Leopold Kielholz
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Leopold "Poldi" Kielholz (9 June 1911 – 4 June 1980) was a Swiss footballer (striker
). He participated in the 1934 FIFA World Cup
, scoring 3 goals, and also in the 1938 FIFA World Cup
. The clubs he belonged to while participating in these tournaments were Servette Geneva and SC YF Juventus. He also played for Stade de Reims in 1936-37. He scored 12 goals for Switzerland
.
He coached Stade de Reims and Switzerland
.
Striker
Forwards, also known as strikers, are the players on a team in association football who play nearest to the opposing team's goal, and are therefore principally responsible for scoring goals...
). He participated in the 1934 FIFA World Cup
1934 FIFA World Cup
The 1934 FIFA World Cup was the second FIFA World Cup, the world championship for men's national association football teams. It took place in Italy from 27 May to 10 June 1934....
, scoring 3 goals, and also in 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:...
. The clubs he belonged to while participating in these tournaments were Servette Geneva and SC YF Juventus. He also played for Stade de Reims in 1936-37. He scored 12 goals for Switzerland
Switzerland national football team
The Swiss national football team is the national football team of Switzerland...
.
He coached Stade de Reims and Switzerland
Switzerland national football team
The Swiss national football team is the national football team of Switzerland...
.