About Ludwig Janda
Lived 1919 – 1981 (aged 62). Ludwig Janda was a German association football player and association football coach.
Ludwig Janda (13 January 1919 – 22 August 1981) was a German football player and manager who played for SpVgg Fürth, 1860 Munich, AC Fiorentina and Novara Calcio.
In 1949, he transferred from 1860 Munich to Fiorentina for a fee of DM 30,000. He made his league debut on Boxing Day in a 0–0 draw against Palermo, becoming the first German to play in Serie A.
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Who was Ludwig Janda?
German footballer (1919-1981)
When was Ludwig Janda born?
Ludwig Janda was born on 13 January 1919 in Fürth.
When did Ludwig Janda die?
Ludwig Janda died on 22 August 1981 in Aschaffenburg.
What was Ludwig Janda's occupation?
Ludwig Janda was an association football player and association football coach.
What nationality was Ludwig Janda?
Ludwig Janda was German.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Ludwig Janda. https://biography.guide/ludwig-janda/
MLA: "Ludwig Janda." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/ludwig-janda/.
Chicago: "Ludwig Janda." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/ludwig-janda/.
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