Willi Koslowski facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 17 February 1937 | ||
| Place of birth | Gelsenkirchen, Gau Westphalia-North, Germany | ||
| Date of death | 11 July 2024 (aged 87) | ||
| Playing position | Forward | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Buer 07 | |||
| Schalke 04 | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 1957–1963 | Schalke 04 OL West | ||
| 1963–1965 | Schalke 04 Bundesliga | 39 | (12) |
| 1965–1967 | Rot-Weiss Essen | 25 | (2) |
| National team | |||
| 1962 | West Germany | 3 | (1) |
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Willi Koslowski (born February 17, 1937 – died July 11, 2024) was a German professional football player. He played as a forward, which means he was one of the main attackers on the team. Willi was known for his skills on the field.
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Who Was Willi Koslowski?
Willi Koslowski was a talented football player from Germany. He played for several important clubs during his career. He also had the honor of representing his country, West Germany, in international matches.
Willi's Early Football Journey
Willi Koslowski started playing football at a young age. He began his youth career with a club called Buer 07. Later, he joined the youth team of Schalke 04. This club is very famous in German football.
Playing for Schalke 04
Willi became a professional player in 1957. He joined the senior team of Schalke 04. He played for them until 1965. During his time there, he played in different leagues. First, he played in the Oberliga West. Then, he played in the Bundesliga, which is Germany's top football league. For Schalke 04 in the Bundesliga, he played 39 games and scored 12 goals.
Time with Rot-Weiss Essen
After leaving Schalke 04, Willi moved to another club. From 1965 to 1967, he played for Rot-Weiss Essen. He played 25 games for this team and scored 2 goals.
Playing for West Germany
Willi Koslowski also played for the West Germany national team. He made his debut in 1962. It was a special day for him.
Debut Goal and World Cup
In his very first game for West Germany, Willi scored a goal. This happened in April 1962. West Germany won that game 3-0 against Uruguay. Willi scored the third goal for his team.
He played two more games for West Germany. One of these was at the 1962 FIFA World Cup. This big tournament took place in Chile. Willi played in a match against Switzerland on June 3, 1962. West Germany won that game 2-1.
Willi Koslowski's Passing
Willi Koslowski passed away on July 11, 2024. He was 87 years old. He will be remembered as a skilled forward who played for his country.
