Franz Merkhoffer

Franz Merkhoffer is a retired German footballer. He is the record holder for most games played for Eintracht Braunschweig, where he spent his whole professional career.

Career

After playing youth and amateur football for his hometown club MTV Dettum and Hamburger SV II, Merkhoffer joined Bundesliga side Eintracht Braunschweig in 1968. In Braunschweig he played 419 games in the Bundesliga between 1968 and 1983, becoming a mainstay in the club's defense for almost 16 years.

Post-retirement

After retiring from football in 1984, Merkhoffer went into horse breeding.

Personal life

Merkhoffer is father-in-law to American soccer player Jacob Thomas, who married Merkhoffer's daughter during his stay as a player at Eintracht Braunschweig.