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06 / Poland · 1934–1942

Ernest Wilimowski

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Caps · Germany
8
Goals · Germany
13
Caps · Poland
22
Goals · Poland
21
Life
1916–1997
Clubs
1. FC Kattowitz, Ruch Chorzów, PSV Chemnitz, 1860 Munich, Karlsruher SC, SC Zwiesel, SG Chemnitz-West, BC Augsburg, Offenburger FV, FC Singen 04, VfR Kaiserslautern, Kehler FV
#6
Editorial rank of 33 for Poland
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The people's rank, live from duel votes

A prodigious talent, Wilimowski famously scored four goals against Brazil at the 1938 World Cup, showcasing his incredible scoring instincts. Career record: 22 caps and 21 goals for Poland; club career at 1. FC Kattowitz, Ruch Chorzów, PSV Chemnitz, 1860 Munich, Karlsruher SC, SC Zwiesel, SG Chemnitz-West, BC Augsburg, Offenburger FV, FC Singen 04, VfR Kaiserslautern, Kehler FV.

Career sourcesCareer dates · checked 5 October 2026
Identity and career · Wikidata Q559779
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Career record

1932–19331. FC Kattowitz
1934–1939Ruch Chorzów
1939–19401. FC Kattowitz
1940–1942PSV Chemnitz
1942–19441860 Munich
1944–19441. FC Kattowitz
1944–1944Karlsruher SC
1944–1945PSV Chemnitz
1946–1946SC Zwiesel
1946–1948SG Chemnitz-West
1948–1948BC Augsburg
1949–1950Offenburger FV
1950–1951FC Singen 04
1951–1955VfR Kaiserslautern
1955–1956Kehler FV
Germany8 caps, 13 goals
Poland22 caps, 21 goals

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Around Wilimowski in the almanac

One rank above: Włodzimierz Lubański at #5.

One rank below: Andrzej Szarmach at #7.

Poland's editorial top five: Robert Lewandowski · Kazimierz Deyna · Zbigniew Boniek · Grzegorz Lato · Włodzimierz Lubański.

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