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Georg Koch German footballer

Georg Koch: key obituary facts

Is Georg Koch dead? Yes. Georg Koch died on March 4, 2026, at age 54.

Cause of death: Georg Koch's cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.

What was Georg Koch known for?

They was known as German footballer (Fortuna Düsseldorf.

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Born: February 3, 1972.

Georg Koch, a German professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper, died on March 4, 2026.

Born in Bergisch Gladbach, he began his career at amateur club SpVgg Erkenschwick before moving to Fortuna Düsseldorf in January 1992. He was initially understudy to Jörg Schmadtke and made no appearances in his first months, but later became the club’s first choice after relegation.

Koch helped Fortuna return to the top division in 1994–95 and remained in goal in the following seasons, making his Bundesliga debut on August 11, 1995, at Werder Bremen.

Georg Koch (3 February 1972 – 4 March 2026) was a German professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper.

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