Ernst Wilimowski: Biography, Facts and Career
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Ernest Otton Wilimowski (German: Ernst Otto Wilimowski, born Ernst Otto Prandella; 23 June 1916 – 30 August 1997), nicknamed "Ezi", was a Polish and German footballer who played as a forward. Willimowski had a career spanned nearly a quarter of a century in both countries, Poland and Germany, and was capped for their respective national teams. According to RSSSF, he scored at least 683 goals in 484 official games, making him the 17th greatest goalscorer of all time and over 1077 total goals including friendlies. He is the most prolific goalscorer in official matches in one season in recorded history according to RSSSF, with 107 goals scored in 45 matches. Wilimowski was the first player to score four goals in a single FIFA World Cup game. Wilimowski also occasionally played ice hockey for the team Pogoń Katowice.
Quick facts about Ernst Wilimowski
- Full name: Ernst Wilimowski
- Born: 1916-06-23
- Nationality: Poland
- Known as: Athlete
- Wikidata ID: Q559779
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Who is Ernst Wilimowski?
Ernest Otton Wilimowski (German: Ernst Otto Wilimowski, born Ernst Otto Prandella; 23 June 1916 – 30 August 1997), nicknamed "Ezi", was a Polish and German footballer who played as a forward.
What nationality is Ernst Wilimowski?
Ernst Wilimowski is Poland.
When was Ernst Wilimowski born?
Ernst Wilimowski was born on 1916-06-23.
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