Harald Konopka facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Harald Konopka | ||
| Date of birth | 18 November 1952 | ||
| Place of birth | Düren, West Germany | ||
| Height | 1.78 m | ||
| Playing position | Defender, Full back | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Teutonia Echtz | |||
| Düren 99 | |||
| 1. FC Köln | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 1971–1983 | 1. FC Köln | 335 | (21) |
| 1983–1984 | Borussia Dortmund | 17 | (0) |
| Total | 352 | (21) | |
| National team | |||
| 1978–1979 | West Germany | 2 | (0) |
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Harald Konopka was a talented German football player. He was born on November 18, 1952, in Düren, West Germany. Harald played as a strong defender and full back during his career.
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Early Football Days
Harald Konopka started his football journey as a striker. He joined the famous club 1. FC Köln in 1971. That same year, his team won the German Under-19 championship. This was a great start to his professional career.
Success with 1. FC Köln
Harald Konopka became a very important player for 1. FC Köln. He was known for his tough tackles and excellent skills as a full back. He helped his team win the German Cup three times! They also reached the final two other times.
In 1978, Harald was part of a legendary 1. FC Köln team. Under their manager Hennes Weisweiler, they achieved something amazing. They won both the Bundesliga (the top German league) and the German Cup in the same season. This special achievement is called a double. It means winning two major titles in one year.
Harald played in 335 league matches for 1. FC Köln. He scored 21 goals during his time there.
Moving to Borussia Dortmund
After many successful years at 1. FC Köln, Harald Konopka moved to Borussia Dortmund. He played for this club for the rest of his career. In total, Harald played in 352 Bundesliga matches. He scored 21 goals throughout his entire league career.
Playing for West Germany
Harald Konopka also had a short but memorable time playing for the West Germany national team. Even though he only played two matches, he was chosen for the 1978 FIFA World Cup. This is a huge tournament where countries compete for the world championship.
At the World Cup, Harald played as a substitute against Italy. His final international match was a 3-1 win against Iceland.
