Frequently co-commentates soccer matches with Gerhard Delling.
Is now an award-winning sportscaster, his speciality being high profile
international soccer matches.
Was a member of the winning German World Cup 1974 team.
Was as well known for his skills on the pitch as for his long blond
hair.
37 appearances for West German National Team (1965-1975) - scored 6 goals.
Won the European Championship with West German National Team in 1972.
During his professional club career, he played for Borussia
Mönchengladbach (1965-1973), Real Madrid (1973-1976) and Grashoppers
Zurich (1976-1977). In 1972 and 1973, he was chosen Germany's
Footballer of the Year.
First guest on the German TV show Das aktuelle Sportstudio (1963) to score 5 (of 6 possible)
goals at the legendary Torwand (wall of goals) in 1974. To date, nobody
scored 6.
Won DFB Pokal (West German Cup) with Borussia Mönchengladbach in 1973.
Played 297 times for Borussia Mönchengladbach in West German Bundesliga (1965-1973) and scored 108 goals.
Played 85 times for Real Madrid in First Spanish Division (1973-1976) and scored 9 goals.