Hans Nowak facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Hans Nowak | ||
| Date of birth | 9 August 1937 | ||
| Place of birth | Gelsenkirchen, Germany | ||
| Date of death | 19 July 2012 (aged 74) | ||
| Height | 1.76 m (5 ft 9+1⁄2 in) | ||
| Playing position | Defender | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 1946–1953 | Eintracht Gelsenkirchen | ||
| 1953–1958 | Alemannia Gelsenkirchen | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 1958–1965 | FC Schalke 04 | 145 | (27) |
| 1965–1968 | FC Bayern Munich | 37 | (4) |
| 1968–1971 | Kickers Offenbach | 12 | (0) |
| Total | 194 | (31) | |
| National team | |||
| 1961–1964 | West Germany | 15 | (0) |
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Hans Nowak was a German football player. He was born on August 9, 1937, and passed away on July 19, 2012. He was known for his skills on the field as a defender. Hans Nowak even played in four games at the 1962 FIFA World Cup.
Hans Nowak's Club Football Journey
Hans Nowak was born in Gelsenkirchen, Germany. He played for several famous football clubs during his career. From 1958 to 1965, he was a key player for FC Schalke 04.
Later, he joined FC Bayern Munich in 1965. While playing for Bayern, he helped them win a big European trophy. This was the UEFA Cup Winners' Cup in 1967. It was a major achievement for the team.
After his time at Bayern Munich, he played for Kickers Offenbach until he retired in 1971.
Playing for West Germany
Hans Nowak was known for being a very modern football player. He was one of the first "attacking full-backs" in German football. A full-back is a defender who also helps the team attack.
Between September 1961 and November 1964, Nowak was the main right-back for the West Germany national team. He played in 15 out of 20 international games during this time. Even though he was an attacking player, he didn't score any goals for the national team.
What Hans Nowak Did After Football
After he stopped playing professional football in 1971, Hans Nowak became a coach. He coached teams like FC Hochstadt and FC Herzogenaurach.
Later, he started working for Puma AG, a famous sports company. He became the director of public relations there. This meant he was in charge of how the company communicated with the public.
After leaving Puma in 1991, he returned to FC Bayern Munich. This time, he worked for the club organizing the sales of their team merchandise.
