Sunday, December 15, 2013

Golden Glove Winner : Sepp Maier ( 1974 world cup )


Golden Glove Winner ( 1974 world cup ) :

Germany Sepp Maier

                                                                                                                           


Josef Dieter "Sepp" Maier (born 28 February 1944) is a German former professional football goalkeeper.[1] His nickname was "Die Katze von Anzing" ("the cat from Anzing") for his fast reflexes.

Bayern Munich

Born in Metten, Bavaria, Maier has spent his entire professional career at Bayern Munich. He began playing for Bayern's youth sides in 1958.[2] During the 1970s, he was part of the legendary Bayern team which included the likes of Franz Beckenbauer and Gerd Müller and won three European Cups in a row, a German record. Between 1966 and 1979 he played in 442 consecutive Bundesliga matches, still a German national record.

International

Maier was selected in the West Germany squad for four consecutive World Cups. In 1966 in England, he was a non-playing deputy to Hans Tilkowski. At the 1970 FIFA World Cup in Mexico, he was the undisputed starter and played all games (including the legendary 3–4 semifinal loss to Italy after extra time) except the third-place match.[3]
In the 1974 FIFA World Cup on home soil, at the top of his footballing abilities, he reached the peak of his international career as the Germans went all the way to the final with a legendary team that included the likes of Franz Beckenbauer, Berti Vogts, Gerd Müller and Paul Breitner. The greatest triumph came when the hosts defeated a Johan Cruyff-inspired Netherlands team 2–1 in the final in Maier's own hometown Munich.
Four years later at the World Cup in Argentina, slightly past his peak but still formidable, Maier delivered a strong performance but could not prevent his side's failing to advance past the second round. Maier also won the 1972 European Championship with West Germany and reached the final in 1976, losing to Czechoslovakia on penalty kicks. In all, he earned 95 caps for his country.
                                                              
Personal information
Full name Josef Dieter Maier
Date of birth (1944-02-28) 28 February 1944 (age 69)
Place of birth Metten, Germany
Height 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in)
Playing position Goalkeeper
Youth career
1952–1959 TSV Haar
1959–1962 Bayern Munich
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1962–1979 Bayern Munich 536 (0)
National team
1961–1962 West Germany Youth 11 (0)
1963 West Germany Amateur 4 (0)
1966–1979 West Germany 95 (0)
Teams managed
1988–2004 Germany (goalkeeping coach)
1994–2008 Bayern Munich (goalkeeping coach)





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