Andreas Kupfer
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Andreas Kupfer was a German
football
player.
Kupfer played whole his career for FC Schweinfurt 05 (1933–1954).
On the national level he played for Germany national team
(44 matches/one goal), and was a participant at the 1938 FIFA World Cup
.
Kupfer was one of two FC Schweinfurt 05 players featured in the Breslau XI that beat Denmark 8:0 in Breslau in 1937 and went on to win 10 out 11 games played during that year. 'Anderl' Kupfer was one of the best half backs in the history of German football and is the only player to have played Germany’s last international game before the end of World War II
(played in 1942) and the first one after the war (in 1950). Kupfer became famous in German football as a left-footed right half and together with his Schweinfurt club colleague Albin Kitzinger
formed the best half back duo in German football. Playing between the two halves was center half Ludwig Goldbrunner
and this trio was considered the best assembly of halves during the time Germany played the 2-3-5 system.. Kupfer was a player that fascinated the crowds with his elegant ways of playing. He was a master of kicking the ball with just moving his ankle joint. In 1938 he was called up to play for the World XI against England at Wembley
. He finished his active career in 1954 after having played in over 650 games for FC Schweinfurt 05.
In his 1978 book "Fussball", Helmut Schön
characterised Kupfer as follows:
"As an outside half he was a player who certainly would be a regular in our midfield today. I would have been glad if we could have had a player like him in our ranks in Argentina. When he played behind me, with his hardness, deftness and pace, I felt absolutely safe upfront. Kupfer's left foot was stronger than his right; when he moved with the ball from the right side to the center, he played diagonal passes with his left foot towards the right wing, which tore apart the defense. An exceptionally gifted player."
Germans
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football
Football (soccer)
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player.
Kupfer played whole his career for FC Schweinfurt 05 (1933–1954).
On the national level he played for Germany national team
Germany national football team
The Germany national football team is the football team that has represented Germany in international competition since 1908. It is governed by the German Football Association , which was founded in 1900....
(44 matches/one goal), and was a participant at the 1938 FIFA World Cup
1938 FIFA World Cup
The 1938 FIFA World Cup was the third staging of the World Cup, and was held in France from 4 June to 19 June. Italy retained the championship, beating Hungary 4–2 in the final.-Host selection:...
.
Kupfer was one of two FC Schweinfurt 05 players featured in the Breslau XI that beat Denmark 8:0 in Breslau in 1937 and went on to win 10 out 11 games played during that year. 'Anderl' Kupfer was one of the best half backs in the history of German football and is the only player to have played Germany’s last international game before the end of World War II
World War II
World War II, or the Second World War , was a global conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis...
(played in 1942) and the first one after the war (in 1950). Kupfer became famous in German football as a left-footed right half and together with his Schweinfurt club colleague Albin Kitzinger
Albin Kitzinger
Albin Kitzinger was a German football player.Kitzinger played his whole career for FC Schweinfurt 05 ....
formed the best half back duo in German football. Playing between the two halves was center half Ludwig Goldbrunner
Ludwig Goldbrunner
Ludwig Goldbrunner was a German footballer. He began playing for his home club Bayern Munich in 1927, with whom he won the German championship in 1932....
and this trio was considered the best assembly of halves during the time Germany played the 2-3-5 system.. Kupfer was a player that fascinated the crowds with his elegant ways of playing. He was a master of kicking the ball with just moving his ankle joint. In 1938 he was called up to play for the World XI against England at Wembley
Wembley
Wembley is an area of northwest London, England, and part of the London Borough of Brent. It is home to the famous Wembley Stadium and Wembley Arena...
. He finished his active career in 1954 after having played in over 650 games for FC Schweinfurt 05.
In his 1978 book "Fussball", Helmut Schön
Helmut Schön
Helmut Schön was a German football player and manager. He is best remembered for his exceptional career as manager of West Germany....
characterised Kupfer as follows:
"As an outside half he was a player who certainly would be a regular in our midfield today. I would have been glad if we could have had a player like him in our ranks in Argentina. When he played behind me, with his hardness, deftness and pace, I felt absolutely safe upfront. Kupfer's left foot was stronger than his right; when he moved with the ball from the right side to the center, he played diagonal passes with his left foot towards the right wing, which tore apart the defense. An exceptionally gifted player."