Helmut Winklhofer

Helmut Winklhofer (born 27 August 1961) is a German former professional footballer who played as a defender or midfielder for Bayer 04 Leverkusen and FC Bayern Munich. He won four German titles and played in the 1987 European Cup Final before his career was cut short by injury in 1990.

He is also known for scoring one of the best own goals in football history from a difficulty standpoint, larroping the ball from approximately 30 yards out past his own keeper in the 1985–86 Bundesliga against KFC Uerdingen 05 in a 1-0 loss for Bayern.

Honours Club Bayern Munich Bundesliga: 1985–86, 1986–87, 1988–89, 1989–90 DFB-Pokal: 1981–82, 1985–86 European Cup: Runner-up 1986–87 DFL-Supercup: 1987

International Germany FIFA World Youth Championship: 1981