Erwin Helmchen
Erwin Helmchen (10 May 1907 – 8 June 1981) was a German footballer who played as a striker. He is the most prolific goalscorer in recorded history according to RSSSF with at least 987 goals scored in 577 matches, as well as the second goalscorer in league matches with over 720 goals, the second-most prolific goalscorer for a single team with at least 667 goals and the goalscorer with most career hat-tricks with at least 141.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 10 May 1907 | ||
| Place of birth | Cottbus, Kingdom of Prussia | ||
| Date of death | 8 June 1981 (aged 74) | ||
| Place of death | Kiel, West Germany | ||
| Position(s) | Striker | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1923–1928 | FV Brandenburg Cottbus | 71 | (129) |
| 1928–1945 | PSV Chemnitz | 232+ | (456+) |
| 1945–1949 | SG Chemnitz Nord | 54+ | (59) |
| 1949–1951 | VfB Lübeck | 13 | (16) |
| Total | 347+ | (629+) | |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
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