Rudi Hoffmann facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Rudolf Hoffmann | ||
| Date of birth | 11 February 1935 | ||
| Place of birth | Germany | ||
| Date of death | 16 October 2020 (aged 85) | ||
| Playing position | Defender | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 1945–1952 | SV Östringen | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 1952–1957 | Viktoria Aschaffenburg | 59 | (3) |
| 1957–1960 | VfB Stuttgart | 56 | (1) |
| 1960–1963 | FK Pirmasens | 61 | (2) |
| Total | 176 | (6) | |
| National team | |||
| 1955 | West Germany | 1 | (0) |
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Rudolf "Rudi" Hoffmann was a talented German football player. He was born on February 11, 1935, and passed away on October 16, 2020. Rudi played as a defender for several well-known clubs. These included Viktoria Aschaffenburg, VfB Stuttgart, and FK Pirmasens. He was known for his strong defense on the field.
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Rudi Hoffmann's Football Journey
Rudi Hoffmann started his football career early. He played for youth teams before joining professional clubs. He spent many years playing in Germany's top football leagues.
Playing for Club Teams
Rudi played for Viktoria Aschaffenburg from 1952 to 1957. He appeared in 59 matches for them. After that, he moved to VfB Stuttgart, where he played 56 games between 1957 and 1960. His final club was FK Pirmasens. He played 61 matches for them from 1960 to 1963. In total, Rudi played 176 club games.
Playing for His Country
Rudi Hoffmann also had the honor of playing for the West Germany national team. This is a big achievement for any football player. He played one match for his country on May 28, 1955. This game was against the Republic of Ireland.
Olympic Games and World Cup
Rudi Hoffmann took part in the 1956 Summer Olympics. He was part of the German football team there. He was also selected for the German squad for the 1958 FIFA World Cup. This is one of the biggest football tournaments in the world. However, Rudi was a reserve player for the World Cup. This meant he stayed in Germany and did not travel to Sweden for the tournament.
