Friedel Lutz
Encyclopedia
Alfred "Friedel" Lutz is a former German
football player.
Friedel Lutz joined Eintracht Frankfurt
in 1955 and carried on playing for the club, with whom he reached the 1960 European Cup
final against Real Madrid
(3-7), until 1973. For the season of 1966–67 he joined then Bundesliga title-holder 1860 München, but returned after a single injury plagued season.
Debuting for West Germany on 3 August 1960, in Iceland
a major injury prevented him from taking part in the 1962 FIFA World Cup
for his country. However, he won a runner-up medal with the West Germans four years later at the 1966 FIFA World Cup
. Lutz retired from playing for West Germany after that tournament, making his final appearance in the semi-final win over the Soviet Union (2-1).
Germany
Germany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate...
football player.
Friedel Lutz joined Eintracht Frankfurt
Eintracht Frankfurt
Eintracht Frankfurt is a German sports club, based in Frankfurt, Hesse that is best known for its association football club.- Club origins :...
in 1955 and carried on playing for the club, with whom he reached the 1960 European Cup
UEFA Champions League
The UEFA Champions League, known simply the Champions League and originally known as the European Champion Clubs' Cup or European Cup, is an annual international club football competition organised by the Union of European Football Associations since 1955 for the top football clubs in Europe. It...
final against Real Madrid
Real Madrid
Real Madrid Club de Fútbol , commonly known as Real Madrid, is a professional football club based in Madrid, Spain. The club have won a record 31 La Liga titles, the Primera División of the Liga de Fútbol Profesional , 18 Copas del Rey, 8 Spanish Super Cups, 1 Copa Eva Duarte and 1 Copa de la...
(3-7), until 1973. For the season of 1966–67 he joined then Bundesliga title-holder 1860 München, but returned after a single injury plagued season.
Debuting for West Germany on 3 August 1960, in Iceland
Iceland
Iceland , described as the Republic of Iceland, is a Nordic and European island country in the North Atlantic Ocean, on the Mid-Atlantic Ridge. Iceland also refers to the main island of the country, which contains almost all the population and almost all the land area. The country has a population...
a major injury prevented him from taking part in the 1962 FIFA World Cup
1962 FIFA World Cup
The 1962 FIFA World Cup, the seventh staging of the World Cup, was held in Chile from 30 May to 17 June. It was won by Brazil, who retained the championship by beating Czechoslovakia 3–1 in the final...
for his country. However, he won a runner-up medal with the West Germans four years later at the 1966 FIFA World Cup
1966 FIFA World Cup
The 1966 FIFA World Cup, the eighth staging of the World Cup, was held in England from 11 July to 30 July. England beat West Germany 4–2 in the final, winning the World Cup for the first time, so becoming the first host to win the tournament since Italy in 1934.-Host selection:England was chosen as...
. Lutz retired from playing for West Germany after that tournament, making his final appearance in the semi-final win over the Soviet Union (2-1).