Willi Rutz
German association football player
About Willi Rutz
Lived 1907 – 1993 (aged 86). Willi Rutz was a German association football player and association football coach.
Willi Rutz (7 January 1907 – 20 November 1993), nicknamed Knölle, was a German footballer and manager who played as an inside left and made one appearance for the Germany national team.
Career Rutz earned his first and only cap for Germany on 1 July 1932, in a friendly against Finland. He scored Germany's second goal to give the team a 2–1 lead in the match, which was played in Helsinki and finished as a 4–1 win.
Personal life Rutz died on 20 November 1993, at the age of 86.
Career statistics
International
International goals
No.DateVenueOpponentScoreResultCompetition1 1 July 1932 Töölön Pallokenttä, Helsinki, Finland 2–1 4–1 Friendly
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Who was Willi Rutz?
German association football player (1907-1993)
When was Willi Rutz born?
Willi Rutz was born on 7 January 1907 in German Empire.
When did Willi Rutz die?
Willi Rutz died on 20 November 1993.
What was Willi Rutz's occupation?
Willi Rutz was an association football player and association football coach.
What nationality was Willi Rutz?
Willi Rutz was German.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Willi Rutz. https://biography.guide/willi-rutz/
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