Hans-Georg Schwarzenbeck facts for kids
![]() Schwarzenbeck holding the FIFA World Cup trophy with West Germany in 1974
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Full name | Hans-Georg Schwarzenbeck | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Date of birth | 3 April 1948 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Place of birth | Munich, Germany | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Height | 1.83 m | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Playing position | Centre-back | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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1961–1962 | Sportfreunde München | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
1962–1966 | Bayern Munich | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Senior career* | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† | ||||||||||||||||||||||
1966–1981 | Bayern Munich | 416 | (21) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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1969–1971 | West Germany U-23 | 2 | (0) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
1971–1978 | West Germany | 44 | (0) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Honours
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Hans-Georg "Katsche" Schwarzenbeck (born 3 April 1948) is a famous German former professional footballer. He played as a defender, whose job is to stop the other team from scoring goals. He spent his entire professional career playing for Bayern Munich. He also played for the West Germany national team.
Schwarzenbeck is known for winning many important football titles. These include the FIFA World Cup with West Germany and three European Cups with Bayern Munich. He was a strong and reliable player.
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Playing for Bayern Munich
Georg Schwarzenbeck played for Bayern Munich for 15 years, from 1966 to 1981. During this time, he played in 416 matches in the Bundesliga, which is Germany's top football league. He scored 21 goals for the club.
He was a key player in one of Bayern Munich's most successful periods. With the team, he won six German league championships. They also won the German Cup three times.
One of his most famous moments was in the 1974 European Cup Final against Atlético Madrid. In the very last minute of extra time, Schwarzenbeck scored a goal from far away. This goal made the score 1–1 and saved the game for Bayern. Because of the tie, the teams played again two days later. Bayern Munich won the replay match 4–0.
Schwarzenbeck also helped Bayern Munich win the European Cup three times in a row. They won in 1974, 1975, and 1976. This was a huge achievement for the club. He also won the European Cup Winners' Cup in 1967 and the Intercontinental Cup in 1976.
Playing for West Germany
Schwarzenbeck also played for the West Germany national team. He played 44 games for his country between 1971 and 1978.
His biggest success with the national team was winning the 1974 World Cup. West Germany beat the Netherlands 2–1 in the final match.
He also helped West Germany win the 1972 European Championship. They defeated the USSR in the final. In the 1976 tournament, West Germany reached the final again. However, they lost to Czechoslovakia after a penalty shootout.
What Did He Win?
Georg Schwarzenbeck won many important trophies during his career.
Club Trophies
Bayern Munich
- Bundesliga:
- 1968–69
- 1971–72
- 1972–73
- 1973–74
- 1979–80
- DFB-Pokal (German Cup):
- 1966–67
- 1968–69
- 1970–71
- European Cup:
- 1973–74
- 1974–75
- 1975–76
- UEFA Cup Winners' Cup:
- 1966–67
- Intercontinental Cup:
- 1976
International Trophies
West Germany
- FIFA World Cup:
- 1974
- UEFA European Championship:
- 1972
See also
In Spanish: Georg Schwarzenbeck para niños
- List of one-club men