^*^ Uwe Seeler, former West Germany captain and forward, dies aged 85

• Seeler captained his country in 1966 World Cup final
• Free-scoring forward spent 19 years playing at Hamburg

Uwe Seeler, who led West Germany to the 1966 World Cup final as captain of the national team, has died at the age of 85.

Regarded as one of Germany’s best-ever players, Seeler was famous for his overhead kicks and ability to score goals from the unlikeliest of angles. He was also known for his humility and fairness, and respected for his loyalty to his hometown club, Hamburger SV.

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