Charly Dörfel


Gert "Charly" Dörfel is a German former professional footballer who played as a striker or winger.

Playing career

Dörfel won the 1960 West German championship and spent nine seasons in the Bundesliga after its introduction with Hamburger SV, where he appeared in 224 matches and scored 58 goals. In 1972, he went abroad to South Africa to play with Highlands Park F.C. After one season in the National Professional Soccer League he returned to Germany to play with HSV Barmbek-Uhlenhorst. Within a year he returned to South Africa, and went overseas to Canada in 1976 to play with London City in the National Soccer League.

International career

He represented West Germany 11 times, including at the 1962 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Northern Ireland and Greece, the 1966 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Sweden, and eight friendlies.

Personal life

His brother Bernd Dörfel also played for Germany. After retiring as a footballer, he worked for many years as a clown with engagements at among others Circus Krone.

Honours

Hamburger SV