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Hans-Peter Briegel
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Hans-Peter Briegel

West GermanyDefender / midfielder

Hans-Peter Briegel was a physically dominant defender and midfielder who became a major figure for West Germany in the 1980s. He played for Kaiserslautern before winning Serie A with Hellas Verona. His club path in Footballopedia runs through Kaiserslautern, Hellas Verona, Sampdoria. Hans-Peter Briegel represented West Germany at Mexico 1986 and took part in the World Cup final at the Estadio Azteca.

At a glance

Career snapshot

Nationality
West Germany
Position
Defender / midfielder
Senior clubs
3
Club career

Career journey

1975–1984

Kaiserslautern

Long Bundesliga career.

1984–1986

Hellas Verona

Won the historic 1984–85 Serie A title.

1986–1988

Sampdoria

Continued in Serie A.

International

West Germany and the 1986 World Cup

Hans-Peter Briegel represented West Germany at Mexico 1986 and took part in the World Cup final at the Estadio Azteca.

1986 World Cup
1986 FIFA World Cup finalist
Final
Argentina 3–2 West Germany
Venue
Estadio Azteca
Mexico 1986 — Runner-up
Honours

Major achievements

1980UEFA European ChampionshipChampion with West Germany
1985Serie AHellas Verona
1982FIFA World CupRunner-up
1986FIFA World CupRunner-up
Story

Defining moments

1986

World Cup final starter

Started on the left side of West Germany’s defence.

1975–1984

Kaiserslautern

Long Bundesliga career.

1984–1986

Hellas Verona

Won the historic 1984–85 Serie A title.

1986–1988

Sampdoria

Continued in Serie A.

Database coverage

What Footballopedia currently links

These figures describe the current Footballopedia graph coverage, not the player's complete real-world career totals.

World Cup editions
2
Observed starts
2
Captain starts
0
Linked goals
0
Card mentions
0
Linked matches
2
World Cup 1982 italy vs west germany 1982 07 11World Cup 1986 argentina vs west germany 1986 06 29
Research

Sources

  • FIFAArgentina 3-2 West Germany — 1986 World Cup finalhttps://inside.fifa.com/tournaments/mens/worldcup/1986mexico/news/worldcupathome-argentina-v-west-germany--mexico-1986-3070259
  • DFBGermany national team archivehttps://www.dfb.de/