Wolfgang Overath

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Wolfgang Overath

Overath after winning the 1974 FIFA World Cup
Personal information
Date of birth	(1943-09-29) 29 September 1943 (age 81)
Place of birth	Siegburg, Germany
Height	1.76 m (5 ft 9 in)
Position(s)	Attacking midfielder
Youth career
1953–1962	Siegburger SV 04
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
1962–1977	1. FC Köln	409	(83)
International career
1963–1974	West Germany	81	(17)
Medal record Men's football Representing  West Germany FIFA World Cup Winner 1974 West Germany Runner-up 1966 England 1970 Mexico
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Wolfgang Overath (German pronunciation: [ˈvɔlfɡaŋ ˈʔoːvəʁaːt] ^ⓘ; born 29 September 1943) is a former West German footballer.^[1] A true one-club man, Overath spent his entire professional career at 1. FC Köln. He represented his country three times in World Cup finals, culminating in 1974 with the 2–1 victory over the Netherlands on home soil. Primarily an attacking midfielder, Overath was known for his passing ability, technique and outstanding left foot.