Siegmar Wätzlich facts for kids
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| Personal information | |||
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| Full name | Siegmar Wätzlich | ||
| Date of birth | 16 November 1947 | ||
| Place of birth | Rammenau, Allied-occupied Germany | ||
| Date of death | 18 April 2019 (aged 71) | ||
| Height | 1.76 m (5 ft 9 in) | ||
| Playing position | Defender | ||
| Youth career | |||
| –1965 | SG Rammenau | ||
| 1965–1966 | SG Dynamo Dresden | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 1966–1975 | SG Dynamo Dresden | 156 | (10) |
| National team | |||
| 1972–1975 | East Germany | 24 | (0) |
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| Olympic medal record | ||
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Representing  East Germany |
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| Men’s Football | ||
| Bronze | 1972 Munich | Team Competition |
Siegmar Wätzlich (born 16 November 1947 – died 18 April 2019) was a talented German footballer. He was known for playing as a defender. Siegmar spent his entire professional career with one club, Dynamo Dresden. He also proudly represented the East Germany national team.
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A Football Star's Journey
Siegmar Wätzlich was a well-known footballer from Germany. He played during a time when Germany was divided into East and West. Siegmar was a key player for his club and country.
Playing for Dynamo Dresden
Siegmar Wätzlich played his entire top-level football career for Dynamo Dresden. He joined the club in 1967 and stayed until 1975. This means he played for them for eight years. He was a very loyal player to his team.
During his time with Dynamo Dresden, Siegmar played in 156 matches. He also managed to score 10 goals as a defender. This shows he was important to both the team's defense and attack.
Representing East Germany
Siegmar also played for the East Germany national team. He played in 24 matches for his country. Playing for the national team is a big honor for any footballer.
One of the highlights of his national career was playing in the 1974 FIFA World Cup. The World Cup is a huge international football tournament. It brings together the best teams from around the globe.
Winning Trophies
Siegmar Wätzlich achieved great success with his teams. He won several important trophies during his career.
With Dynamo Dresden
- DDR-Oberliga: This was the top football league in East Germany. Siegmar helped Dynamo Dresden win this league three times:
- 1970–71 season
- 1972–73 season
- 1975–76 season
- FDGB-Pokal: This was a major cup competition in East Germany. Siegmar and Dynamo Dresden won this cup once in the 1970–71 season.
With East Germany
- Olympic Bronze Medal: Siegmar was part of the East Germany team that won a bronze medal. This happened at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich. Winning an Olympic medal is a huge achievement for any athlete.
