Thomas Allofs
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Thomas Allofs is a retired German footballer, who played as a striker.
The younger brother of another footballer, Klaus Allofs
, he was a prolific goalscorer, having scored nearly 200 overall goals as a professional, always playing in the German first division
(a brief spell in France notwithstanding).
. In his first year, he combined with sibling Klaus
for 29 team goals (out of 70, league's third-best), as Fortuna finished 7th; he also played in five matches in the club's Cup Winners' Cup runner-up run, including the extra time final loss against FC Barcelona
.
In 1982, Allofs joined 1. FC Kaiserslautern
, where he proceeded to score at an impressive rate (an average of 15 per season), although the team did not win any silverware. Subsequently, he moved to 1. FC Köln
, rejoining with his brother in 1986–87, and being crowned the league's topscorer in his third season, with the team finishing second.
Allofs wrapped up his career in 1992 at his first club, after an unassuming five-month stint in France with RC Strasbourg
. He stayed connected with Fortuna as a director.
in the 1982 FIFA World Cup
campaign, which ended with runner-up honours. He would receive two caps during three years, the first coming on 16 October 1985, in a 1–0 win in Portugal
for the 1986 World Cup
qualifiers
.
The younger brother of another footballer, Klaus Allofs
Klaus Allofs
Klaus Allofs is a retired German footballer, who played as a striker.A prolific goalscorer for club and country , his younger brother, Thomas, was also a professional footballer – and a striker.-Club career:Allofs began playing...
, he was a prolific goalscorer, having scored nearly 200 overall goals as a professional, always playing in the German first division
Fußball-Bundesliga
The Fußball-Bundesliga is a professional association football league in Germany. At the top of Germany's football league system, it is the country's primary football competition. It is contested by 18 teams and operates on a system of promotion and relegation with the 2. Bundesliga...
(a brief spell in France notwithstanding).
Club career
Allofs started his professional career aged 19, netting five goals in 17 contests with local giants Fortuna DüsseldorfFortuna Düsseldorf
' is a German association football club based in Düsseldorf, North Rhine-Westphalia, currently playing in the second tier of German league football, the 2. Fußball-Bundesliga...
. In his first year, he combined with sibling Klaus
Klaus Allofs
Klaus Allofs is a retired German footballer, who played as a striker.A prolific goalscorer for club and country , his younger brother, Thomas, was also a professional footballer – and a striker.-Club career:Allofs began playing...
for 29 team goals (out of 70, league's third-best), as Fortuna finished 7th; he also played in five matches in the club's Cup Winners' Cup runner-up run, including the extra time final loss against FC Barcelona
FC Barcelona
Futbol Club Barcelona , also known as Barcelona and familiarly as Barça, is a professional football club, based in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain....
.
In 1982, Allofs joined 1. FC Kaiserslautern
1. FC Kaiserslautern
1. Fußball-Club Kaiserslautern, also known as 1. FCK, FCK or simply Kaiserslautern, is a German association football club based in Kaiserslautern, Rhineland-Palatinate. On 2 June 1900, Germania 1896 and FG Kaiserslautern merged to create FC 1900...
, where he proceeded to score at an impressive rate (an average of 15 per season), although the team did not win any silverware. Subsequently, he moved to 1. FC Köln
1. FC Köln
1. FC Köln is a German association football club based in Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia. It was formed in 1948 as a merger of the clubs Kölner Ballspiel-Club 1901 and SpVgg Sülz 07....
, rejoining with his brother in 1986–87, and being crowned the league's topscorer in his third season, with the team finishing second.
Allofs wrapped up his career in 1992 at his first club, after an unassuming five-month stint in France with RC Strasbourg
RC Strasbourg
Racing Club de Strasbourg is a French association football club founded in 1906 and professional since 1933, based in the city of Strasbourg, in Alsace...
. He stayed connected with Fortuna as a director.
International career
Allofs was an uncapped (an unused) member for West GermanyGermany national football team
The Germany national football team is the football team that has represented Germany in international competition since 1908. It is governed by the German Football Association , which was founded in 1900....
in the 1982 FIFA World Cup
1982 FIFA World Cup
The 1982 FIFA World Cup, the 12th FIFA World Cup, was held in Spain from 13 June to 11 July. The tournament was won by Italy, after defeating West Germany 3–1 in the final.-Host selection:...
campaign, which ended with runner-up honours. He would receive two caps during three years, the first coming on 16 October 1985, in a 1–0 win in Portugal
Portugal national football team
The Portugal national football team represents Portugal in association football and is controlled by the Portuguese Football Federation, the governing body for football in Portugal. Portugal's home ground is Estádio Nacional in Oeiras, and their head coach is Paulo Bento...
for the 1986 World Cup
1986 FIFA World Cup
The 1986 FIFA World Cup, the 13th FIFA World Cup, was held in Mexico from 31 May to 29 June. The tournament was the second to feature a 24-team format. Colombia had been originally chosen to host the competition by FIFA but, largely due to economic reasons, was not able to do so and officially...
qualifiers
1986 FIFA World Cup qualification (UEFA)
Listed below are the dates and results for the 1986 FIFA World Cup qualification rounds for the European zone . For an overview of the qualification rounds, see the article 1986 FIFA World Cup qualification....
.
Team
- Fortuna DüsseldorfFortuna Düsseldorf' is a German association football club based in Düsseldorf, North Rhine-Westphalia, currently playing in the second tier of German league football, the 2. Fußball-Bundesliga...
:- German CupDFB-PokalThe DFB-Pokal or DFB Cup is a German knockout football cup competition held annually. 64 teams participate in the competition, including all clubs from the Bundesliga and the 2nd Bundesliga. It is considered the second most important national title in German football after the Bundesliga...
: 1978–79, 1979–80 - UEFA Cup Winners' CupUEFA Cup Winners' CupThe UEFA Cup Winners' Cup was a football club competition contested annually by the most recent winners of all European domestic cup competitions. The cup is one of the many inter-European club competitions that have been organised by UEFA. The first competition was held in the 1960–61 season—but...
: Runner-up 1978–79
- German Cup
Individual
- German LeagueFußball-BundesligaThe Fußball-Bundesliga is a professional association football league in Germany. At the top of Germany's football league system, it is the country's primary football competition. It is contested by 18 teams and operates on a system of promotion and relegation with the 2. Bundesliga...
: Topscorer 1988–89