Emil Poklitar: key obituary facts
Is Emil Poklitar dead? Yes. Emil Poklitar died on October 4, 2026, at age 87.
Cause of death: Emil Poklitar's cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.
What was Emil Poklitar known for?
He was an East German-german association football player and coach (1939–2026) ♂; child of Vladimir Poklitar and Maria Poklitar.
More about Emil Poklitar
Born: 14 June 1939.
Place of birth: Tatanir.
Place of death: Saarbrücken.
Gender: male.
Occupation: association football player, association football coach.
Nationality: East Germany, Germany.
Emil Poklitar, a German footballer and coach, died in Saarbrücken on October 4, 2026, aged 87.
Born in Tatanir on June 14, 1939, he was the son of Vladimir and Maria Poklitar. Poklitar played as a striker and was associated with East German and German football.
He played for SC Dynamo Berlin. On August 13, 1961, after a friendly against Boldklubben af 1893 at Idrætsparken in Copenhagen, he defected to West Berlin. The match took place away from home in Copenhagen, and the recorded details of the episode include the date, opponent and venue. His occupations included playing and coaching association football, while his playing position was striker. His biography links his time with SC Dynamo Berlin to his move to West Berlin in 1961. His national affiliations are listed as East Germany and Germany. Poklitar died in Saarbrücken.