Michael Bella Explained

Michael Bella
Birth Date:29 September 1945
Birth Place:Duisburg, Germany
Height:1.72 m
Position:Defender
Youthyears1:1953–1957
Youthclubs1:DJK Lösort-Meiderich
Youthyears2:1957–1964
Youthclubs2:MSV Duisburg
Years1:1964–1978
Clubs1:MSV Duisburg
Caps1:405
Goals1:13
Totalcaps:405
Totalgoals:13
Nationalyears1:1968–1971
Nationalteam1:West Germany
Nationalcaps1:4
Nationalgoals1:0

Michael Bella (born 29 September 1945) is a German former professional footballer who played as a defender.

Career

Bella was born in Duisburg. Between 1964 and 1978, he played for MSV Duisburg in the Bundesliga, playing 405 games,[1] a record for the club. He scored 13 goals in this time. He also stood with Duisburg in the German Cup finals of 1966 and 1975, however both finals were lost. Between 1968 and 1971, Bella played four times in the West Germany national team.[2] He was an unused member of the title-winning DFB squad for Euro 72.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Michael Bella - Matches and Goals in Bundesliga . Matthias . Arnhold . 27 March 2015 . 10 April 2015 . Rec.Sport.Soccer Statistics Foundation.
  2. Web site: Michael Bella - International Appearances . Matthias . Arnhold . 27 March 2015 . 10 April 2015 . Rec.Sport.Soccer Statistics Foundation.