Robert Zache (25 November 1934 – 15 February 2017) was a German footballer who last played as a defender for FC 08 Homburg.

Robert Zache
Personal information
Date of birth (1934-11-25)25 November 1934
Place of birth Germany
Date of death 16 February 2017(2017-02-16) (aged 82)
Place of death Germany
Position(s) Defender
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1954–1957 SV Saar 05 Saarbrücken
1957–1959 SV Waldhof Mannheim
1959–1961 SV Saar 05 Saarbrücken
1961–1974 FC 08 Homburg
International career
Saarland B
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Club career

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Zache started his career with German top flight side SV Saar 05 Saarbrücken. In 1957, he signed for German side SV Waldhof Mannheim.[1] He was teammates with club legend Klaus Sinn.[2] In 1959, he returned to German top flight side SV Saar 05 Saarbrücken.

International career

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Zache played for the Saarland national football B team.[3] His debut turned out to be the only game the Saarland national football B team would ever play.[4]

Post-playing career

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In 2014, Zache took part in a Saarbrücken State Chancellery ceremony to commemorate the Saarland national football team.[5]

Personal life

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Zache died on 15 February 2017 after suffering from illness.[6]

References

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  1. ^ "Robert Zache - Schweissperlen article".
  2. ^ "Robert Zache - Mannheimer Morgen article".
  3. ^ "Robert Zache - Yumpu article".
  4. ^ "Robert Zache - Saar Nostalgie article".
  5. ^ "Die Geschichte des Saarfußballs".
  6. ^ "Robert Zache gestorben". magazin-forum.de.