Reinhard Libuda facts for kids
Libuda in 1971
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| Date of birth | 10 October 1943 | |||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Wendlinghausen, Germany | |||||||||||||||
| Date of death | 25 August 1996 (aged 52) | |||||||||||||||
| Place of death | Gelsenkirchen, Germany | |||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.75 m | |||||||||||||||
| Playing position | Forward | |||||||||||||||
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| –1954 | Rot-Weiß Bismarck | |||||||||||||||
| 1954–1961 | Schalke 04 | |||||||||||||||
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| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† | |||||||||||||
| 1961–1965 | Schalke 04 | 76 | (15) | |||||||||||||
| 1965–1968 | Borussia Dortmund | 74 | (8) | |||||||||||||
| 1968–1972 | Schalke 04 | 124 | (13) | |||||||||||||
| 1972–1973 | Strasbourg | 15 | (3) | |||||||||||||
| 1973–1976 | Schalke 04 | 15 | (0) | |||||||||||||
| Total | 304 | (39) | ||||||||||||||
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| 1964–1966 | West Germany U-23 | 2 | (0) | |||||||||||||
| 1963–1971 | West Germany | 26 | (3) | |||||||||||||
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Reinhard "Stan" Libuda (born October 10, 1943 – died August 25, 1996) was a famous German footballer. He was known for playing on the right wing position.
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A Football Star's Journey
Reinhard Libuda was born in a place called Wendlinghausen, near Lemgo. He was an amazing dribbler on the football field. His special skills helped his team, Borussia Dortmund, win the UEFA Cup Winners' Cup in 1966.
He also played a big part in the West Germany national team. His efforts helped them qualify for the 1970 FIFA World Cup. The team finished in third place, which was a great achievement. In the 1966 UEFA Cup Winners' Cup Final, Libuda scored the winning goal against Liverpool F.C.. This goal gave Dortmund a 2–1 victory after extra time.
Playing for Different Teams
Libuda played for FC Schalke 04 for most of his career, from 1961 to 1976. He had two short breaks from Schalke. From 1965 to 1968, he played for Borussia Dortmund. Then, in the 1972–73 season, he played for RC Strasbourg in France.
Between 1963 and 1971, Libuda played 26 games for the West Germany national team. He scored three goals for his country. In the German Bundesliga league, he played a total of 264 games. He scored 28 goals for FC Schalke 04 and Borussia Dortmund combined.
Later in his career, there was a difficult period for German football. Libuda was unfortunately involved in events that caused a lot of discussion in the league. Reinhard Libuda was a shy person. He later became ill with cancer and sadly passed away in Gelsenkirchen due to problems from a stroke.
How He Got His Nickname "Stan"
Reinhard Libuda earned his nickname "Stan" because he was so much like the famous English player Stanley Matthews. Matthews also played on the right wing and was known for his incredible dribbling skills.
Fans of Schalke even created a special saying about him. They took a slogan from a German church event, "Nobody is able to evade Jesus," and added to it: "—except Stan Libuda." This fun slogan is even part of a musical made about the Schalke football club.
Honours and Achievements
Reinhard Libuda won several important titles during his football career:
Borussia Dortmund
- UEFA Cup Winners' Cup: 1965–66
Schalke 04
- DFB-Pokal: 1971–72 (German Cup)
West Germany
- FIFA World Cup third place: 1970
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See also
In Spanish: Reinhard Libuda para niños
