sports
March 4, 2026
Sadness: Famous Dinamo Zagreb goalkeeper (54) passes away
Former goalkeeper of Dinamo Zagreb and several other clubs, Georg Koch, passed away at the age of 54 after a battle with a very dangerous disease. He revealed in 2024 that he had pancreatic cancer, which took him.
TL;DR
- Georg Koch, former goalkeeper for Dinamo Zagreb and other clubs, has died at 54.
- He was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in 2024.
- Koch played professionally from 1990 to 2009, appearing in 213 Bundesliga games and 165 in the 2. Bundesliga.
- He won the league and cup with Dinamo Zagreb in 2007.
- Koch described his time at Dinamo Zagreb with affection, noting the stadium smelled of football.
- He had stated in 2024 that his final interview was taking place, aware of his impending death.
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