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My Take
Joachim Streich is a name that carries real weight in German football history, and I find his story moving. Born in Wismar in 1951, he became East Germany's most iconic striker, winning bronze with the national side at the 1972 Munich Olympics before moving into coaching. At 173 cm he wasn't a towering presence, which only makes his goalscoring reputation more impressive to me. He passed away in April 2022, just after his 71st birthday, and his death felt like the closing of a chapter on a vanished era of German football. A genuine legend of the old DDR game who deserves to be remembered.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Joachim Streich
- Name (Japanese)
- ヨアヒム・シュトライヒ
- Reading
- よあひむ・しゅとらいひ
- Born
- April 13, 1951 – April 16, 2022
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aries / Rabbit
- Origin
- Wismar, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany
- Height
- 173 cm
- Occupation
- association football player / association football coach
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Joachim Streich born?
April 13, 1951 – April 16, 2022.
Where is Joachim Streich from?
Joachim Streich is from Wismar, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany.
What does Joachim Streich do?
Joachim Streich works as association football player, association football coach.
How tall is Joachim Streich?
Joachim Streich is 173 cm.
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7. About this entry
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- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.