Toni Schumacher facts for kids
Schumacher in 2013
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| Full name | Harald Anton Schumacher | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Date of birth | 6 March 1954 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Düren, West Germany | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.86 m (6 ft 1 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Position(s) | Goalkeeper | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Youth career | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1962–1972 | Schwarz-Weiß Düren | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Senior career* | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1972–1987 | 1. FC Köln | 422 | (0) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1987–1988 | Schalke 04 | 33 | (0) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1988–1991 | Fenerbahçe | 84 | (0) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1991–1992 | Bayern Munich | 8 | (0) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1995–1996 | Borussia Dortmund | 1 | (0) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total | 548 | (0) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| International career | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1979–1986 | West Germany | 76 | (0) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Managerial career | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1998–1999 | SC Fortuna Köln | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Medal record
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Harald Anton "Toni" Schumacher (born 6 March 1954) is a famous German former football player. He was a fantastic goalkeeper. During his time playing for clubs, he helped 1. FC Köln win a Bundesliga title and three DFB-Pokal cups.
He also played for the West Germany national team. Schumacher won the 1980 European Championship. He also played in two World Cup finals, in 1982 and 1986, but his team lost both times.
In the 1982 FIFA World Cup semi-final, he was involved in a controversial collision with a French player, Patrick Battiston. Schumacher was named German Footballer of the Year twice, in 1984 and 1986. After retiring from playing, he became the vice president at 1. FC Köln in 2012.
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Playing for Clubs
Schumacher started playing for the main team of 1. FC Köln when he was 19 years old. He played for this club from 1972 to 1987. For many years, he was seen as one of the best goalkeepers in the world. He was always the first-choice goalkeeper for his country.
In 1978, he helped Köln win both the Bundesliga title and the DFB-Pokal. The year before, in 1977, he also led Köln to a DFB-Pokal victory. This was the club's first major trophy in nine years. He played in two more DFB-Pokal finals, winning one in 1983. Football journalists in Germany voted him the German Footballer of the Year in 1984 and 1986.
Playing for His Country
Schumacher played 76 international matches for West Germany between 1979 and 1986. This included 14 matches in the World Cup. He helped West Germany win the 1980 European Championship. They beat Belgium 2–1 in the final.
He also reached two World Cup finals. In 1982, they lost to Italy 3–1. In 1986, they lost to Argentina 3–2. In the 1982 tournament, during a famous semi-final against France, he saved two penalties in a penalty shootout. This helped West Germany win the game. In the 1986 quarter-final against Mexico, he saved two more penalties in a shootout, helping his team advance again.
The 1982 World Cup Incident
Schumacher was involved in a collision with a French player, Patrick Battiston, during the 1982 World Cup semi-final. Both players were running fast towards a long pass. Battiston reached the ball first and flicked it past Schumacher. Schumacher jumped in the air and collided with Battiston.
Battiston was knocked unconscious and later went into a brief coma. He also lost two teeth and had three cracked ribs. Schumacher has always said he was only trying to get the ball, which goalkeepers are allowed to do. Some people believed he meant to hit Battiston. The referee did not give a penalty for the incident. West Germany went on to win the game after a penalty shootout.
After the game, Schumacher made a comment about Battiston losing two teeth. He said, "If that's all that's wrong, tell him I'll pay for the crowns." This comment caused more upset.
Schumacher did visit Battiston in the hospital. Battiston later said he had forgiven Schumacher by the time their countries played each other again four years later. A French newspaper poll once showed that Schumacher was very unpopular in France. When West Germany and France met again in the 1986 World Cup, Battiston said the incident was "forgiven and forgotten."
Life After Playing
After his playing career, Schumacher became a coach. He was a coach for SC Fortuna Köln. He also became the vice president of 1. FC Köln on 23 April 2012. He was mainly in charge of the sports side of the club. His time as vice president ended in September 2019.
His Book
In 1987, Schumacher's book Anpfiff (which means "kick-off") was published. In the book, he talked about the Battiston incident, saying he was only trying to get the ball. He also wrote about alleged wrongdoings by German football players. Because of what was in the book, Schumacher was removed from the Germany national team and his long-time club, 1. FC Köln.
Achievements and Awards
1. FC Köln
- Bundesliga: 1977–78
- DFB-Pokal: 1976–77, 1977–78, 1982–83
Borussia Dortmund
- Bundesliga: 1995–96
Fenerbahçe
- 1.Lig: 1988–89
Germany
- UEFA European Championship: 1980
- FIFA World Cup runner-up: 1982, 1986
Individual Awards
- German Footballer of the Year: 1984, 1986
- UEFA European Championship Team of the Tournament: 1984
- FIFA World Cup Silver Ball: 1986
- Turkish Footballer of the Year: 1988, 1989
See also
In Spanish: Harald Schumacher para niños
