Rüdiger Abramczik facts for kids
Abramczik in 2009
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| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 18 February 1956 | ||
| Place of birth | Gelsenkirchen, West Germany | ||
| Height | 1.82 m (6 ft 0 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Striker | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 1964–1966 | SV Erle 08 | ||
| 1966–1973 | Schalke 04 | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1973–1980 | Schalke 04 | 198 | (44) |
| 1980–1983 | Borussia Dortmund | 90 | (30) |
| 1983–1984 | 1. FC Nürnberg | 24 | (3) |
| 1984–1985 | Galatasaray S.K. | 30 | (9) |
| 1985–1987 | Rot-Weiß Oberhausen | 47 | (9) |
| 1987–1988 | Schalke 04 | 4 | (0) |
| 1988–1989 | Wormatia Worms | 9 | (5) |
| 1989–1991 | FC Gütersloh | ||
| International career | |||
| 1976–1981 | West Germany B | 3 | (0) |
| 1977–1979 | West Germany | 19 | (2) |
| Managerial career | |||
| 1992–1993 | 1. FC Saarbrücken | ||
| 1999–2000 | Antalyaspor | ||
| 2001 | Levski Sofia | ||
| 2002–2003 | FC Kärnten | ||
| 2004–2005 | FC Karpa | ||
| 2005–2006 | HSG Mülheim-Kärlich | ||
| 2008–2010 | FK Liepājas Metalurgs | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Rüdiger Abramczik (born on February 18, 1956) is a famous former German football player and coach. He was known for his amazing ability to cross the ball, which earned him the nickname "Flankengott" (meaning "crossing god").
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Playing for Clubs
Rüdiger Abramczik was born in Gelsenkirchen, Germany. When he was just ten years old, he joined the youth team of FC Schalke 04, a big football club in his hometown. A former German international player, Bernhard Klodt, noticed his talent. Rüdiger's younger brother, Volker Abramczik, also became a professional footballer for Schalke 04 later on.
Early Days at Schalke
Rüdiger was very fast and mobile. His youth coach, Friedel Rausch, was so impressed that he told the main team's manager, Ivica Horvath, that Rüdiger was ready for the big league.
On August 11, 1973, Rüdiger made his debut in the Bundesliga, Germany's top football league. He was playing for Schalke 04 against VfB Stuttgart. At that time, he became the youngest player ever to play in the Bundesliga! He was only 17 years old.
Becoming a Key Player
In his first season, Rüdiger played 14 games. In less than three years, he became a very important player for Schalke 04. During the 1976–77 season, he scored ten goals for his team. Schalke 04 finished second in the league that year, right behind Borussia Mönchengladbach. Rüdiger's ten goals were the most scored by a young Bundesliga player until Lukas Podolski matched it in 2003–04.
Moving to Other Teams
After playing for Schalke 04 for many years, Rüdiger joined their big rival team, Borussia Dortmund, in 1980. He played there until 1983.
He then moved to 1. FC Nürnberg. This was a tough time for him, as his new club was relegated from the Bundesliga. After that, he played for Galatasaray Istanbul in Turkey and Rot-Weiß Oberhausen in Germany's second division.
Back to Schalke and Retirement
In October 1987, Rüdiger returned to his hometown club, FC Schalke 04. He played in four more Bundesliga matches for them. Schalke was struggling that season and ended up being relegated to the second division. After this, Rüdiger decided to stop playing professional football. He continued to play at an amateur level for teams like Wormatia Worms and FC Gütersloh.
Playing for Germany
Rüdiger Abramczik played for the German national team, often called Die Nationalmannschaft. His first game for Germany was on April 27, 1977, in Köln. Germany won 5–0 against Northern Ireland.
At Schalke, Rüdiger and Klaus Fischer formed a strong attacking duo. This helped Rüdiger get called up to the national team more often. He even played in the 1978 FIFA World Cup for Germany, who were the defending champions at the time.
He played a total of 19 games for West Germany between 1977 and 1979. His last international game was a 3–1 win against Malta.
Coaching Career
After his playing career, Rüdiger Abramczik became a football coach. He started as an assistant manager for Peter Neururer at 1. FC Saarbrücken in 1992. A year later, he became the main manager for the team.
He also managed other clubs, including Antalyaspor in Turkey from 1999 to 2000, Levski Sofia in Bulgaria in 2001, and FC Kärnten in Austria from 2002 to 2003. Later, he coached teams like FC Karpa, HSG Mülheim-Kärlich, and FK Liepājas Metalurgs.
International Goals
Rüdiger Abramczik scored two goals for West Germany during his international career.
| No. | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 18 June 1978 | Estadio Chateau Carreras, Córdoba, Argentina |  Netherlands |
1–0 | 2–2 | 1978 FIFA World Cup |
| 2 | 11 October 1978 | Letná Stadion, Prague, Czechoslovakia |  Czechoslovakia |
1–0 | 4–3 | Friendly |
See also
In Spanish: Rüdiger Abramczik para niños
