Dieter_Eckstein

Dieter Eckstein

Dieter Eckstein

German footballer (born 1964)

Dieter Eckstein (born 12 March 1964) is a German former professional footballer who played as a striker.[3]

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Club career

Eckes was born in Kehl. He played for several German clubs,[4] as well as clubs in Switzerland, and West Ham United in England.[5]

International career

Eckstein played for the West Germany national team, earning seven caps.[6] Eckstein was a participant at the EURO 1988.

After retirement

On 1 July 2011, while playing in a charity match for amateur side VfR Regensburg, Eckstein had a heart failure and fell into a coma. He was transferred to the University hospital at Regensburg, where his situation was stabilised. The incident is thought to not have caused any permanent damage to his body.[7]

References

  1. [1]
    "Germany - D. Eckstein - Profile with news, career statistics and history - Soccerway". ca.soccerway.com. Retrieved 1 January 2020.
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    "Eckstein, Dieter" (in German). kicker.de. Retrieved 5 October 2013.
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    "Dieter Eckstein" (in German). fussballdaten.de. Retrieved 14 February 2010.
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    Arnhold, Matthias (21 March 2019). "Dieter Eckstein - Matches and Goals in Bundesliga". RSSSF. Retrieved 22 March 2019.
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    Phil Shaw (24 March 1995). "Blackburn stage coup with Witschge loan". The Independent. UK. Retrieved 14 February 2010.
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    Arnhold, Matthias (21 March 2019). "Dieter Eckstein - International Appearances". RSSSF. Retrieved 22 March 2019.
  7. [7]
    "Zustand stabil: Eckstein soll aus Koma erwachen" (in German). Bavarian football association website. 3 July 2011. Archived from the original on 2 October 2011. Retrieved 4 July 2011.


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