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Ulf Kirsten, “the Schwatte,” was one of the

Ulf Kirsten, “the Schwatte,” was one of the most famous East German imports brought in by Wolfgang Karnath.

Ulf Kirsten, “the Schwatte,” was one of the most famous East German imports brought in by Wolfgang Karnath. The striker from Saxony became Leverkusen’s record goalscorer and one of the defining faces of the club.

Eine prägende Bayer-Ikone: Rudi Völler am 10. November 2019. Foto: Imago Images/Hübner
Eine prägende Bayer-Ikone: Rudi Völler am 10. November 2019. Foto: Imago Images/Hübner