | ||
| Height | 1.82 m | ||
| Playing position | Goalkeeper | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Rasensport 1927 Holthausen | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 1952–1956 | SV Sodingen(OL West) | 7 | (0) |
| 1956–1963 | VfB Stuttgart(OL Süd) | ||
| 1963–1971 | VfB Stuttgart(BL) | 146 | (0) |
| National team | |||
| 1956–1963 | West Germany | 10 | (0) |
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Günter Sawitzki (born 22 November 1932 – died 14 December 2020) was a famous German football player. He was a talented goalkeeper, known for his skills in stopping goals.
Günter Sawitzki's Football Journey
Günter Sawitzki started his football career playing for a team called SV Sodingen. This team was not one of the biggest, but Günter's amazing performances as a goalkeeper made many people notice him. One of these people was Sepp Herberger, who was the coach for the West Germany national team.
Before he left SV Sodingen in 1956, Günter had already played two games for the West Germany national team. He then joined a bigger club, VfB Stuttgart. With Stuttgart, he achieved one of his biggest successes: winning the West German Cup in 1958. This is a very important football competition in Germany.
Günter Sawitzki stayed with VfB Stuttgart for the rest of his playing days. He was part of the West Germany national team for two big tournaments: the 1958 FIFA World Cup and the 1962 FIFA World Cup. Even though he was a reserve player and did not play in these matches, it was a great honor to be part of the national squad. He played a total of ten games for West Germany before 1963.
His Achievements
- 1958 FIFA World Cup fourth place (as part of the West Germany squad)
