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Germany · 1950sHelmut Rahn
Rating
Caps
40
Goals
21
Life
1929–2003
Clubs
Rot-Weiss Essen, Sportclub Enschede, FC Twente
Honours
Hall of Fame 2018
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Editorial rank of 33 for Germany
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The people's rank, live from duel votes
His iconic winning goal in the 1954 World Cup final cemented his place as a national hero and legend of German football. Career record: 40 caps and 21 goals for Germany; club career at Rot-Weiss Essen, Sportclub Enschede, FC Twente; honours include Hall of Fame 2018.
Career record
| 1950–1951 | Sportfreunde Katernberg |
| 1951–1959 | Rot-Weiss Essen |
| 1959–1960 | 1. FC Köln |
| 1960–1963 | Sportclub Enschede |
| 1960–1963 | FC Twente |
| 1963–1965 | MSV Duisburg |
| Germany | 40 caps, 21 goals |
From the daily quiz
Who scored the winner in the 1954 World Cup final, the Miracle of Bern?
Reveal the answer
Helmut Rahn. West Germany came back from 2-0 down to beat Hungary 3-2 in Bern.
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