Günter Jäger

Biographical information

RolesNon-starter
SexMale
Full nameGünter•Jäger
Used nameGünter•Jäger
Born21 December 1935 in Haan, Nordrhein-WestfalenGER
AffiliationsFortuna Düsseldorf — Düsseldorf, Nordrhein-WestfalenGER
NOCGermanyGER
Nationality West Germany

Biography

The West German soccer team at the 1956 Melbourne Olympics was part of the mixed German team that was defeated 2-1 by the Soviet Union in the first round and immediately eliminated. Defender Günter Jäger was a substitute and did not play. From 1955-63 he played for Fortuna Düsseldorf, and from 1963-66 Wuppertaler SV. After the 1958 World Cup he played his only international match in a 2-1 win over Denmark. Jäger trained as a house painter.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal Nationality As
1956 Summer Olympics Football (Football) GER FRG Günter Jäger
Football, Men (Olympic) Unified Team of Germany DNS