Richard Golz
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Richard Golz is a German
former football goalkeeper. He has had a long career in German football, spending the vast majority of which at just two clubs, Hamburger SV
and SC Freiburg
. He works as goalkeeper coach for Hamburger SV II
.
Golz was discovered by Hamburger SV
youth coach Gerd-Volker Schock and joined the club in 1985, studying at the Gymnasium Heidberg, like many HSV youngsters. He made his professional debut on 1 August 1987 in a 2–5 defeat to FC Schalke 04
and managed five appearances in his debut season. By the October of his second season, he had claimed the number one jersey that he would retain for almost a decade.
Although the club didn't manage to win any trophies during this period, Golz achieved several top five finishes here and enjoyed European action in the 1991–92 UEFA Cup where Hamburg reached the third round (their exit at the hands of Sigma Olomouc was a doubly unhappy occasion for Golz as he was sent off).
It wasn't until the 1997–98 season that Golz lost his first choice position, as Hamburg signed Hans-Jörg Butt
. Golz was relegated to reserve status at this point, making just one final appearance for the HSV on 31 January 1998 in a 0–3 defeat at Bayern Munich. After over 10 years and 273 Bundesliga
games, Golz's time at Hamburg was up and he moved onto newly-promoted SC Freiburg
.
Golz immediately got back into first team action with his new club, as they enjoyed four years at the top level, before sliding back down to the 2.Bundesliga
in 2002. However, Golz was an ever-present as they immediately won promotion back as champions. He and the club survived for two further seasons before again being relegated in 2005.
The following year saw Golz activate a clause he had previously put in his contract guaranteeing him a one-year position in the club's marketing department. He made only six further appearances for the team as new signing Alexander Walke
replaced him after 219 games for the club.
Golz added to his new off the field role by gaining the German Football Association
football coaching licence (A-list), which built upon the sports management open university course he had competed in 2000. However, his position within the club wasn't extended beyond the initial year and he seized the chance to reactivate his playing career by joining top flight Hannover 96
in August 2006 as a backup goalkeeper, but he made no appearances until his contract ran out in 2008.
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...
former football goalkeeper. He has had a long career in German football, spending the vast majority of which at just two clubs, Hamburger SV
Hamburger SV
Hamburger Sport-Verein, usually referred to as HSV in Germany and Hamburg in international parlance, is a German multi-sport club based in Hamburg, its largest branch being its football department...
and SC Freiburg
SC Freiburg
Sport-Club Freiburg, commonly known as SC Freiburg, is a German association football club, based in the city of Freiburg im Breisgau, Baden-Württemberg. SC Freiburg has played in the Bundesliga, the top tier of German football, since their promotion in 2009...
. He works as goalkeeper coach for Hamburger SV II
Hamburger SV II
Hamburger SV II are the second team of German association football club Hamburger SV. They currently play in the Regionalliga Nord.-Team squad:As of 18 September 2011, according the official website....
.
Golz was discovered by Hamburger SV
Hamburger SV
Hamburger Sport-Verein, usually referred to as HSV in Germany and Hamburg in international parlance, is a German multi-sport club based in Hamburg, its largest branch being its football department...
youth coach Gerd-Volker Schock and joined the club in 1985, studying at the Gymnasium Heidberg, like many HSV youngsters. He made his professional debut on 1 August 1987 in a 2–5 defeat to 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...
and managed five appearances in his debut season. By the October of his second season, he had claimed the number one jersey that he would retain for almost a decade.
Although the club didn't manage to win any trophies during this period, Golz achieved several top five finishes here and enjoyed European action in the 1991–92 UEFA Cup where Hamburg reached the third round (their exit at the hands of Sigma Olomouc was a doubly unhappy occasion for Golz as he was sent off).
It wasn't until the 1997–98 season that Golz lost his first choice position, as Hamburg signed Hans-Jörg Butt
Hans-Jörg Butt
Hans-Jörg Butt is a German footballer who plays for FC Bayern Munich in the German League, as a goalkeeper.Known for taking penalty kicks, he netted nearly 30 goals in Germany's top flight...
. Golz was relegated to reserve status at this point, making just one final appearance for the HSV on 31 January 1998 in a 0–3 defeat at Bayern Munich. After over 10 years and 273 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...
games, Golz's time at Hamburg was up and he moved onto newly-promoted SC Freiburg
SC Freiburg
Sport-Club Freiburg, commonly known as SC Freiburg, is a German association football club, based in the city of Freiburg im Breisgau, Baden-Württemberg. SC Freiburg has played in the Bundesliga, the top tier of German football, since their promotion in 2009...
.
Golz immediately got back into first team action with his new club, as they enjoyed four years at the top level, before sliding back down to the 2.Bundesliga
2. Fußball-Bundesliga
- Changes in division set-up :* Number of clubs: currently 18. From 1974 to 1981 there were two conferences, each of 20 teams. In 1981–91 it had 20...
in 2002. However, Golz was an ever-present as they immediately won promotion back as champions. He and the club survived for two further seasons before again being relegated in 2005.
The following year saw Golz activate a clause he had previously put in his contract guaranteeing him a one-year position in the club's marketing department. He made only six further appearances for the team as new signing Alexander Walke
Alexander Walke
Alexander Walke is a German professional football goalkeeper currently playing for FC Red Bull Salzburg.- Career :...
replaced him after 219 games for the club.
Golz added to his new off the field role by gaining the German Football Association
German Football Association
The German Football Association is the governing body of football in Germany. A founding member of both FIFA and UEFA, the DFB organises the German football leagues, including the national league, the Bundesliga, and the men's and women's national teams. The DFB is based in Frankfurt and is...
football coaching licence (A-list), which built upon the sports management open university course he had competed in 2000. However, his position within the club wasn't extended beyond the initial year and he seized the chance to reactivate his playing career by joining top flight Hannover 96
Hannover 96
Hannoverscher Sportverein von 1896, commonly referred to as Hannover 96, Hannover or simply 96, is a German association football club based in the city of Hanover, Lower Saxony.-Foundation to WWII:...
in August 2006 as a backup goalkeeper, but he made no appearances until his contract ran out in 2008.
Trivia
- He is married and has two children.
- He is nicknamed "Richi" (or sometimes "Langer" due to his height)
- He played six times for the German Under-21 team.
- He undertook a traineeship at a Hamburg radio station in 1989.