Rolf Schafstall facts for kids
Schafstall with Schalke 04 in 1986
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| Personal information | |||
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| Full name | Rudolf Schafstall | ||
| Date of birth | 22 February 1937 | ||
| Place of birth | Duisburg, Germany | ||
| Date of death | 30 January 2018 (aged 80) | ||
| Place of death | Krefeld, Germany | ||
| Playing position | Defender, midfielder | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 1950–1955 | SF Hamborn 07 | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 1955–1963 | SF Hamborn 07 | ||
| 1963–1969 | SSV Reutlingen | ||
| Teams managed | |||
| 1976 | MSV Duisburg | ||
| 1977–1978 | Karlsruher SC | ||
| 1978–1979 | MSV Duisburg | ||
| 1979–1981 | Rot-Weiss Essen | ||
| 1982–1986 | VfL Bochum | ||
| 1986–1987 | Schalke 04 | ||
| 1987–1989 | Bayer 05 Uerdingen | ||
| 1989–1990 | VfL Osnabrück | ||
| 1991 | VfL Bochum | ||
| 1991–1992 | Fortuna Düsseldorf | ||
| 1992 | Stahl Brandenburg | ||
| 1992–1993 | Stuttgarter Kickers | ||
| 1993–1995 | Hannover 96 | ||
| 1999 | Dynamo Dresden | ||
| 2001 | VfL Bochum | ||
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Rudolf 'Rolf' Schafstall was a famous German football player and coach. He was born in Duisburg, Germany, on February 22, 1937. Rolf was known for his long career in German football.
He passed away on January 30, 2018, in Krefeld, Germany, when he was 80 years old.
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Rolf's Playing Days
Rolf Schafstall started playing football when he was young. From 1950 to 1955, he played for a youth team called SF Hamborn 07.
Becoming a Professional Player
He then joined the main team of SF Hamborn 07 in 1955. He played there as a professional until 1963. Rolf was a versatile player, meaning he could play in different positions. He often played as a defender or a midfielder.
After leaving Hamborn, he moved to SSV Reutlingen. He played for this club from 1963 until 1969. His time as a player helped him understand the game very well. This knowledge was very useful later in his career.
His Coaching Career
After he stopped playing, Rolf Schafstall became a football coach. He was known for being a very strict and demanding coach. He wanted his players to work hard and be disciplined.
Leading Different Teams
Rolf coached many different teams throughout his career. His first coaching job was with MSV Duisburg in 1976. He returned to coach them again from 1978 to 1979.
Here are some of the other clubs he managed:
- Karlsruher SC (1977–1978)
- Rot-Weiss Essen (1979–1981)
- VfL Bochum (1982–1986, 1991, and again in 2001)
- Schalke 04 (1986–1987)
- Bayer 05 Uerdingen (1987–1989)
- VfL Osnabrück (1989–1990)
- Fortuna Düsseldorf (1991–1992)
- Stahl Brandenburg (1992)
- Stuttgarter Kickers (1992–1993)
- Hannover 96 (1993–1995)
- Dynamo Dresden (1999)
Rolf Schafstall was a well-known figure in German football. He left a lasting mark on the teams and players he worked with.
