Georg Volkert

German footballer (1945–2020)

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Georg " Schorsch " Volkert (28 November 1945 – 16 August 2020) was a German professional footballer.
He was also under contract in Switzerland, playing for FC Zürich.
He scored two goals in his debut.
In 1963, he was transferred to Bundesliga side 1.
Volkert helped Nurnberg win the 1967–68 Bundesliga.

Georg "Schorsch" Volkert (28 November 1945 – 16 August 2020) was a German professional footballer. He played in 410 games in Bundesliga and scored 125 goals. He was also under contract in Switzerland, playing for FC Zürich.

A forward, Volkert won 12 caps for West Germany between 1968 and 1977. He scored two goals in his debut.

Volkert began playing club football with local side SpVgg Ansbach. In 1963, he was transferred to Bundesliga side 1. FC Nürnberg, where Volkert formed an effective attacking trio with Zvezdan Čebinac and Franz Brungs. Volkert helped Nurnberg win the 1967–68 Bundesliga.