Willi Giesemann facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Wilhelm Giesemann | ||
| Date of birth | 2 September 1937 | ||
| Place of birth | Rühme, Gau Southern Hanover-Brunswick, Germany | ||
| Date of death | 4 October 2024 (aged 87) | ||
| Playing position | Defender | ||
| Youth career | |||
| TSV Sülfeld | |||
| VfL Wolfsburg | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 1956–1959 | VfL Wolfsburg OL Nord | ||
| 1959–1963 | Bayern Munich OL Süd | ||
| 1963–1968 | Hamburger SV | 104 | (13) |
| 1968–1972 | HSV Barmbek-Uhlenhorst | ||
| National team | |||
| 1960–1965 | West Germany | 14 | (0) |
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Wilhelm Giesemann (born September 2, 1937 – died October 4, 2024) was a talented German football player. He was known for playing as a defender.
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Playing for Clubs
Willi Giesemann started his football journey in youth teams like TSV Sülfeld and VfL Wolfsburg. He then played for VfL Wolfsburg as a professional from 1956 to 1959.
After that, he joined Bayern Munich from 1959 to 1963. In 1963, a new top league called the Bundesliga started in Germany. Willi Giesemann became a key player for Hamburger SV. He played 104 matches in this league for them until 1968. Later in his career, he played for HSV Barmbek-Uhlenhorst until 1972.
Playing for His Country
Willi Giesemann was also a part of the West Germany squad. He played as a defender for his country.
World Cup Experience
He was selected for the 1962 FIFA World Cup team. This big tournament took place in Chile. Willi played in two matches for West Germany during that World Cup.
Memorable Match and Injury
Willi Giesemann played 14 matches for West Germany in total. His last game was on June 6, 1965, against Brazil in Rio. Brazil had famous players like Garrincha and Pelé. During this tough match, Willi got an injury to his shinbone. This injury affected his ability to play top-level football later in his career.
His Passing
Willi Giesemann passed away on October 4, 2024, at the age of 87.
