Karl-Heinz Rummenigge Quiz Questions and Answers
Q1. In which city and on what exact date was Karl-Heinz “Kalle” Rummenigge born?
A. Munich, 15 October 1955
B. Lippstadt, 25 September 1955
C. Dortmund, 5 July 1956
D. Hamburg, 25 September 1960
Answer: B. Lippstadt, 25 September 1955
Q2. What is the popular nickname by which Karl-Heinz Rummenigge is affectionately known in German football?
A. Kaiser
B. Bomber
C. Kalle
D. Der Blonde Bomber
Answer: C. Kalle
Q3. Which amateur club did Rummenigge play for in his youth before joining Bayern Munich in 1974?
A. Borussia Dortmund Youth
B. SV Lippstadt 08
C. Schalke 04 Youth
D. 1860 Munich Youth
Answer: B. SV Lippstadt 08
Q4. Approximately how much (in today’s equivalent) did Bayern Munich pay to sign the 18-year-old Rummenigge from his local club in 1974?
A. 10,000 Euro
B. 500,000 Euro
C. 1.5 million Euro
D. 5 million Euro
Answer: A. 10,000 Euro
Q5. For how many seasons did Rummenigge play for Bayern Munich in the Bundesliga?
A. 7 (1974–1981)
B. 12 (1974–1986)
C. 10 (1974–1984)
D. 8 (1976–1984)
Answer: C. 10 (1974–1984)
Q6. How many Bundesliga goals did Rummenigge score during his time at Bayern Munich?
A. 124
B. 162
C. 198
D. 217
Answer: B. 162
Q7. In which two consecutive seasons did Rummenigge help Bayern Munich win the Bundesliga title while also finishing as the league’s top scorer?
A. 1979–80 & 1980–81
B. 1977–78 & 1978–79
C. 1982–83 & 1983–84
D. 1985–86 & 1986–87
Answer: A. 1979–80 & 1980–81
Q8. With which legendary Bayern teammate did Rummenigge form the famous attacking partnership nicknamed “Breitnigge”?
A. Gerd Müller
B. Franz Beckenbauer
C. Paul Breitner
D. Klaus Augenthaler
Answer: C. Paul Breitner
Q9. How many European Cup (now Champions League) titles did Rummenigge win with Bayern Munich as a player?
A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4
Answer: B. 2 (1974–75 & 1975–76)
Q10. In which year did Rummenigge first win the Ballon d’Or?
A. 1977
B. 1978
C. 1979
D. 1980
Answer: D. 1980
Q11. Rummenigge won the Ballon d’Or in two consecutive years. What was the second year?
A. 1980
B. 1981
C. 1982
D. 1983
Answer: B. 1981
Q12. In which year was Rummenigge named German Footballer of the Year?
A. 1978
B. 1979
C. 1980
D. 1984
Answer: C. 1980
Q13. For which Italian club did Rummenigge play between 1984 and 1987?
A. AC Milan
B. Juventus
C. Inter Milan
D. Roma
Answer: C. Inter Milan
Q14. What was the approximate transfer fee (in Deutschmarks) when Rummenigge moved from Bayern Munich to Inter Milan in 1984?
A. 11 million DM
B. 5 million DM
C. 20 million DM
D. 3 million DM
Answer: A. 11 million DM
Q15. How many Serie A goals did Rummenigge score for Inter Milan?
A. 15
B. 24
C. 32
D. 42
Answer: B. 24
Q16. At which Swiss club did Rummenigge finish his playing career and win the Swiss league top-scorer award in 1988–89?
A. Basel
B. Young Boys
C. Servette FC
D. Zürich
Answer: C. Servette FC
Q17. How many international caps did Rummenigge earn for West Germany between 1976 and 1986?
A. 95
B. 100
C. 101
D. 112
Answer: A. 95
Q18. How many goals did Rummenigge score for the West German national team?
A. 32
B. 45
C. 58
D. 67
Answer: B. 45
Q19. In how many FIFA World Cups did Rummenigge participate as a player?
A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4
Answer: C. 3
Q20. Rummenigge captained West Germany to the FIFA World Cup final in which two years?
A. 1978 & 1982
B. 1982 & 1986
C. 1974 & 1982
D. 1986 & 1990
Answer: B. 1982 & 1986
Q21. In which tournament did Rummenigge win a major international title with West Germany in 1980?
A. FIFA World Cup
B. Olympic Games
C. UEFA European Championship
D. Confederations Cup
Answer: C. UEFA European Championship
Q22. How many goals did Rummenigge score at the 1982 FIFA World Cup (including the hat-trick against Chile)?
A. 3
B. 5
C. 7
D. 9
Answer: B. 5
Q23. In which year did Rummenigge score his final international goal – in the FIFA World Cup final against Argentina?
A. 1982
B. 1984
C. 1986
D. 1980
Answer: C. 1986
Q24. When did Rummenigge first take an executive role at Bayern Munich as vice-president?
A. 1987
B. 1991
C. 2002
D. 2010
Answer: B. 1991
Q25. In what year did Rummenigge become Chairman of the Executive Board (CEO) of FC Bayern München AG?
A. 1998
B. 2002
C. 2008
D. 2015
Answer: B. 2002