Karl-Heinz Rummenigge Awards

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Lore & Background

Rummenigge scored a hat-trick in a group stage game against Chile during the 1982 World Cup. He also scored one goal in extra-time in the 1982 World Cup semi-final victory over France, and one in the losing 1986 World Cup final match against Argentina.

In Their Own Story

In 1984, at age 29, Rummenigge was sold to Inter Milan for a record fee of €5.7m. His time in Italy was marred by injuries despite helping the team compete for the Scudetto until the end of the 1984–85 season. Before leaving Bayern, he secured DFB-Pokal titles in 1982 and 1984. The source mentions a renewed European Cup triumph was denied when Bayern lost the 1982 final to Aston Villa, though Rummenigge had been the competition's top scorer with 6 goals that season. The text also records his later success at Swiss club Servette FC in 1988–89 as league top scorer. No narrative exists in the source about a trophy being named after him or presented to other players.

Reader's Guide

The year 1974 is when Rummenigge joined Bayern Munich, not the establishment of any award.

Did You Know?

• Rummenigge scored a hat-trick against Chile in the 1982 World Cup group stage.
• He scored an extra-time goal in the 1982 World Cup semi-final against France.
• He scored a goal in the 1986 World Cup final against Argentina.