Wolfgang Paul (footballer)

Wolfgang Paul (born 25 January 1940 in Olsberg ) is a former German football player.

Life

Wolfgang Paul is a trained master watchmaker and goldsmith.

Career

Wolfgang Paul learned to play football at TuS Bigge 06 At 17, Paul joined VfL sword, until lured him then- coach Max Merkel to Borussia Dortmund. Paul completed his military service at the time and played in the Westphalia selection. The 1.86 m wide inside forward was converted at BVB for successful intelligence chief. His greatest performance was Paul in the final phase of the European Cup Winners' Cup 1965/66. In the semi final against West Ham United, and in the final against Liverpool, he saved the BVB 2-1 lead over time.

As Vorstopper and defensive organizer he played from 1961 to 1970 for Borussia Dortmund. He played 148 times ( six goals) in the Bundesliga with Borussia in 1965 and was the DFB Cup winner and 1966 European Cup Winners Cup Winners' Cup. From 1965 to 1968, Paul captain of the team.

In April 1966, the BVB captain was first invited by national coach Helmut Schön to the national team and made ​​his debut in Bremen 's 1-0 against a Budapest city selection. In 1966 Wolfgang Paul in part with the DFB selection at the Football World Cup in England and was runner-up, however, to have played one international match without ever.

Paul's football game was very hard, but he never cashed at BVB a red card. In 1968, Paul moved to a severe meniscus injury, from the never recovered properly.

After the professional career

After end of his career as a player, he served as coach of the local football club in his home Bigge Olsberg and at SC Willingen.

He is Chairman of the Council of Elders of Borussia Dortmund. Since 1971 Paul in Bigge / Hochsauerlandkreis operates a watch store named jewelery and watches business Wolfgang Paul, which is now conducted mainly by his daughter.