Michael Schulz

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameMichael•Schulz
Used nameMichael•Schulz
Born3 September 1961 in Witten, Nordrhein-Westfalen (GER)
Measurements194 cm / 90 kg
Affiliations1. FC Kaiserslautern, Kaiserslautern (GER)
NOC West Germany
Medals OG
Gold 0
Silver 0
Bronze 1
Total 1

Biography

Defender Michael Schulz was on the West German football team that won the third-place match against Italy 3-0, and took the bronze medal at the 1988 Seoul Olympics. Therefore, the team and all players were awarded the Silver Bay Leaf, Germany’s highest sports award. Schulz won seven full international caps and played with the Olympic team seven times. At the 1992 UEFA European Championships, he was on the team that lost the final 2-0 to Denmark.

Domestically, Schulz played with VfB Oldenburg (1984-87), 1. FC Kaiserslautern (1987-89), Borussia Dortmund (1989-94), and Werder Bremen (1994-97). In total, he played 243 Bundesliga matches and scored nine goals.

After his playing career, Schulz became a soccer expert and players’ consultant, working with German TV channels Arena and LIGA Total!

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1988 Summer Olympics Football (Football) FRG Michael Schulz
Football, Men (Olympic) West Germany 3 Bronze