German footballer
Michael Görlitz (born 8 March 1987) is a German former professional footballer who played as a midfielder.[1]
Career
Görlitz began his career with SB Phönix Nürnberg and joined later FC Holzheim Neumarkt. He was then scouted from 1. FC Nürnberg and signed in 2002 with Bayern Munich.[1]
Earlier in his career, he played for Bayern Munich II, but never played for Bayern Munich's senior team.
On 8 June 2008, he went on a week-long trial with Halmstads BK[2] and on 23 July 2008, Halmstads BK confirmed that they signed a contract with Görlitz.[3] He made his debut for Halmstads BK on 11 August against Helsingborgs IF, both receiving a yellow card and scoring a goal, 2–0, in the first 10 minutes, he was later chosen man of the match, the game ended 3–1.[4]
Görlitz was selected player of the year for Halmstads BK 2008 on 22 November.[5]
After Halmstad's relegation to Superettan, Görlitz contract expired and he left the club, to return to Germany signing for FSV Frankfurt.[6]
During the summer break of 2014 he moved to FC St. Pauli, signing a two-year contract with the Hamburg based 2. Bundesliga club.[7][8]
On 12 June it was confirmed, that Görlitz had signed a contract with Arminia Bielefeld valid from 1 July 2015.[9] In June 2017, after two years with Bielefeld, his expiring contract wasn not extended and he left the club.[10]
In January 2018, Görlitz joined fourth-tier side 1860 Munich signing a contract until the end of the season with the option of an extension.[11]
International
Görlitz has played 31 international games for Germany between U16 and U19 level.
Career statistics
- As of 26 April 2018[12]
Honours
Bayern Munich II
Individual
- Halmstads BK Player of the year: 2008, 2009[13]
References
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