Horst Assmy
German footballer with club accolades
Born
1933
92 years ago
Died
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Germany
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A footballer participated primarily as a forward. Assmy played for various German clubs, most notably for 1. FC Köln and Rot-Weiß Erfurt during the mid-20th century. His career was marked by significant contributions to his teams in regional leagues. Played in the German top tier, leaving a legacy in local football before passing in 1972.
Played for 1. FC Köln
Competed in the top tier of German football
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