Hermann Lux (footballer) facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Hermann Lux | ||
| Date of birth | 20 September 1893 | ||
| Place of birth | Berlin, German Reich | ||
| Date of death | 3 January 1962 (aged 68) | ||
| Place of death | West Germany | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 1922–1923 | Union Oberschöneweide | ||
| 1923–1932 | Tennis Borussia Berlin | ||
| National team | |||
| 1924–1925 | Germany | 3 | (0) |
| Teams managed | |||
| 1953–1954 | Tennis Borussia Berlin | ||
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Hermann Lux was a German footballer who played the game and later coached it. He was born on September 20, 1893, in Berlin, Germany. He passed away on January 3, 1962. Hermann Lux is remembered for his time playing for Germany's national team and later managing the club Tennis Borussia Berlin.
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Hermann Lux: A Football Career
Hermann Lux was a talented German footballer. He played as a defender, which means his job was to stop the other team from scoring goals. He played for two main clubs during his career.
Playing for Clubs
Lux started his club career with Union Oberschöneweide. He played there from 1922 to 1923. After that, he moved to Tennis Borussia Berlin. He played for Tennis Borussia Berlin for a longer time, from 1923 until 1932. Playing for these clubs helped him become a well-known player in Germany.
Playing for Germany
Hermann Lux also had the honor of playing for the Germany national football team. This is a very special achievement for any footballer. When a player plays for their country's national team, it means they are one of the best players in the country.
- He played in three international matches for Germany. These matches are often called "caps."
- He represented his country between 1924 and 1925.
From Player to Manager
After his playing days were over, Hermann Lux decided to stay involved in football. He became a football manager. A manager is like the coach of a team. They are in charge of training the players, deciding who plays, and planning the team's strategy.
Managing Tennis Borussia Berlin
Hermann Lux returned to his former club, Tennis Borussia Berlin, but this time as their manager. He managed the team from 1953 to 1954. This shows his dedication to the sport and to the club where he spent many years as a player.
