About Georg Volkert
Lived 1945 – 2020 (aged 74). Georg Volkert was a German association football player.
Georg "Schorsch" Volkert (28 November 1945 – 16 August 2020) was a German professional footballer. He played in 410 games in Bundesliga and scored 125 goals. He was also under contract in Switzerland, playing for FC Zürich.
A forward, Volkert won 12 caps for West Germany between 1968 and 1977. He scored two goals in his debut.
Volkert began playing club football with local side SpVgg Ansbach. In 1963, he was transferred to Bundesliga side 1. FC Nürnberg, where Volkert formed an effective attacking trio with Zvezdan Čebinac and Franz Brungs. Volkert helped Nurnberg win the 1967–68 Bundesliga.
Honours 1. FC Nürnberg Bundesliga: 1967–68
Hamburger SV UEFA Cup Winners' Cup: 1976–77 DFB-Pokal: 1975–76
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Who was Georg Volkert?
German footballer (1945-2020)
When was Georg Volkert born?
Georg Volkert was born on 28 November 1945 in Ansbach.
When did Georg Volkert die?
Georg Volkert died on 16 August 2020 in Erlangen.
What was Georg Volkert's occupation?
Georg Volkert was an association football player.
What nationality was Georg Volkert?
Georg Volkert was German.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Georg Volkert. https://biography.guide/georg-volkert/
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