Ali Beier

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameAlbert "Ali"•Beier
Used nameAli•Beier
Born28 September 1900 in Lokstedt, Hamburg (GER)
Died21 September 1972 in Hamburg, Hamburg (GER)
AffiliationsHamburger SV, Hamburg (GER)
NOC Germany

Biography

Ali Beier was referred to as the “king of punts.” He was a robust-tackling defender with Hamburger SV and was a German Champion in 1923 and 1928. In 1924 the defender made the national team, with the high point of his career coming in the 1928 Olympic football tournament, where he played in both matches. Beier ended his career with 11 caps. He owned a delicatessen shop in Hamburg.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1928 Summer Olympics Football (Football) GER Ali Beier
Football, Men (Olympic) Germany 5