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Erwin Helmchen
German association football player (1907-1981) · Germany · On the map · Footballers · Died at 74
Erwin Helmchen was a German footballer who played as a striker. He is the most prolific goalscorer in recorded history according to RSSSF with at least 989 goals scored in 582 official matches.
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Career 4
ClubYearsMatchesGoals
VfB Lübeck1949-1952
Chemnitzer FC1945-1949
Chemnitzer PSV1928-1944
BSV Cottbus-Ost1924-1928
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He is also the second goalscorer in league matches with over 720 goals, the second-most prolific goalscorer for a single team with at least 667 goals, and the goalscorer with most career hat-tricks with at least 142.
Country
Germany
Category
Footballers
Type
Football / Soccer Player
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1907 to 1981 · aged 74
