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Friedel Lutz

Friedel Lutz

German footballer (1939–2023)


Alfred "Friedel" Lutz (21 January 1939 – 7 February 2023) was a German professional footballer who played as a full-back. He spent most of his career with Eintracht Frankfurt. At international level, he made 12 appearances for the West Germany national team.

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Club career

Lutz was born in Bad Vilbel, Germany. He joined Eintracht Frankfurt in 1955 and carried on playing for the club until 1973. With Eintracht Frankfurt, he reached the 1959–60 European Cup final which Frankfurt lost 7–3 against Real Madrid. For the 1966–67 season he joined then Bundesliga title-holder 1860 Munich, but returned to Eintracht Frankfurt after a single injury plagued season.[1]

International career

Debuting for the West Germany national team 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).[2] Overall he won 12 caps.[3]

Personal life and death

Lutz was married and had a son.[4] He died on 7 February 2023, at the age of 84.[5]


References

  1. Arnhold, Matthias (30 March 2021). "Friedrich Heinrich 'Friedel' Lutz - Matches and Goals in Bundesliga". RSSSF.com. Retrieved 30 March 2021.
  2. "Friedel Lutz". FIFA. Archived from the original on 18 October 2008. Retrieved 23 January 2010.
  3. Arnhold, Matthias (30 March 2021). "Friedrich Heinrich 'Friedel' Lutz - International Appearances". RSSSF.com. Retrieved 30 March 2021.
  4. "Eintracht Frankfurt trauert um Friedel Lutz". Eintracht Frankfurt (in German). 8 February 2023. Retrieved 8 February 2023.
  5. "Fußball: Ehemaliger Nationalspieler Friedel Lutz ist tot". Der Spiegel (in German). 8 February 2023. Retrieved 8 February 2023.



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