Wolfgang Paul (footballer) facts for kids
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| Full name | Wolfgang Paul | |||||||||||||||
| Date of birth | 25 January 1940 | |||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Olsberg, Germany | |||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.86 m (6 ft 1 in) | |||||||||||||||
| Playing position | Defender | |||||||||||||||
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| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† | |||||||||||||
| 1961–1971 | Borussia Dortmund | 198 | (7) | |||||||||||||
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Wolfgang Paul was a German football player who played as a defender. He was born on January 25, 1940, in Olsberg, Germany. He is well-known for his time playing for Borussia Dortmund.
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A Football Star
Wolfgang Paul was a very important player for Borussia Dortmund. He played as a defender, helping to protect his team's goal. He was even the captain of the team!
Winning Big Trophies
In 1966, Wolfgang Paul led Borussia Dortmund to a huge victory. They won the European Cup Winners Cup, which was a major European football competition. This was a very exciting time for the team and their fans.
World Cup Dreams
Because of his great skills and leadership, Wolfgang Paul was chosen to be part of the West German national team for the 1966 FIFA World Cup. This is a massive honor for any football player. Even though he was part of the squad, he did not get to play in any matches during the tournament. West Germany finished as the runner-up in that World Cup.
Facing Challenges
Sadly, Wolfgang Paul had to stop playing football earlier than expected. He got an injury in the late 1960s. This injury made it hard for him to play at his best, so he had to retire from the sport.
Achievements and Honors
Wolfgang Paul achieved many great things during his football career:
- He was a runner-up in the 1966 FIFA World Cup.
- He won the UEFA Cup Winners' Cup in the 1965–66 season.
- His team was the runner-up in the Bundesliga (Germany's top football league) in 1965–66.
- He won the DFB-Pokal (German Cup) in the 1964–65 season.
- His team was also a finalist in the DFB-Pokal in 1962–63.
See also
- In Spanish: Wolfgang Paul (futbolista) para niños
