Hans-Georg Schwarzenbeck

Bayern Munich and West Germany defensive stalwart, winner of three consecutive European Cups and the 1974 World Cup.

Hans-Georg "Katsche" Schwarzenbeck (born 3 April 1948) is a German former professional footballer who played as a defender. He played in the Bundesliga from 1966 to 1981, appearing in 416 matches for Bayern Munich.

Quick Facts

Born: 3 April 1948
Birthplace: Munich, Germany
Height: 1.83 m / 6 ft
Position: Centre-back

Lore & Background

Schwarzenbeck won six German league championships, three German Cups, one European Cup Winners' Cup (defeating Rangers F.C. in the final), and three consecutive European Cups (1974 defeating Atlético Madrid, 1975 defeating Leeds United, 1976 defeating AS Saint-Étienne). In the 1974 final, he scored the equalising goal in the last minute of extra time with a long-range effort; Bayern won the replay 4–0 two days later. He played 44 times for Germany between 1971 and 1978, winning the 1974 World Cup (defeating the Netherlands 2–1), the 1972 European Championship (defeating the USSR), and reaching the 1976 European Championship final (losing to Czechoslovakia on penalties).

Reader's Guide

Honours: Club – Bayern Munich: Bundesliga 1968–69, 1971–72, 1972–73, 1973–74, 1979–80; DFB-Pokal 1966–67, 1968–69, 1970–71; European Cup 1973–74, 1974–75, 1975–76; European Cup Winners' Cup 1966–67; Intercontinental Cup 1976. International – West Germany: FIFA World Cup 1974; UEFA European Championship 1972. Individual: World XI 1972; Bayern Munich All-time XI.