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Jakob Bender
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Fritz Szepan
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Edmund Conen
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Otto Siffling
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Stanislaus Kobierski
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World Cup 1934

Germany

Third place

For the first time in their history, Germany walked onto the World Cup stage. Otto Nerz led the squad into the unknown.

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The Campaign

World Cup 1934

Germany exceeded many expectations with a deep run that took them to the semi-finals of the tournament. Their attack was prolific, producing 11 goals across 4 matches at a rate that few could match.

The Defining Moment

Germany 1934

They put on a commanding display against Belgium in the Round of 16, found a way past Sweden in the Quarter-finals, and bowed out against Czechoslovakia in the Semi-finals. Though the semi-final defeat was a bitter blow, Germany rallied to claim third place and left the tournament with heads held high.

1934 campaign
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11scored8conceded

Scored in every match 3 wins in their World Cup debut — an entrance to remember.

Top Scorer

Edmund Conen

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Forward

Edmund Conen led Germany's attack with 4 goals 3 in the round of 16 and 1 in the third-place match at the 1934 World Cup.

Head Coach

Otto Nerz

Germany · 1934

The tactical mind behind Germany's 1934 campaign. Guided Germany to their first World Cup 3 wins from 4 under Nerz.

Playing Style

Die Blitzen (The Lightning)

Tactical identity · 1934

Germany employed an aggressive and dynamic style of play during their inaugural World Cup appearance. The team relied on quick counterattacks and swift transitions to catch opponents off guard.

Goalkeepers

Fritz Buchloh
GK
Hans Jakob
1GAME
GK
Willibald Kreß
3GAMES
GK

Defenders

Hans Schwartz
1GAME
CB
Jakob Bender
2GAMES
RB
Paul Janes
2GAMES
CB
Paul Zielinski
4GAMES
LB
Reinhold Münzenberg
1GAME
CB
Rudolf Gramlich
1GAME
CB
Sigmund Haringer
3GAMES
CB
Willy Busch
3GAMES
CB

Midfielders

Edmund Conen
4GAMES4GOALS
RM
Ernst Albrecht
CM
Fritz Szepan
4GAMES
LM
Karl Hohmann
2GAMES2GOALS
CM
Rudolf Noack
1GAME1GOAL
CM

Forwards

Ernst Lehner
4GAMES2GOALS
LW
Franz Dienert
CF
Josef Streb
CF
Matthias Heidemann
1GAME
CF
Otto Siffling
4GAMES1GOAL
CF
Stanislaus Kobierski
3GAMES1GOAL
RW
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