Günter Stephan (8 October 1912 – 15 April 1995) was a German
footballer
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who played as a
midfielder
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. He made one appearance for the
Germany national team.
Career
Stephan earned his first and only
cap
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for
Germany
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on 18 August 1935 in a
friendly against
Luxembourg
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. The match in
Luxembourg City
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finished as a 1–0 win for Germany.
Personal life
Stephan died on 15 April 1995 at the age of 82.
Career statistics
International
References
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1912 births
1995 deaths
Footballers from Frankfurt
German men's footballers
Germany men's international footballers
Men's association football midfielders
Schwarz-Weiß Essen players
Eintracht Frankfurt players
20th-century German sportsmen
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