Manfred Manglitz facts for kids
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| Date of birth | 8 March 1940 | |||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Cologne, Germany | |||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.90 m (6 ft 3 in) | |||||||||||||||
| Position(s) | Goalkeeper | |||||||||||||||
| Youth career | ||||||||||||||||
| SC West Köln 1900/11 | ||||||||||||||||
| Senior career* | ||||||||||||||||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) | |||||||||||||
| 1961–1963 | Bayer Leverkusen | |||||||||||||||
| 1963–1969 | Meidericher SV Duisburg | 192 | (1) | |||||||||||||
| 1969–1971 | 1. FC Köln | 65 | (0) | |||||||||||||
| International career | ||||||||||||||||
| 1965–1970 | West Germany | 4 | (0) | |||||||||||||
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| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | ||||||||||||||||
Manfred Manglitz was a German professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper. He was born on March 8, 1940. He was known for being a strong and confident player on the field.
Early Club Career
Manfred Manglitz started his youth football career at SC West Köln 1900/11. He then began playing professionally in 1961.
His first professional club was Bayer Leverkusen, where he played from 1961 to 1963. After that, he joined Meidericher SV Duisburg in 1963. He stayed with Duisburg for six years, playing in 192 matches and even scoring one goal.
In 1969, Manglitz moved to 1. FC Köln. He played 65 matches for this club until 1971. Throughout his club career, he was a reliable goalkeeper for his teams.
Playing for West Germany
Manfred Manglitz also played for the West Germany national team. He was part of the squad from 1965 to 1970.
He played a total of four matches for his country during this period. One of his biggest achievements was being part of the West Germany squad that finished third at the 1970 FIFA World Cup in Mexico.
A Difficult Time
In 1971, Manfred Manglitz was involved in a very serious situation in German football. This event led to a major decision by the German Football Association.
As a result of his involvement, the association decided that he could no longer play professional football. This was a very difficult and important moment in his career.
See also
In Spanish: Manfred Manglitz para niños
