Heinz Hornig facts for kids
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| Date of birth | 28 September 1937 | |||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Gelsenkirchen, Germany | |||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.68 m | |||||||||||||||
| Playing position | Striker | |||||||||||||||
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| Eintracht Gelsenkirchen | ||||||||||||||||
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| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† | |||||||||||||
| 1958–1959 | Schalke 04 | |||||||||||||||
| 1959–1962 | Rot-Weiss Essen | |||||||||||||||
| 1962–1970 | 1. FC Köln | 197 | (37) | |||||||||||||
| 1970–1973 | R. Daring Club Molenbeek | |||||||||||||||
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| 1965–1966 | West Germany | 7 | (0) | |||||||||||||
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| 1971–1973 | R. Daring Club Molenbeek | |||||||||||||||
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Heinz Hornig was a German footballer born on September 28, 1937. He played as a striker, which means he was a player who tried to score goals for his team. Hornig was known for his skills on the field during the 1960s.
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Playing for Clubs
Heinz Hornig played for several football clubs during his career. He started his youth career at Eintracht Gelsenkirchen.
Early Club Years
Hornig began his professional journey with Schalke 04 from 1958 to 1959. After that, he moved to Rot-Weiss Essen, where he played from 1959 to 1962. These early years helped him develop his skills as a striker.
Time at 1. FC Köln
His most significant time was with 1. FC Köln, where he played from 1962 to 1970. During these eight years, he played in 197 games and scored 37 goals. He even played for 1. FC Köln in the 1962–63 European Cup against Dundee. This was a big European competition for clubs.
Later Career
After leaving 1. FC Köln, Hornig played for R. Daring Club Molenbeek from 1970 to 1973. He also took on a role as a manager for this club during some of those years.
Playing for West Germany
Heinz Hornig also had the chance to play for his country, West Germany.
International Appearances
He played for the West German national team seven times. His first game was in 1965, and his last was in 1966. Playing for your country is a great honor for any footballer.
1966 FIFA World Cup
Hornig was part of the German squad that went to the 1966 FIFA World Cup in England. Even though he was a member of the team, he did not play in any games during the tournament. West Germany reached the final of that World Cup, showing how strong their team was.
