Horst Mahseli facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Horst Lothar Mahseli | ||
| Date of birth | 20 June 1934 | ||
| Place of birth | Bytom, Germany (now Poland) | ||
| Date of death | 3 December 1999 (aged 65) | ||
| Place of death | Singen, Germany | ||
| Height | 1.77 m (5 ft 10 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Right-back, striker | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1948–1954 | Polonia Bytom | 22 | (0) |
| 1955–1969 | Legia Warsaw | 295 | (2) |
| 1972–1973 | Okęcie Warsaw | ||
| International career | |||
| 1955–1958 | Poland | 9 | (0) |
| Managerial career | |||
| 1972–1973 | Okęcie Warsaw (player-manager) | ||
| 1974 | Star Starachowice | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Horst Lothar Mahseli (born January 20, 1934 – died December 3, 1999) was a talented Polish footballer. He is most famous for playing for Legia Warsaw and the Polish national team in the 1950s. He was known for his skills as both a defender and sometimes a striker.
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Who Was Horst Mahseli?
Horst Mahseli was born in Bytom, which was part of Germany at the time but is now in Poland. He grew up loving football and started his journey in the sport at a young age. He played in different positions on the field, showing how versatile he was. A defender helps protect the team's goal, while a striker focuses on scoring goals.
Early Football Days
Horst Mahseli began his football career with Polonia Bytom. He played for this club from 1948 to 1954. During his time there, he helped the team achieve a big success. In 1954, Polonia Bytom won the Ekstraklasa, which is the top football league in Poland. This was a great start to his professional career.
Star Player at Legia Warsaw
After his time at Polonia Bytom, Horst Mahseli moved to Legia Warsaw in 1955. This is where he spent most of his career, playing for 14 years until 1969. He played in 295 games for Legia Warsaw, which is a lot! During his time with Legia, he helped them win many important titles.
Playing for Poland
Horst Mahseli also had the honor of playing for the Polish national team. He represented his country from 1955 to 1958. He played in 9 international matches for Poland. Playing for your country is a huge achievement for any footballer.
Winning Trophies
Horst Mahseli was a very successful player and won many trophies with his teams.
- With Polonia Bytom:
- He won the Ekstraklasa (Polish top league) in 1954.
- With Legia Warsaw:
- He won the Ekstraklasa three times: in 1955, 1956, and 1968–69.
- He also won the Polish Cup four times: in 1954–55, 1955–56, 1963–64, and 1965–66.
Winning both the league and the cup multiple times shows how important he was to his teams' success.
