- Born
- Died
- Nickname
- Uns Uwe
- Height5′ 7″ (1.70 m)
- Uwe Seeler was a German footballer and football official. As a striker, he was a prolific scorer for Hamburger SV and also made 72 appearances for the West Germany national team. Usually regarded as one of the greatest players in German football history, Seeler was named one of FIFA's 125 greatest living players by Pelé in 2004. He was the first football player to be awarded the Great Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany. His grandson, Levin Öztunali, is also a professional footballer.
- IMDb mini biography by: Bonitao - Uwe Seeler is a West German footballer who played as a striker. He played 72 matches for the West Germany National Football Team, winning silver at the 1966 World Cup and bronze at the 1970 World Cup.
Uwe Seeler spent almost his entire club career, with the exception of one match, with Hamburger S.V.. His debut came on August 5, 1953, in a match against SC Göttingen. In 1978, he played one official match for Irish side Cork Celtic.
Uwe Seeler is UEFA Cup Winners' Cup top scorer, season 1967/68.
- IMDb mini biography by: Tango Papa
- SpouseIlka Seeler(February 18, 1959 - July 21, 2022) (his death, 3 children)
- Children
- ParentsErwin Seeler
- RelativesDieter Seeler(Sibling)Levin Öztunali(Grandchild)
- One of the most popular and famous German soccer stars of the 60s and early 70s.
- Was a centre forward and played for Bundesliga team Hamburger SV.
- President of Hamburger SV (1995-1998).
- Residence in Norderstedt inside Hamburg Metropolitan Region.
- Has been awarded honorary citizenship of his hometown Hamburg in 2003.
- I never cared whether it was pretty or not. For me, the finest thing was the ball just making it over the line. (Uwe Seeler on scoring goals).
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