Andreas Köpke is a celebrated German footballer known for his exceptional skills as a goalkeeper.
He was named the German Footballer of the Year in 1993, highlighting his outstanding performance that season.
Köpke received the Bavarian Order of Merit, recognizing his contributions to football and his home region.
Biography
Early Life
Andreas "Andy" Köpke is a former professional footballer from Germany, renowned for his role as a goalkeeper. He began his professional career in the summer of 1979 with Holstein Kiel, where he showcased his talent and quickly made a name for himself in the football community.
Career
Köpke's career spanned several clubs, including stints at 1. FC Nürnberg, Hertha BSC, Eintracht Frankfurt, and Olympique de Marseille. He was a key player for the Germany men's national team from 1990 to 1998, participating in two FIFA World Cups and winning the 1990 tournament. His most notable achievement came during the UEFA Euro 1996, where he played a pivotal role in Germany's victory, saving crucial penalties against Italy and England. He was recognized for his outstanding performance by being named the Footballer of the Year in Germany in 1993 and was also voted FIFA goalkeeper of the year.
Köpke concluded his playing career at 1. FC Nürnberg in 2001, having played a total of 59 matches for the national team. His legacy continued as he transitioned into coaching, contributing to Germany's success in various international tournaments, including the FIFA World Cup in 2014.
Legacy
Köpke's impact on football extends beyond his playing days. He has been honored with several awards, including the Bavarian Order of Merit and multiple accolades for his performances in the Bundesliga. His contributions to the sport have solidified his status as one of Germany's legendary goalkeepers, paving the way for future talents in the position.
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Career & Clubs
Köpke began his professional club career at Holstein Kiel in the summer of 1979. Having been chosen as the best player in Germany in 1993, his biggest achievement came in 1996, winning the European Championship and playing a pivotal role in Germany's campaign. In the last group match he saved Gianfranco Zola's penalty for Italy and also saved Gareth Southgate's penalty in the semi-final shootout victory against England. Due to his success with the German team he was voted FIFA goalkeeper of the year. Köpke was also Germany's first-choice goalkeeper at 1998 FIFA World Cup. In the team's second group match against Yugoslavia, he made an error when attempting to claim a low cross, allowing Dragan Stojković to score and give the opposing team a 2–0 lead; Germany eventually came back to achieve a 2–2 draw. Their campaign ended in a 3–0 loss to Croatia in the quarter-finals. Having already made his decision to retire at the end of the World Cup prior to the tournament, Köpke was true to his word; his retirement paved the way for another great German keeper, Oliver Kahn. In total, Köpke played 59 matches for his country. He retired from goalkeeping at 1. FC Nürnberg at the end of the 2000–01 2. Bundesliga season. He also played at Eintracht Frankfurt to where he transferred to from 1. FC Nürnberg in the summer of 1994, for the amount of €516,200, returning to 1. FC Nürnberg five years later in January 1999 via Olympique Marseille. Up to this day Köpke is still very much involved in…
- Club
- Holstein Kiel (1979–1983)
- Club
- 1. FC Nürnberg (1986–1994)
- Club
- Eintracht Frankfurt (1994–1996)
- Club
- Olympique de Marseille (1996–1998)
- Club
- Hertha BSC (1984–1986)
- Club
- Germany men's national association football team (1990–1998)
- Club
- SCC Berlin (1983–1984)
- Club
- 1. FC Nürnberg (1998–2001)
- Club
- Germany Olympic football team (1987–1988)
- League
- Bundesliga
- League
- 2. Bundesliga
- National team
- Germany
Trophies & Awards
- Award
- German Footballer of the Year
- Award
- Bavarian Order of Merit
Legacy
Player 1. FC Nürnberg
2. Bundesliga: 2000–01 Germany
FIFA World Cup: 1990 UEFA European Championship: 1996; runner-up 1992 Individual
kicker Bundesliga Team of the Season: 1987–88, 1992–93, 1994–95 Footballer of the Year in Germany: 1993 UEFA European Championship Team of the Tournament: 1996 Best European Goalkeeper: 1996 IFFHS World's Best Goalkeeper: 1996 Goalkeeping coach Germany
FIFA World Cup: 2014 FIFA Confederations Cup: 2017 UEFA Euro runner-up: 2008 FIFA World Cup third place: 2006; 2010 FIFA Confederations Cup third place: 2005 Orders Silbernes Lorbeerblatt: 2006, 2010, 2014
Clubs
- Holstein Kiel1979–1983
- SCC Berlin1983–1984
- Hertha BSC1984–1986
- 1. FC Nürnberg1986–1994
- Germany Olympic football team1987–1988
- Germany men's national association football team1990–1998
- Eintracht Frankfurt1994–1996
- Olympique de Marseille1996–1998
- 1. FC Nürnberg1998–2001
Played together with
- Aarón GalindoEintracht Frankfurt · 2007–2008
Abdelaziz BarradaOlympique de Marseille · 2014
Abdelhamid Sabiri1. FC Nürnberg · 2016–2017- Abdelkader Ben BoualiOlympique de Marseille · 1936–1938
Abdoulaye MéïtéOlympique de Marseille · 2000–2006
Abedi PeleOlympique de Marseille · 1988–1993
Abou DiabyOlympique de Marseille · 2015–2017
Achim Beierlorzer1. FC Nürnberg · 1986–1988
Adam Hloušek1. FC Nürnberg · 2012–2014
Adam Zreľák1. FC Nürnberg · 2017–2021
Adel Chedli1. FC Nürnberg · 2005–2006
Adil RamiOlympique de Marseille · 2017–2019
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Identifiers & aliases
Andreas "Andy" Köpke is a German former professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper. After being selected for the Germany national team squads that won the 1990 FIFA World Cup and reached the quarter-finals of the 1994 FIFA World Cup, he succeeded Bodo Illgner to become Germany's first-choice goalkeeper at UEFA Euro 1996 and the 1998 FIFA World Cup.
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