About Ernst Poertgen
Lived 1912 – 1986 (aged 74). Ernst Poertgen was a German association football player.
Ernst Poertgen (25 January 1912 – 30 November 1986) was a German footballer who played as a forward for Schwarz-Weiß Essen, 1. FC Nürnberg, Schalke 04, Bonner SC and Wacker München. He also represented the Germany national team, earning three caps between 1935 and 1937 and scoring five goals, including a hat trick in a 7–2 win against Luxembourg in September 1936.
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Who was Ernst Poertgen?
German footballer (1912–1986)
When was Ernst Poertgen born?
Ernst Poertgen was born on 25 January 1912 in Altenessen.
When did Ernst Poertgen die?
Ernst Poertgen died on 30 November 1986 in Bonn.
What was Ernst Poertgen's occupation?
Ernst Poertgen was an association football player.
What nationality was Ernst Poertgen?
Ernst Poertgen was German.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Ernst Poertgen. https://biography.guide/ernst-poertgen/
MLA: "Ernst Poertgen." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/ernst-poertgen/.
Chicago: "Ernst Poertgen." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/ernst-poertgen/.
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