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Toni Schumacher
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Schumacher in 2013
Personal information
Full name Harald Anton Schumacher
Date of birth (1954-03-06) 6 March 1954 (age 71)
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
Medal record
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

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.

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

Borussia Dortmund

Fenerbahçe

Germany

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

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