German international forward Karl-Heinz Riedle played for Borussia
Dortmund between 1993 and 1997. Also having stints at Werder Breman,
Lazio, Liverpool and Fulham, he was nicknamed “Air” due to his
impressive leaping abilities.
Christoph Wagner, a reader of
Grumpy Old Fan, has kindly written this passionate and informative
article on Riedle, one of the heroes of his youth - and on Borussia
Dortmund. (More info on Christoph below).
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Karl-Heinz ‘Air’ Riedle, Borussia Dortmund, 1993-1997
Karl-Heinz Riedle was one of the most prolific centre forwards of the 1990s in Germany.
It
is difficult to point out any one in particular hero from the Dortmund
team that dominated German football between 1994 and 1997.
After
all, the team featured the likes of Matthias Sammer as sweeper and a
key man to European success in England 1996; Andreas Möller was the
undisputed playmaker and a natural No.10; Steffen Freund has to be
considered as almost a reincarnation of Berti Vogts, who was nicknamed
the ‘Terrier’ for his ability to follow his opponenteverywhere - even in
to the dressing room and further if necessary; Jörg Heinrich added some
flair to the left wing, whilst Stefan Reuter flew up and down the right
wing (as a former sprinter he was one of the fastest wingers ever to
play for the German national side).
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