Bernd Hölzenbein, world champion for Germany, dies

World champion for Germany in 1974, Bernd Hölzenbein He died last Monday night (15), aged 78. The cause of death was not disclosed.

Hölzenbein gained space in the German team during the World Cup. After sporadic use in the first phase, the striker became one of the main names in Germany. In total, there were 40 games and five goals with the Germany shirt. He was also runner-up in the 1976 European Championship.

Hölzenbein also became a legend at Eintracht Frankfurt. Revealed by the club, the striker completed 532 games for the German club, with 215 goals. After retirement, he served as a manager and was an ambassador for the club.

Hölzenbein won a UEFA Cup (1980) and three German Cups (1974, 1975 and 1981) with Frankfurt. He also played in the 1978 World Cup for Germany.