Herbert Binkert facts for kids
Binkert in 1976
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| Personal information | |||
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| Date of birth | 3 September 1923 | ||
| Place of birth | Karlsruhe, Weimar Republic | ||
| Date of death | 4 January 2020 (aged 96) | ||
| Playing position | Forward | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Karlsruher FC Phönix | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 1942–1945 | FV Saarbrücken | 11 | (13) |
| 1945–1946 | Karlsruher FC Phönix | ||
| 1946–1948 | VfB Stuttgart | ||
| 1948–1960 | 1. FC Saarbrücken | 188 | (123) |
| National team | |||
| 1951–1956 | Saarland | 12 | (6) |
| Teams managed | |||
| 1961–1965 | SV Röchling Völklingen | ||
| 1965–1970 | FC 08 Homburg | ||
| 1971–1973 | VfB Theley | ||
| 1973–1974 | 1. FC Saarbrücken | ||
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Herbert Binkert was a German football player and manager. He was born on September 3, 1923, in Karlsruhe, Germany. He passed away on January 4, 2020, at the age of 96.
Binkert was known for playing as a forward. This means his main job on the field was to score goals for his team. He played for several clubs during his career. He also represented the Saarland on the international stage.
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Herbert Binkert's Playing Career
Herbert Binkert started his football journey in 1942. He played for different clubs over 18 years. His longest and most famous time was with 1. FC Saarbrücken.
Early Club Years
Binkert began playing for Karlsruher FC Phönix in his youth. Later, he joined FV Saarbrücken from 1942 to 1945. He scored 13 goals in 11 games for them.
After that, he briefly returned to Karlsruher FC Phönix in 1945. He then played for VfB Stuttgart from 1946 to 1948.
Time with 1. FC Saarbrücken
In 1948, Binkert joined 1. FC Saarbrücken. This was where he spent most of his playing career. He stayed with the club for 12 years, until 1960.
During his time at 1. FC Saarbrücken, he played 188 games. He scored an impressive 123 goals for the team. This made him a very important player for the club.
International Games for Saarland
From 1951 to 1956, Herbert Binkert played for the Saarland national team. Saarland was a special region at that time. He played 12 games for his country.
He scored 6 goals for Saarland. This made him one of the team's top goal scorers ever. He shares this record with another player.
Herbert Binkert as a Manager
After retiring as a player in 1960, Herbert Binkert became a football manager. He used his experience to coach several teams.
Coaching Different Clubs
Binkert's first managing job was with SV Röchling Völklingen. He coached them from 1961 to 1965.
He then moved to FC 08 Homburg, where he was manager from 1965 to 1970. Later, he coached VfB Theley from 1971 to 1973.
Return to 1. FC Saarbrücken
In 1973, Herbert Binkert returned to his former club, 1. FC Saarbrücken, as a manager. He coached them for one season, until 1974. It was a special moment for him to lead the team he had played for so many years.
Herbert Binkert was a dedicated person in the world of football. He contributed a lot as both a player and a manager.
