Horst-Dieter Höttges 1943 – 2023

Biography

Horst-Dieter Höttges was a German association football player born on September 10, 1943, in Mönchengladbach, a city in western Germany with a rich sporting tradition. Throughout his life, he was dedicated to the sport of football, contributing to German athletics during a significant era in the nation’s sporting history.

Höttges lived a full life spanning nearly eighty years, witnessing and participating in the development of German football across multiple decades. His career as a footballer reflected his passion for the game and his commitment to athletic excellence during his active years.

He passed away on June 22, 2023, in Verden, Germany, leaving behind a legacy as a participant in the sport he loved. Höttges is remembered as part of the generations of German footballers who shaped the country’s sporting heritage.