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Günter Theodor Netzer (born 14 September 1944) is a German former professional football player, executive and pundit. He achieved great success in Germany with Borussia Mönchengladbach in the early 1970s and, after moving to Spain in 1973, with Real Madrid.
A technically gifted playmaker, Netzer played as an attacking midfielder or as a deep-lying playmaker and is considered one of the greatest midfielders and passers in the game’s history.
Netzer was the general manager for Hamburger SV during much of the team’s golden period from the late 1970s through the early 1980s, when the club won three league titles and the 1983 European Cup.
Dominated with Borussia Mönchengladbach. Winning Bundesliga titles (1970, 1971) and the DFB-Pokal (1973). Later adding La Liga and Copa del Rey titles with Real Madrid.
Voted German Footballer of the Year twice (1972, 1973).
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Full Name: Günter Netzer
Position: Midfield
Date of Birth: 14.09.1944
Birthplace: Monchengladbach
Nation: Germany
Caps: 36
Goals: 6
Club Career: Real Madrid
Period: 1973-1976League Games, 85
League Goals, 9
Previous Club: Borussia M`GladbachTransfer Fee: £300,000
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