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Paul Janes (11 March 1912 – 12 June 1987) was a German football player. He earned 71 caps and scored seven goals for the Germany national team from 1932 to 1942, and played in two World Cups: 1934 and 1938. Janes was a member of the Breslau Eleven that beat Denmark 8–0 in Breslau in 1937 and went on to win ten out 11 games played during that year. The DFB lists him in the top 20 best German footballers of all time.

Quick facts about Paul Janes

  • Full name: Paul Janes
  • Born: 1912-03-11
  • Nationality: Germany
  • Known as: Athlete
  • Wikidata ID: Q493096

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Who is Paul Janes?

Paul Janes (11 March 1912 – 12 June 1987) was a German football player.

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Paul Janes is Germany.

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Paul Janes was born on 1912-03-11.

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