Klaus Fischer
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Klaus Fischer is a German former football player and coach.
(Bayerischer Wald) in the district of Regen
.
He moved from SC Zwiesel to TSV 1860 Munich
in 1968 and made 535 Bundesliga
appearances for TSV 1860 Munich, FC Schalke 04
, 1. FC Köln
and VfL Bochum
. With Schalke 04 he won the German Cup in 1972. Schalke 04 were one of the clubs involved in a bribery scandal
in season 1970–71 of the Bundesliga
. As one of the players involved, Fischer initially received a ban for life, but this punishment was later reduced to a one-year ban.
In 1976 he was top scorer in the Bundesliga. With 268 goals he ranks second to Gerd Müller
in the list of all-time top Bundesliga goalscorers. In 1988 Fischer's club side VfL Bochum
made it to the German Cup Final, but Fischer did not feature in the final match. Klaus Fischer ended his career in 1988.
His 182 league goals for Schalke 04 remain a club record.
from 1977 to 1982 and scored 32 goals (eight headers and 24 with his feet including two bicycle kick
s). He appeared in two World Cups and was a World Cup runner-up in Spain in 1982
.
Fischer was known particularly for his bicycle kick
s, often set up for him by Rüdiger Abramczik
. His goal from a bicycle kick in a 4–1 win in a 1977 international match against Switzerland
was selected as the Goal of the Year
by German television viewers, and would later be voted Goal of the Decade and Goal of the Century. He also scored a famous bicycle kick goal in extra time in the 1982 World Cup semi-finals against France.
Career
Fischer was born in Kreuzstraßl, near LindbergLindberg
Lindberg is a municipality in the district of Regen in Bavaria in Germany.Lindberg may also refer to:- People :* Anna Lindberg , Swedish diver, daughter of Ulrika Knape-Lindberg* Carl Lindberg , Danish boxer...
(Bayerischer Wald) in the district of Regen
Regen (district)
Regen is a district in Bavaria, Germany. It is bounded by the districts of Freyung-Grafenau, Deggendorf, Straubing-Bogen and Cham, and by the Czech Republic .-History:...
.
He moved from SC Zwiesel to TSV 1860 Munich
TSV 1860 München
Turn- und Sportverein München von 1860, commonly known as TSV 1860 München or 1860 Munich, is a German sports club based in Munich, Bavaria. The club's football team plays in the Second Bundesliga, after relegation from the Bundesliga following the 2003–04 season...
in 1968 and made 535 Bundesliga
Fußball-Bundesliga
The Fußball-Bundesliga is a professional association football league in Germany. At the top of Germany's football league system, it is the country's primary football competition. It is contested by 18 teams and operates on a system of promotion and relegation with the 2. Bundesliga...
appearances for TSV 1860 Munich, FC Schalke 04
FC Schalke 04
Fußball-Club Gelsenkirchen-Schalke 04, commonly known as simply FC Schalke 04 or Schalke , is a German, association-football club originally from the Schalke district of Gelsenkirchen, North Rhine-Westphalia. Schalke has long been one of the most popular football teams in Germany, even though major...
, 1. FC Köln
1. FC Köln
1. FC Köln is a German association football club based in Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia. It was formed in 1948 as a merger of the clubs Kölner Ballspiel-Club 1901 and SpVgg Sülz 07....
and VfL Bochum
VfL Bochum
Verein für Leibesübungen Bochum 1848 Fußballgemeinschaft, commonly referred to as simply VfL Bochum, is a German association football club based in the city of Bochum, North Rhine-Westphalia.-Founding to World War II:...
. With Schalke 04 he won the German Cup in 1972. Schalke 04 were one of the clubs involved in a bribery scandal
Bundesliga scandal (1971)
Bundesliga scandal refers to the malicious, for-profit manipulation of games in the 1970–71 German soccer championship season.- History :...
in season 1970–71 of the Bundesliga
Fußball-Bundesliga
The Fußball-Bundesliga is a professional association football league in Germany. At the top of Germany's football league system, it is the country's primary football competition. It is contested by 18 teams and operates on a system of promotion and relegation with the 2. Bundesliga...
. As one of the players involved, Fischer initially received a ban for life, but this punishment was later reduced to a one-year ban.
