About Franz Merkhoffer
Born 1946. Franz Merkhoffer is a German association football player.
Franz Merkhoffer (born 29 November 1946) is a retired German footballer. He is the record holder for most games played for Eintracht Braunschweig, where he spent his whole professional career.
Career
After playing youth and amateur football for his hometown club MTV Dettum and Hamburger SV II, Merkhoffer joined Bundesliga side Eintracht Braunschweig in 1968. In Braunschweig he played 419 games in the Bundesliga between 1968 and 1983, becoming a mainstay in the club's defense for almost 16 years.
Post-retirement
After retiring from football in 1984, Merkhoffer went into horse breeding.
Personal life
Merkhoffer is father-in-law to American soccer player Jacob Thomas, who married Merkhoffer's daughter during his stay as a player at Eintracht Braunschweig.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Franz Merkhoffer?
German footballer
When was Franz Merkhoffer born?
Franz Merkhoffer was born on 29 November 1946 in Dettum.
What is Franz Merkhoffer's occupation?
Franz Merkhoffer is an association football player.
What nationality is Franz Merkhoffer?
Franz Merkhoffer is German.
Sources & further reading
· Wikipedia: Franz Merkhoffer
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Franz Merkhoffer. https://biography.guide/franz-merkhoffer/
MLA: "Franz Merkhoffer." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/franz-merkhoffer/.
Chicago: "Franz Merkhoffer." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/franz-merkhoffer/.
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