Willi Rutz
association football player · association football coach
- January 7, 1907
- November 20, 1993
- 86 years
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Willi Rutz, 86, German football player and manager.
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|Willi Rutz (7 January 1907 – 20 November 1993), nicknamed Knölle, was a German footballer and manager who played as an inside left and made one appearance for the Germany national team.
Career
Rutz earned his first and only cap for Germany on 1 July 1932, in a friendly against Finland. He scored Germany's second goal to give the team a 2–1 lead in the match, which was played in Helsinki and finished as a 4–1 win.
Personal life
Rutz died on 20 November 1993, at the age of 86.
Career statistics
International
International goals
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Trivia & Knowledge· 15 questions
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1.What was the date of birth of Willi Rutz?
- A.20 November 1993
- B.1 July 1932
- C.7 January 1932
- D.7 January 1907correct
Willi Rutz was born on 7 January 1907.
Source: biographical introduction
2.What was the nickname of the footballer Willi Rutz?
- A.Blitz
- B.Knöllecorrect
- C.Kaiser
- D.Der Bomber
Willi Rutz was nicknamed Knölle.
Source: biographical introduction
3.In what year did Willi Rutz pass away?
- A.1932
- B.1993correct
- C.1986
- D.1907
Willi Rutz died on 20 November 1993.
Source: personal life section
4.What position did Willi Rutz play on the football field?
- A.Goalkeeper
- B.Center forward
- C.Right back
- D.Inside leftcorrect
Willi Rutz was a footballer who played as an inside left.
Source: biographical introduction
5.How many times did Willi Rutz represent the Germany national team?
- A.Two
- B.Onecorrect
- C.Zero
- D.Four
Willi Rutz made exactly one appearance for the Germany national team.
Source: biographical introduction
6.Against which country did Willi Rutz earn his only international cap?
- A.Finlandcorrect
- B.Austria
- C.Norway
- D.Sweden
Willi Rutz earned his first and only cap for Germany in a friendly against Finland.
Source: career section
7.On what date did Willi Rutz play his international match for Germany?
- A.1 July 1932correct
- B.7 January 1907
- C.20 November 1993
- D.1 July 1993
Willi Rutz earned his cap for Germany on 1 July 1932.
Source: career section
8.Where was the match held in which Willi Rutz earned his international cap?
- A.Helsinkicorrect
- B.Frankfurt
- C.Munich
- D.Berlin
The international match involving Willi Rutz was played in Helsinki.
Source: career section
9.What was the final score of the match Willi Rutz played for Germany?
- A.3–2
- B.4–1correct
- C.1–0
- D.2–1
The match Willi Rutz played finished as a 4–1 win for Germany.
Source: career section
10.How old was Willi Rutz at the time of his death?
- A.85
- B.87
- C.84
- D.86correct
Willi Rutz died on 20 November 1993 at the age of 86.
Source: personal life section
11.What was the significance of the goal Willi Rutz scored during his international appearance?
- A.It gave Germany a 2–1 leadcorrect
- B.It was the final goal of the match
- C.It was the opening goal
- D.It was the winning goal
Willi Rutz scored Germany's second goal to give the team a 2–1 lead.
Source: career section
12.What professional roles did Willi Rutz hold in football?
- A.Journalist and player
- B.Referee and coach
- C.Footballer and managercorrect
- D.Scout and director
Willi Rutz was a German footballer and manager.
Source: biographical introduction
13.Which website is explicitly listed as a source for Willi Rutz information?
- A.FIFA.com
- B.UEFA.com
- C.Wikipedia.org
- D.National-Football-Teams.comcorrect
The external links section lists Willi Rutz at National-Football-Teams.com.
Source: external links section
14.How many goals did Willi Rutz score in his international match?
- A.Zero
- B.Onecorrect
- C.Three
- D.Two
Willi Rutz scored Germany's second goal in the international match.
Source: career section
15.What was the nationality of Willi Rutz?
- A.Finnish
- B.Swiss
- C.Austrian
- D.Germancorrect
Willi Rutz is described as a German footballer and manager.
Source: biographical introduction
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