Awarded Order of Merit of North Rhine-Westphalia (2019).
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Wolfgang Overath
Wolfgang Overath is a former West German footballer. 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.
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Born 29 September 1943 · Q44688
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2019· 1 entry
2008· 1 entry
Awarded Officer's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany (2008).
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1977· 1 entry
Won: DFB-Pokal with Köln (1977).
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1974· 5 entries
Won award: kicker Bundesliga Team of the Season (1973–74).
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Won: FIFA World Cup with Germany (1974).
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Won award: FIFA World Cup All-Star Team (1974).
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With the 2–1 victory over the Netherlands on home soil
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Was at the heart of the West German midfield when they reached the final in 1966 and achieved third place in 1970
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1972· 1 entry
Won award: DFB-Pokal top scorer (1971–72).
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1970· 3 entries
Won award: kicker Bundesliga Team of the Season (1969–70).
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Won award: FUWO European Team of the Season (1970).
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Third place: FIFA World Cup with Germany (1970).
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1968· 3 entries
Won award: kicker Bundesliga Team of the Season (1967–68).
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Won award: World XI (1968).
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Won: DFB-Pokal with Köln (1968).
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1966· 2 entries
Won award: kicker Bundesliga Team of the Season (1965–66).
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Runner-up: FIFA World Cup with Germany (1966).
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1964· 2 entries
Won: Bundesliga with Köln (1963–64).
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Overall he appeared in the first 14 seasons of the newly formed top-flight, and the German Cup in 1968
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1963· 1 entry
Played for Germany men's national association football team (1963–1974) — 81 appearances, 17 goals.
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1962· 1 entry
Played for 1. FC Köln (1962–1977) — 409 appearances, 83 goals.
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1943· 1 entry
Born 1943-09-29.
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