About Albert Brülls
Lived 1937 – 2004 (aged 67). Albert Brülls was a German association football player and association football coach.
Albert Brülls (26 March 1937 – 28 March 2004) was a German footballer who played 25 times for the West Germany national team, including matches in both the 1962 and 1966 FIFA World Cups.
Domestically he played for and was also captain of Borussia Mönchengladbach between 1955 and 1962. During this time he led the side to their first sporting achievement in 1960, when Borussia won the DFB-Pokal by defeating Karlsruher SC 3–2. He then went on to become one of the first Germans to play for a club side outside West Germany, transferring to the Italian team FC Modena for a fee of 100,000 marks.
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Who was Albert Brülls?
German footballer (1937–2004)
When was Albert Brülls born?
Albert Brülls was born on 26 March 1937 in Anrath.
When did Albert Brülls die?
Albert Brülls died on 28 March 2004 in Korschenbroich.
What was Albert Brülls's occupation?
Albert Brülls was an association football player and association football coach.
What nationality was Albert Brülls?
Albert Brülls was German.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Albert Brülls. https://biography.guide/albert-brulls/
MLA: "Albert Brülls." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/albert-brulls/.
Chicago: "Albert Brülls." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/albert-brulls/.
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