Horst Weigang
East German footballer
About Horst Weigang
Lived 1940 – 2024 (aged 83). Horst Weigang was a German association football player, association football coach, goalkeeper and physical education teacher.
Horst Weigang (30 September 1940 – 6 September 2024) was a German footballer who played as a goalkeeper.
In the DDR-Oberliga, Weigang appeared in 234 matches for SC Lokomotive Leipzig, SC Turbine/FC Rot-Weiß Erfurt, and SC Rotation/SC/1. FC Lokomotive Leipzig. He represented the East Germany national team between 1962 and 1968.
Weigang was the father of swimmer Birte Weigang, and his son Sven was also a footballer.
Weigang died on 6 September 2024, at the age of 83.
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Who was Horst Weigang?
East German footballer (1940–2024)
When was Horst Weigang born?
Horst Weigang was born on 30 September 1940 in Bielawa.
When did Horst Weigang die?
Horst Weigang died on 6 September 2024.
What was Horst Weigang's occupation?
Horst Weigang was an association football player, association football coach, goalkeeper and physical education teacher.
What nationality was Horst Weigang?
Horst Weigang was German.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Horst Weigang. https://biography.guide/horst-weigang/
MLA: "Horst Weigang." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/horst-weigang/.
Chicago: "Horst Weigang." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/horst-weigang/.
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