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Florian Gothe

b. 1962

German footballer

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Born 1962. Florian Gothe is a German association football player, notary and jurist.

Florian Gothe (born 9 August 1962 in Bochum) is a retired German football defender. and current president of the Vereinigung der Vertragsfußballspieler (VDV).

Career Gothe, who started playing football at the age of eight at Post SV Bochum, played a total of 196 games in the Bundesliga and 2. Bundesliga between 1983 and 1991, in which he scored 16 goals.

In 1999, the former VfL Bochum professional was elected President of the Vereinigung der Vertragsfußballspieler (VDV) to succeed Jürgen Sparwasser. Under his leadership, the organization was able to emerge from what was then an existential crisis. When he was re-elected in 2006, he was unanimously confirmed in office.

In November 2009, Gothe appeared publicly when, in connection with the suicide of the German soccer goalkeeper Robert Enke, he spoke out in favour of greater support for soccer players in overcoming personal psychological problems.

Miscellaneous In addition to his career as a soccer player, he successfully completed his law studies and now works as a notary in Solingen. In addition, Florian Gothe is an honorary judge at the DFB Federal Court.

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Who is Florian Gothe?

German footballer

When was Florian Gothe born?

Florian Gothe was born on 9 August 1962 in Bochum.

What is Florian Gothe's occupation?

Florian Gothe is an association football player, notary and jurist.

What nationality is Florian Gothe?

Florian Gothe is German.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Florian Gothe

· Wikidata: Q97928

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