About Jakob Eckert
Lived 1916 – 1940 (aged 23). Jakob Eckert was an association football player.
Jakob Eckert (18 October 1916 – 5 June 1940) was a German international footballer. He was part of Germany's squad at the 1936 Summer Olympics, but he did not play in any matches.
Personal life A Gefreiter in the German army, Eckert served in World War II, and died on 5 June 1940 in Villers-Carbonnel, France at the age of 23.
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Who was Jakob Eckert?
Association footballer (1916-1940)
When was Jakob Eckert born?
Jakob Eckert was born on 19 September 1916 in Worms.
When did Jakob Eckert die?
Jakob Eckert died on 5 June 1940 in Villers-Carbonnel.
What was Jakob Eckert's occupation?
Jakob Eckert was an association football player.
What nationality was Jakob Eckert?
Jakob Eckert's recorded nationality: German Reich.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jakob Eckert. https://biography.guide/jakob-eckert/
MLA: "Jakob Eckert." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/jakob-eckert/.
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