Nationality
German
Date of Birth
06.06.1945
Other languages
English
Place of Residence
Altendiez
Confederation represented
UEFA
FIFA Ex-Co member since
2011
Other functions in football
Former President of the German Football Association (DFB)
Occupation
Jurist
Professional career
Judge, district president, lawyer
Hobbies
Literature, Sport
What does football mean to you?
A strong part of life, social responsibility, social development
Which football club did you support as a child?
Borussia Monchengladbach
Did you ever have an idol in football?
Fritz Walter, Gunter Netzer
What is your fondest footballing memory?
FIFA World Cup 1954, meeting the players of Hungary and Germany at a later stage
What has been your biggest disappointment in football?
Match fixing by a referee in Germany
