About Simon Schobel
Born 1950. Simon Schobel is a German handball player.
Simon Schobel (born February 22, 1950) is a former Romanian handball player who competed in the 1972 Summer Olympics.
He was born in Sebeș, Alba County. In 1972 he won the bronze medal with the Romanian team. He played all six matches and scored two goals.
In 1973 he defected to West Germany after a game that his team Universitatea Cluj had played there.
In 2004 he was arrested on suspicion of tax evasion, and released in January 2005.
In 1982 he was appointed manager of the German men's national handball team, at 32 the youngest ever.
As of 2012, he was again living in Romania.
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Who is Simon Schobel?
Romanian handball player
When was Simon Schobel born?
Simon Schobel was born on 22 February 1950 in Sebeș.
What is Simon Schobel's occupation?
Simon Schobel is a handball player.
What nationality is Simon Schobel?
Simon Schobel is German.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Simon Schobel. https://biography.guide/simon-schobel/
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