Helmut Köglberger
Austrian association football player
About Helmut Köglberger
Lived 1946 – 2018 (aged 72). Helmut Köglberger was an Austrian association football player and association football coach.
Helmut Köglberger (12 January 1946 – 23 September 2018) was an Austrian professional footballer who played as a striker. He was the first black player to play for and captain the Austria national team.
Köglberger was the Austrian league top scorer in the 1968–69 and 1974–75 seasons.
Early life Köglberger was born on 12 January 1946 in Steyr to an African American father and Austrian mother.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Helmut Köglberger?
Austrian association football player (1946-2018)
When was Helmut Köglberger born?
Helmut Köglberger was born on 12 January 1946 in Steyr.
When did Helmut Köglberger die?
Helmut Köglberger died on 23 September 2018 in Linz.
What was Helmut Köglberger's occupation?
Helmut Köglberger was an association football player and association football coach.
What nationality was Helmut Köglberger?
Helmut Köglberger was Austrian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Helmut Köglberger. https://biography.guide/helmut-koglberger/
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