Ludwig Goldbrunner
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Ludwig Goldbrunner was a German
footballer. He began playing for his home club Bayern Munich in 1927, with whom he won the German championship in 1932.
Goldbrunner played as a centre half 39 times for the German National team
between 1933 and 1940. He played in the 1938 France World Cup
but promptly retired from the team after a 4 - 2 defeat against Switzerland
.
He became known in 1937 as one of the "Breslau-Elf" (Breslau Eleven) players, after they thrashed Denmark with an 8:0 score.
He was the center half of Bayern Munich’s first great side, the 1932 German champions. A year later, Goldbrunner debuted for German National team
against Switzerland. In the following years Goldbrunner took turns with Reinhold Münzenberg
at the center half position, but by 1936 with Münzenberg having moved to the left back position, Goldbrunner settled at the center half position permanently. During his international career, Goldbrunner played against the best center forwards in European football, namely England’s George Camsell
, Portugal’s Fernando Peyroteo
, Belgium’s Raymond Braine
, France’s Paul Nicholas, Italy’s Silvio Piola
and Spain’s Isidro Langara
. Remarkably, only George Camsell managed to score against Goldbrunner.
When the best Bayern Munich team of all time was drawn up he was in the shortlist and many would have him on the bench, a great achievement as this would mean he's in the top 20 best players Bayern Munich history. He's included in the top 30 German footballers of all time.
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...
footballer. He began playing for his home club Bayern Munich in 1927, with whom he won the German championship in 1932.
Goldbrunner played as a centre half 39 times for the German National team
Germany 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....
between 1933 and 1940. He played in the 1938 France World Cup
1938 FIFA World Cup
The 1938 FIFA World Cup was the third staging of the World Cup, and was held in France from 4 June to 19 June. Italy retained the championship, beating Hungary 4–2 in the final.-Host selection:...
but promptly retired from the team after a 4 - 2 defeat against Switzerland
Switzerland national football team
The Swiss national football team is the national football team of Switzerland...
.
He became known in 1937 as one of the "Breslau-Elf" (Breslau Eleven) players, after they thrashed Denmark with an 8:0 score.
He was the center half of Bayern Munich’s first great side, the 1932 German champions. A year later, Goldbrunner debuted for German National team
Germany 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....
against Switzerland. In the following years Goldbrunner took turns with Reinhold Münzenberg
Reinhold Münzenberg
Reinhold Münzenberg was a German football player, in the defender position.Münzenberg spent most of his career with Alemannia Aachen but also had spells with Werder Bremen and LSV Hamburg as a Wartime Guest Player...
at the center half position, but by 1936 with Münzenberg having moved to the left back position, Goldbrunner settled at the center half position permanently. During his international career, Goldbrunner played against the best center forwards in European football, namely England’s George Camsell
George Camsell
George Henry Camsell was an English football player, most notably for Middlesbrough.Born in Framwellgate Moor, Durham City in 1902, Camsell played for Durham City before signing for Middlesbrough on 6 October 1925 for the sum of £500. His debut was against Nottingham Forest on 31 October 1925...
, Portugal’s Fernando Peyroteo
Fernando Peyroteo
Fernando Baptista Seixas Peyroteo was a Portuguese footballer....
, Belgium’s Raymond Braine
Raymond Braine
Raymond Ernest Michel Braine was one of the most talented and respected Belgian football strikers. He was also the first Belgian professional player, when he obtained a transfer to Sparta Prague in 1930....
, France’s Paul Nicholas, Italy’s Silvio Piola
Silvio Piola
Silvio Piola was an Italian footballer from Robbio Lomellina, province of Pavia. He is known as a highly prominent figure in the history of Italian football due to several records he set. Piola won the 1938 FIFA World Cup with Italy, scoring two goals in the final.Piola is third in the all-time...
and Spain’s Isidro Langara
Isidro Lángara
Isidro Lángara Galarraga was a Spanish football striker. He played 12 times for Spain, scoring 17 goals.- Biography :...
. Remarkably, only George Camsell managed to score against Goldbrunner.
When the best Bayern Munich team of all time was drawn up he was in the shortlist and many would have him on the bench, a great achievement as this would mean he's in the top 20 best players Bayern Munich history. He's included in the top 30 German footballers of all time.