About Herbert Schäfer
Lived 1927 – 1991 (aged 63). Herbert Schäfer was a German association football player.
Herbert Schäfer (16 August 1927 – 6 May 1991) was a German international footballer who played for Sportfreunde Siegen. He also competed in the 1952 Summer Olympics and in the 1956 Summer Olympics. He was born and died in Siegen.
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Who was Herbert Schäfer?
German footballer (1927-1991)
When was Herbert Schäfer born?
Herbert Schäfer was born on 16 August 1927 in Siegen.
When did Herbert Schäfer die?
Herbert Schäfer died on 6 May 1991 in Siegen.
What was Herbert Schäfer's occupation?
Herbert Schäfer was an association football player.
What nationality was Herbert Schäfer?
Herbert Schäfer was German.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Herbert Schäfer. https://biography.guide/herbert-schafer/
MLA: "Herbert Schäfer." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/herbert-schafer/.
Chicago: "Herbert Schäfer." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/herbert-schafer/.
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