Michael Opitz, a German footballer who played as a defensive midfielder for Schalke 04, died on February 5, 2026.
He made 158 Bundesliga appearances and 66 appearances in the 2. Bundesliga for the club.
Opitz was 63.
Michael Opitz (16 July 1962 – 20 January 2026) was a German footballer who played as a defensive midfielder for Schalke 04. He completed 158 matches in the Bundesliga and made 66 appearances in the 2. Bundesliga for the club.