Georg Schmidt
Austrian association football player
About Georg Schmidt
Lived 1927 – 1990 (aged 63). Georg Schmidt was an Austrian association football player, teacher and association football coach.
Georg Schmidt (7 April 1927 – 6 July 1990) was an Austrian football (soccer) former manager.
Most notably he was co-manager of the Austria national football team in the 1982 FIFA World Cup, with Felix Latzke, and was thus credited with infamy for the Shame of Gijón, a somewhat dubious 0-1 loss to West Germany.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Georg Schmidt?
Austrian association football player (1927-1990)
When was Georg Schmidt born?
Georg Schmidt was born on 7 April 1927 in Austria.
When did Georg Schmidt die?
Georg Schmidt died on 6 July 1990.
What was Georg Schmidt's occupation?
Georg Schmidt was an association football player, teacher and association football coach.
What nationality was Georg Schmidt?
Georg Schmidt was Austrian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Georg Schmidt (footballer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Georg Schmidt. https://biography.guide/georg-schmidt-association-football-player/
MLA: "Georg Schmidt." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/georg-schmidt-association-football-player/.
Chicago: "Georg Schmidt." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/georg-schmidt-association-football-player/.
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