Klaus-Dieter Sieloff

German footballer and defender

Klaus-Dieter Sieloff - German footballer and defender
Born

February 27th, 1942
83 years ago

Died

2011
14 years ago — 69 years old

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Germany

Links & References

A German footballer played as a defender primarily for VfB Stuttgart. Sieloff competed in the 1966 FIFA World Cup, representing West Germany on the international stage. His club career with VfB Stuttgart included multiple appearances in the Bundesliga, contributing significantly to the team's defensive lineup throughout the 1960s.

Competed in the 1966 FIFA World Cup

Played for VfB Stuttgart during the 1960s

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