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Horst-Dieter Höttges was born on the 10th of September 1943 in the city of Mönchengladbach. He started playing football at local sides named Blau-Weiß Dahl and Rheydter SV before joining Borussia Mönchengladbach at age 17.
Horst-Dieter Höttges made 420 appearances for Werder Bremen while scoring 55 goals during his service in the Bundesliga until 1978. As of July 2023, he holds the club record number of Bundesliga appearances for outfield players.
Horst-Dieter Höttges won both the 1974 FIFA World Cup and the UEFA Euro 1972 tournament as part of the national team squads. He amassed 66 caps for West Germany between 1965 and 1974 while scoring one goal.
Horst-Dieter Höttges retired from international football after the final where West Germany beat their Dutch opponents following a strategic decision by coach Helmut Schön to limit him to a bench role. This adjustment occurred after a memorable first round defeat at Hamburg's Volksparkstadion against East Germany.
Horst-Dieter Höttges died on the 22nd of June 2023 at age 79 from complications of dementia. His legacy remains tied to the clubs and matches that defined his long career before he passed away.