Karl-Heinz Körbel

Karl-Heinz "Charly" Körbel (born 1 December 1954) is a German former professional footballer who played as a defender. He is currently a member of Eintracht Frankfurt's directors of football and runs their football academy.

Körbel holds the record for the most Bundesliga appearances, having played 602 matches.

Career

Playing career Körbel is chiefly associated with spending his entire playing career at Eintracht Frankfurt from 1972 to 1991 having won four domestic cups and a European trophy. He currently holds the record for most Bundesliga appearances at 602. He gained six caps for West Germany and played in ten B internationals.

Coaching career Nowadays, Körbel manages the Eintracht Football Academy and runs a sport shop in his hometown Dossenheim.

Honours

Eintracht Frankfurt DFB-Pokal: 1973–74, 1974–75, 1980–81, 1987–88 UEFA Cup: 1979–80