West Germany World Cup 1970 Squad — Then & Now

Journey back to the scorching heat of Mexico to relive one of the greatest international campaigns in Die Mannschaft history with our tribute to the West Germany World Cup 1970 squad. This iconic team featured some of the most legendary names to ever play the game, producing unforgettable battles including the Game of the Century against Italy. In this comprehensive THEN & NOW retrospective, we track the life paths of these immortal international icons. From the goalscoring mastery of Gerd Müller and Uwe Seeler, the elite midfield generalship of Wolfgang Overath, and the defensive stability of Berti Vogts to the surviving heroes of German football, see how these football legends look today. We also pay a solemn, deeply emotional and respectful tribute to the immortal world champions who have passed away in the years since, including legendary Kaiser Franz Beckenbauer, majestic defender Karl-Heinz Schnellinger, heroic fullback Horst-Dieter Höttges, dynamic forward Jürgen Grabowski, and icons like Helmut Haller, Reinhard Libuda, Hannes Löhr, and Klaus-Dieter Sieloff. This production provides fully verified status updates and current ages for all surviving members of the squad. Subscribe to help us celebrate retro football history and preserve the magnificent heritage of international football! #germany #fifaworldcup #worldcup #footballlegends #thenandnow #footballhistory