About Michael Opitz
Lived 1962 – 2026 (aged 63). Michael Opitz was a German association football player.
Michael Opitz (16 July 1962 – 20 January 2026) was a German footballer who played as a defensive midfielder for Schalke 04. He completed 158 matches in the Bundesliga and made 66 appearances in the 2. Bundesliga for the club.
Opitz died on 20 January 2026, at the age of 63.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Michael Opitz?
German association football player (1962–2026)
When was Michael Opitz born?
Michael Opitz was born on 16 July 1962 in Finnentrop.
When did Michael Opitz die?
Michael Opitz died on 20 January 2026 in Finnentrop.
What was Michael Opitz's occupation?
Michael Opitz was an association football player.
What nationality was Michael Opitz?
Michael Opitz was German.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Michael Opitz. https://biography.guide/michael-opitz/
MLA: "Michael Opitz." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/michael-opitz/.
Chicago: "Michael Opitz." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/michael-opitz/.
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