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Horst Blankenburg
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Horst Blankenburg (born 10 July 1947) is a German former professional footballer, who played as a sweeper. He is best known for the early 1970s period, during which he played for Ajax and won the European Cup three times (1971, 1972, 1973), the European Super Cup twice (1972, 1973), the Intercontinental Cup once (1972) and the Dutch championship and the KNVB Cup twice. In 1976, he won the German Cup and the European Cup Winners' Cup in 1977 with Hamburger SV. He was never selected for the West Germany national team.

Quick facts about Horst Blankenburg

  • Full name: Horst Blankenburg
  • Born: 1947-07-10
  • Nationality: Germany
  • Known as: Athlete
  • Wikidata ID: Q653451

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Who is Horst Blankenburg?

Horst Blankenburg (born 10 July 1947) is a German former professional footballer, who played as a sweeper.

What nationality is Horst Blankenburg?

Horst Blankenburg is Germany.

When was Horst Blankenburg born?

Horst Blankenburg was born on 1947-07-10.

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