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Wolfgang Overath
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21 / Germany · 1963–1974

Wolfgang Overath

LM dribblercreator
Caps · Germany
81
Goals · Germany
17
Life
1943
Clubs
1. FC Köln
Honours
FIFA World Cup 1974
#21
Editorial rank of 33 for Germany
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The people's rank, live from duel votes

The tireless engine on the left flank, a crucial component of West Germany's 1974 World Cup-winning midfield. Career record: 81 caps and 17 goals for Germany; club career at 1. FC Köln; honours include FIFA World Cup 1974.

Career sourcesCareer dates · checked 4 October 2026
Honours · checked 4 October 2026
Identity and career · Wikidata Q44688
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Career record

1962–19771. FC Köln
Germany81 caps, 17 goals

Sources

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Around Overath in the almanac

One rank above: Uli Hoeneß at #20.

One rank below: Andreas Brehme at #22.

Germany's editorial top five: Franz Beckenbauer · Gerd Müller · Manuel Neuer · Lothar Matthäus · Karl-Heinz Rummenigge.

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