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Harald Schumacher
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Harald Schumacher

West GermanyGoalkeeper

Harald Schumacher was West Germany’s first-choice goalkeeper during the 1980s and played in consecutive World Cup finals in 1982 and 1986. His club career was dominated by 1. FC Köln before later spells in Germany and Turkey. His club path in Footballopedia runs through 1. FC Köln, Schalke 04, Fenerbahçe. Harald Schumacher 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
Goalkeeper
Senior clubs
3
Club career

Career journey

1972–1987

1. FC Köln

Long-term first-choice goalkeeper and Bundesliga champion.

1987–1988

Schalke 04

Short Bundesliga spell.

1988–1991

Fenerbahçe

Successful period in Turkey.

International

West Germany and the 1986 World Cup

Harald Schumacher 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
1982FIFA World CupRunner-up
1986FIFA World CupRunner-up
Story

Defining moments

1986

Second World Cup final

Started in goal as West Germany fought back from 2–0 down before Argentina won 3–2.

1972–1987

1. FC Köln

Long-term first-choice goalkeeper and Bundesliga champion.

1987–1988

Schalke 04

Short Bundesliga spell.

1988–1991

Fenerbahçe

Successful period in Turkey.

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/