In 1976 he was top scorer in the Bundesliga. With 268 goals he ranks second to Gerd Müller
Gerd Müller
Gerhard "Gerd" Müller is a former German football player and one of the most prolific goalscorers of all time.With national records of 68 goals in 62 international appearances, 365 goals in 427 Bundesliga games and the international record of 66 goals in 74 European Club games, he was one of the...
in the list of all-time top Bundesliga goalscorers. In 1988 Fischer's club side VfL Bochum
VfL Bochum
Verein für Leibesübungen Bochum 1848 Fußballgemeinschaft, commonly referred to as simply VfL Bochum, is a German association football club based in the city of Bochum, North Rhine-Westphalia.-Founding to World War II:...
made it to the German Cup Final, but Fischer did not feature in the final match. Klaus Fischer ended his career in 1988.
His 182 league goals for Schalke 04 remain a club record.
International career
He made 45 appearances for the Germany national football teamGermany national football team
The Germany national football team is the football team that has represented Germany in international competition since 1908. It is governed by the German Football Association , which was founded in 1900....
from 1977 to 1982 and scored 32 goals (eight headers and 24 with his feet including two bicycle kick
Bicycle kick
A Bicycle kick or Scissor kick is a physical move made by throwing the body up into the air, making a shearing movement with the legs to get one leg in front of the other without holding on to the ground. The move can either be done backwards or sideways...
s). He appeared in two World Cups and was a World Cup runner-up in Spain in 1982
1982 FIFA World Cup
The 1982 FIFA World Cup, the 12th FIFA World Cup, was held in Spain from 13 June to 11 July. The tournament was won by Italy, after defeating West Germany 3–1 in the final.-Host selection:...
.
Fischer was known particularly for his bicycle kick
Bicycle kick
A Bicycle kick or Scissor kick is a physical move made by throwing the body up into the air, making a shearing movement with the legs to get one leg in front of the other without holding on to the ground. The move can either be done backwards or sideways...
s, often set up for him by Rüdiger Abramczik
Rüdiger Abramczik
Rüdiger Abramczik is a former German football player and coach, best known for his ability to cross the ball ....
. His goal from a bicycle kick in a 4–1 win in a 1977 international match against Switzerland
Switzerland national football team
The Swiss national football team is the national football team of Switzerland...
was selected as the Goal of the Year
Goal of the Year (Germany)
The Goal of the Year in Germany is, like the Goal of the Month , the Goal of the Decade and Goal of the Century, an individual soccer award selected by spectators of the Sportschau , among spectacular or important soccer goals scored in or for Germany.Klaus Fischer won it three times; his 1977 ...
by German television viewers, and would later be voted Goal of the Decade and Goal of the Century. He also scored a famous bicycle kick goal in extra time in the 1982 World Cup semi-finals against France.
Honours
- 1972 German CupDFB-PokalThe DFB-Pokal or DFB Cup is a German knockout football cup competition held annually. 64 teams participate in the competition, including all clubs from the Bundesliga and the 2nd Bundesliga. It is considered the second most important national title in German football after the Bundesliga...
winner - 1972 BundesligaFußball-BundesligaThe Fußball-Bundesliga is a professional association football league in Germany. At the top of Germany's football league system, it is the country's primary football competition. It is contested by 18 teams and operates on a system of promotion and relegation with the 2. Bundesliga...
runner-up - 1976 BundesligaFußball-BundesligaThe Fußball-Bundesliga is a professional association football league in Germany. At the top of Germany's football league system, it is the country's primary football competition. It is contested by 18 teams and operates on a system of promotion and relegation with the 2. Bundesliga...
top scorer (29 goals) - 1977 BundesligaFußball-BundesligaThe Fußball-Bundesliga is a professional association football league in Germany. At the top of Germany's football league system, it is the country's primary football competition. It is contested by 18 teams and operates on a system of promotion and relegation with the 2. Bundesliga...
runner-up - 1982 World Cup1982 FIFA World CupThe 1982 FIFA World Cup, the 12th FIFA World Cup, was held in Spain from 13 June to 11 July. The tournament was won by Italy, after defeating West Germany 3–1 in the final.-Host selection:...
runner-up - 1982 BundesligaFußball-BundesligaThe Fußball-Bundesliga is a professional association football league in Germany. At the top of Germany's football league system, it is the country's primary football competition. It is contested by 18 teams and operates on a system of promotion and relegation with the 2. Bundesliga...
runner-up - 1983 German CupDFB-PokalThe DFB-Pokal or DFB Cup is a German knockout football cup competition held annually. 64 teams participate in the competition, including all clubs from the Bundesliga and the 2nd Bundesliga. It is considered the second most important national title in German football after the Bundesliga...
winner