Helmut Duckadam: Biography, Facts and Career
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Helmut Duckadam (Romanian pronunciation: [ˈhelmut dukaˈdam], sometimes spelled Helmuth; 1 April 1959 – 2 December 2024) was a Romanian professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper. Duckadam was dubbed "the Hero of Seville" due to his performance in the 1986 European Cup final, won by his club Steaua București, where he saved all four penalties against Barcelona in the penalty shootout, for the first time in football history. He represented four other teams in a 12-year senior career.
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- Full name: Helmut Duckadam
- Born: 1959-04-01
- Nationality: Romania
- Known as: Athlete
- Wikidata ID: Q311768
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Who is Helmut Duckadam?
Helmut Duckadam (Romanian pronunciation: [ˈhelmut dukaˈdam], sometimes spelled Helmuth; 1 April 1959 – 2 December 2024) was a Romanian professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper. Duckadam was dubbed "the Hero of Seville" due to his performance in the 1986 European Cup final, won by his club Steaua București, where he saved all four penalties against Barcelona in the penalty shootout, for the first time in football history.
What nationality is Helmut Duckadam?
Helmut Duckadam is Romania.
When was Helmut Duckadam born?
Helmut Duckadam was born on 1959-04-01.
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