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    Gottfried Fuchs

    Gottfried Fuchs

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    Gottfried Fuchs's place in football history is secured by a single, extraordinary performance. His ten goals in the 1912 Olympics remain a benchmark for individual scoring feats, a record that stood for nearly a century. That achievement, combined with his role as the first Jewish player for Germany, gives his story a unique significance that transcends sport.

    Gottfried Fuchs receiving an award

    Honours & Distinctions

    No More Offside Exhibition

    Goethe-Institut·2013

    A traveling exhibition dedicated to Fuchs's life and career, highlighting his record and his persecution.

    Records & Feats

    Most goals scored by a single player in an international match (1912-2001)

    Historic First·1912

    Fuchs scored 10 goals for Germany against Russia in the 1912 Olympics, a world record that stood for 89 years.