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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.

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.