Norberto Hoppe

Norberto Hoppe (28 June 1941 – 6 September 2019) was a Brazilian professional footballer who played as a forward.

Career

Revealed by Glória FC de Joinville, Norberto Hoppe began his career as a professional at Caxias FC, the club for which he played most of his career. He was top scorer in the state twice, being in 1966 the top scorer in a single edition with 33 goals. He caught the attention of Bangu, where he played in 1967, making 7 appearances and scoring a header against Flamengo. Missing the city of Joinville, he returned to Caxias where he worked until the end of 1973. After retiring from football, he became an accountant.

His name is currently on the medal awarded to the top scorers of the Campeonato Catarinense.

Death

Norberto Hoppe died on 6 September 2019, victim of a heart disease.

Honours

Individual 1960 Campeonato Catarinense top scorer: 9 goals 1966 Campeonato Catarinense top scorer: 33 goals