Andreas Kopke

Andreas Köpke (born March 12, 1962 in Kiel) is a former German footballer, who was in the German team that won the 1990 World Cup and was also part of the team World Cup 1994. Although it does not appear in any of the matches, with Bodo Illgner preferred in goal, Köpke the chance to shine came shortly after. After being chosen as the best player in Germany in 1993, his biggest success came in 1996, winning the European Championship and play a central role in the campaign in Germany (he saved a penalty and Gareth Southgate insured Germany reached the final). With these achievements, he was elected FIFA goalkeeper of the year. Köpke was also the choice goalkeeper during the first German campaign of 1998 FIFA World Cup, which ended in a 3-0 defeat against Croatia in the quarterfinals.Having already made his decision to retire at the end of the World Cup pre-tournament Köpke was true to his word, his retirement opened the way for another large holder, German Oliver Khan. A total of 59 games played for his country Köpke. Köpke began his professional career at the club Holstein Kiel in the summer of 1979, he retired as a goalkeeper. Nuremberg FC at the end of the