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) | |||||||||||||||
| Position(s) | Defender | |||||||||||||||
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| VfL Schwerte | ||||||||||||||||
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| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) | |||||||||||||
| 1961–1971 | Borussia Dortmund | 198 | (7) | |||||||||||||
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| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | ||||||||||||||||
Wolfgang Paul is a famous German former football player. He was born on January 25, 1940, in Olsberg, Germany. He played as a defender, which means he helped protect his team's goal. Wolfgang Paul is best known for his time playing for Borussia Dortmund.
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Wolfgang Paul's Football Journey
Wolfgang Paul played football for many years. He was a strong defender for his team. He started his professional career in 1961. He played for Borussia Dortmund for ten years.
Playing for Borussia Dortmund
Wolfgang Paul was a very important player for Borussia Dortmund. He was the team's captain. As captain, he led his team to a big victory. In 1966, they won the European Cup Winners Cup. This was a huge achievement for the club.
Representing West Germany
Because of his great skills, Wolfgang Paul was chosen for the West German national team. He was part of the squad for the 1966 FIFA World Cup in England. This is one of the biggest football tournaments in the world. Even though he was in the squad, he did not play in any matches.
Early Retirement
Sadly, Wolfgang Paul had to stop playing football early. He got an injury in the late 1960s. This injury made it hard for him to play at his best. He retired from the sport in 1971.
Major Achievements
Wolfgang Paul achieved many great things in his career. Here are some of his most important honours:
- World Cup Runner-up: In 1966, his team, West Germany, came in second place at the 1966 FIFA World Cup.
- UEFA Cup Winners' Cup Winner: He helped Borussia Dortmund win the European Cup Winners' Cup in the 1965–66 season. This was a major European trophy.
- Bundesliga Runner-up: His team, Borussia Dortmund, finished second in the Bundesliga (Germany's top league) in the 1965–66 season.
- DFB-Pokal Winner: He won the DFB-Pokal (German Cup) with Borussia Dortmund in the 1964–65 season.
- DFB-Pokal Finalist: He also reached the final of the DFB-Pokal in the 1962–63 season.
See also
In Spanish: Wolfgang Paul (futbolista) para niños
