About Gerd Zimmermann
Lived 1949 – 2022 (aged 72). Gerd Zimmermann was a German association football player.
Gerd Zimmermann (26 September 1949 – 6 April 2022 ) was a German footballer. He spent nine seasons in the Bundesliga with Borussia Mönchengladbach, SC Fortuna Köln and Fortuna Düsseldorf. He spent two years in the North American Soccer League playing for the Houston Hurricane and the Calgary Boomers before returning to Germany to close out his career.
Honours Borussia Mönchengladbach Bundesliga: 1969–70
Fortuna Düsseldorf European Cup Winners' Cup finalist: 1978–79 DFB-Pokal: 1978–79, 1979–80; runner-up 1977–78
Fortuna Köln DFB-Pokal: runner-up 1982–83
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Gerd Zimmermann?
German footballer (1949–2022)
When was Gerd Zimmermann born?
Gerd Zimmermann was born on 26 September 1949 in Jüchen.
When did Gerd Zimmermann die?
Gerd Zimmermann died on 6 April 2022.
What was Gerd Zimmermann's occupation?
Gerd Zimmermann was an association football player.
What nationality was Gerd Zimmermann?
Gerd Zimmermann was German.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Gerd Zimmermann (footballer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Gerd Zimmermann. https://biography.guide/gerd-zimmermann-association-football-player/
MLA: "Gerd Zimmermann." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/gerd-zimmermann-association-football-player/.
Chicago: "Gerd Zimmermann." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/gerd-zimmermann-association-football-player/.
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