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Georg Schwarzenbeck
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Schwarzenbeck holding the FIFA World Cup trophy with West Germany in 1974
Personal information
Full name Hans-Georg Schwarzenbeck
Date of birth (1948-04-03) 3 April 1948 (age 77)
Place of birth Munich, Germany
Height 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in)
Position(s) Centre-back
Youth career
1961–1962 Sportfreunde München
1962–1966 Bayern Munich
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1966–1981 Bayern Munich 416 (21)
International career
1969–1971 West Germany U-23 2 (0)
1971–1978 West Germany 44 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Hans-Georg "Katsche" Schwarzenbeck (born on April 3, 1948) is a German former professional footballer. He was a strong defender. He played for Bayern Munich from 1966 to 1981. During this time, he played in 416 matches.

Schwarzenbeck helped Bayern Munich win many important titles. These included six German league championships and three German Cups. He also won the European Cup Winners' Cup once. He was part of the team that won the European Cup three times in a row. This happened in 1974, 1975, and 1976.

One of his most famous moments was in the 1974 European Cup final. He scored a goal in the last minute of extra time. This goal tied the game against Atlético Madrid. Bayern then won the replay match 4–0.

Schwarzenbeck also played for the West Germany national team. He played 44 games between 1971 and 1978. He helped West Germany win the 1974 World Cup. They beat the Netherlands 2–1 in the final. He also won the 1972 European Championship.

Playing Career Highlights

Club Success with Bayern Munich

Hans-Georg Schwarzenbeck spent his entire professional career with Bayern Munich. He was a key player in one of the club's most successful periods.

  • Bundesliga (German League Championship):
    • 1968–69
    • 1971–72
    • 1972–73
    • 1973–74
    • 1979–80
  • DFB-Pokal (German Cup):
    • 1966–67
    • 1968–69
    • 1970–71
  • UEFA Cup Winners' Cup:
    • 1966–67
  • Intercontinental Cup:
    • 1976

International Achievements with West Germany

Schwarzenbeck was also a vital part of the West Germany national team. He helped them achieve major international victories.

  • FIFA World Cup:
    • 1974
  • UEFA European Championship:
    • 1972

Recognitions and Awards

Schwarzenbeck received special honors for his contributions to football.

  • World XI: 1972
  • Bayern Munich All-time XI

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Sporting positions
Preceded by
Gerd Müller
Bayern Munich captain
1979–1980
Succeeded by
Paul Breitner

See also

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