Georg Volkert, Germany footballer: Profile, Career, News & Videos
Georg Volkert
Germany
28 November 1945
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Georg Volkert was a German professional footballer. He played in 410 games in Bundesliga and scored 125 goals. He was also under contract in Switzerland, playing for FC Zürich.
A forward, Volkert won 12 caps for West Germany between 1968 and 1977. He scored two goals in his debut.
Volkert began playing club football with local side SpVgg Ansbach. In 1963, he was transferred to Bundesliga side 1. FC Nürnberg, where Volkert formed an effective attacking trio with Zvezdan Čebinac and Franz Brungs. Volkert helped Nurnberg win the 1967–68 Bundesliga.
: Volkert in 1977 ⚽ Personal information: Date of birth: (1945-11-28)28 November 1945 Place of birth: Ansbach, Germany Date of death: 16 August 2020(2020-08-16) (aged 74) Place of death: Erlangen, Germany Height: 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) Position(s): Striker ⚽ Senior career*: Years: Team Apps (Gls) 1965–1969: 1. FC Nürnberg 105 (27) 1969–1971: FC Zürich 52 (15) 1971–1978: Hamburger SV 214 (62) 1978–1980: VfB Stuttgart 60 (26) 1980–1981: 1. FC Nürnberg 31 (10) Total: 462 (140) ⚽ International career: 1968–1977: West Germany 12 (2) : * Club domestic league appearances and goals