Bernd Helmschrot

Who is this?

Bernd Helmschrot (born 18 March 1947) is a former German footballer. He played as a goalkeeper. Helmschrot began his career with Hannover 96 and made his professional debut for the club in a 2-2 draw with Hamburger SV in the Bundesliga on 17 February 1968. He remained as Hannover's first-choice goalkeeper for the next nine months, but after losing his position due to injury, he struggled to re-establish himself in the starting line-up. In 1968, he toured east Asia with the West Germany amateur international squad, making two appearances. He left Hannover in 1971 for TSV 1860 München, where he was managed by former West Germany international goalkeeper Hans Tilkowski. Helmschrot went on to play for Kickers Offenbach, Olympia Wilhelmshaven, Viktoria Köln and Fortuna Köln, for whom he played in the 1983 final of the DFB cup, which his team lost 1-0 to local rivals 1. FC Köln. After retiring in 1987 he worked as an advertising manager.

Career

1. 1947
   Born
2. 1965
   Joined Hannover 96
3. 1971
   Joined TSV 1860 München
4. 1973
   Joined Kickers Offenbach
5. 1974
   Joined TSR Olympia Wilhelmshaven
6. 1975
   Joined Kickers Offenbach
7. 1979
   Joined FC Viktoria Köln
8. 1979
   Joined SC Viktoria Köln
9. 1982
   Joined SC Fortuna Köln
10. 1984
    Joined TSR Olympia Wilhelmshaven

Trivia

• •Place of birth: Hanover
• •Citizenship: Germany
• •Known as: association football player
• •Sport: association football