Willi Wigold
Willi Wigold (10 December 1909 – 28 November 1944) was a German international footballer.[1] He joined Fortuna Düsseldorf in 1930 and was part of the team that won the German Football Championship of 1932/33. He played four matches for Germany between 1932 and 1934.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 10 December 1909 | ||
| Date of death | 28 November 1944 (aged 34) | ||
| Playing position(s) | Forward | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| Fortuna Düsseldorf | |||
| National team | |||
| 1932–1934 | Germany | 4 | (3) |
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only | |||
Wigold was a corporal in the German army in World War II and died at Lake Ilmen during the Russian campaign. The exact date of his death is disputed, with some sources listing 12 August 1943.[2]
References
- Kicker Fußball-Almanach 2011: Mit aktuellem Bundesliga-Spieler-ABC. Stiebner Verlag GmbH. August 2010. pp. 115–. ISBN 978-3-7679-0914-4. Retrieved 19 December 2012.
- "Zum 100. Geburtstag von Willi Wigold". Fortuna Dusseldorf official club site. Retrieved 29 January 2015.
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