Rudi Voller: Achieved Everything In His Career
There are some players who are known to display consistency in their performance. They perform well during most of their career. These players occupy a special place in the hearts of their fans as people expect them to perform every time they come into play. Rudi Voller is one of them. This stylish player captured great heights during the peak of his career.
Rudi Voller was the ace striker for West Germany in 1980s. He got the first cap in 1982 versus Northern Ireland. The next year he was chosen the Player of the Year and ended as the top goal scorer in Bundesliga featuring for the Werder Bremen team. He was known for his typical style of play. He hardly scored any spectacular goals during his career. But, he was brilliant when the ball was at his feet. He had the ability to beat one or two men before scoring. This player was known for his excellence when he was in the penalty-area.
At the World Cup, 1986 in Mexico the Germans progressed far in it. But Voller had to spend much time warming the benches because coach Beckenbauer wanted Klaus Allofs as the partner to Rummenigge in their attack. He played as the substitute in the semi final and scored the second goal in his team’s 2-0 win against France. He came from bench in final to score the equalizer. However, Argentina scored the late winner to become champions.
The World Cup, 1990 in Italy began and West Germany had to face the Dutch in second round. Rudi and Dutchman Rijkaard got involved into an incident and both of them were sent off. West Germany went ahead in the mega-event and Voller came back for the semifinal versus England. Germans won and marched into the final.
During the final, Voller was fouled in the penalty-area and Andreas Brehme scored the penalty five minutes before the end against Argentina. West Germany became champions and Voller contributed by scoring three goals in this event.Voller also played at the World Cup, 1994 in USA. He could not do much and the team lost in the quarter-final against Bulgaria.