About Frank Schäffer
Lived 1952 – 2024 (aged 72). Frank Schäffer was a German association football player.
Frank Schäffer (6 July 1952 – 15 November 2024) was a German footballer who played as a defender and later a singer. He spent nine seasons in the Bundesliga with Borussia Mönchengladbach winning the Bundesliga three times, the UEFA Cup twice and reaching the 1977 European Cup final which they lost 3-1 to Liverpool.
Honours Borussia Mönchengladbach European Cup finalist: 1977 UEFA Cup: 1975, 1979; runner-up 1980 Bundesliga: 1975, 1976, 1977; runner-up 1978
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Frank Schäffer?
German footballer (1952–2024)
When was Frank Schäffer born?
Frank Schäffer was born on 6 July 1952 in Leonberg.
When did Frank Schäffer die?
Frank Schäffer died on 15 November 2024 in Stuttgart.
What was Frank Schäffer's occupation?
Frank Schäffer was an association football player.
What nationality was Frank Schäffer?
Frank Schäffer was German.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Frank Schäffer. https://biography.guide/frank-schaffer-association-football-player/
MLA: "Frank Schäffer." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/frank-schaffer-association-football-player/.
Chicago: "Frank Schäffer." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/frank-schaffer-association-football-player/.
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