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Werner Oberländer

1921 – 2002

German footballer

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About Werner Oberländer

Lived 1921 – 2002 (aged 80–81). Werner Oberländer was a German association football player.

Werner Oberländer (born 28 November 1921; died 2002) was a German footballer and manager.

Career

After the end of World War II Oberländer played for BSG EHW Thale (later renamed Stahl Thale) in East Germany. In 1949–50 he led Thale not only to promotion to the Oberliga, but also contributed significantly to Thale's win in the East German cup that season, scoring a goal in the final. During the 1950–51 Oberliga season Oberländer scored 31 goals. In 1951 he was the shared winner (together with fellow footballer Fritz Gödicke) in a poll conducted by the East German sports daily Deutsches Sportecho to determine East Germany's most popular sportsman. Later that year, after scoring a total of 38 goals in 42 Oberliga games, Oberländer left East Germany. He joined West German Oberliga Nord side Eintracht Braunschweig until his return to East Germany in 1956, where he continued to play for Stahl Thale until 1959.

Oberländer also represented East Germany five times during the early 1950s, scoring two goals. However, since those games were played before the East German Football Association became a FIFA member in 1952, they are not considered official internationals.

Honours FDGB-Pokal winner: 1949–50

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Werner Oberländer?

German footballer (1921-2002)

When was Werner Oberländer born?

Werner Oberländer was born on 28 November 1921.

When did Werner Oberländer die?

Werner Oberländer died in 2002.

What was Werner Oberländer's occupation?

Werner Oberländer was an association football player.

What nationality was Werner Oberländer?

Werner Oberländer was German.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Werner Oberländer

· Wikidata: Q1746714

· DBpedia: Werner Oberländer

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