Peter Nover (born 18 July 1949) is a German former professional footballer who played as a defender in the 2. Bundesliga, North American Soccer League and Mexican Primera División.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 18 July 1949 | ||
| Place of birth | Holzheim, West Germany | ||
| Height | 1.94 m (6 ft 4 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Defender | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1972–1973 | 1. FC Saarbrücken | 30 | (4) |
| 1973–1974 | Wuppertaler SV | 0 | (0) |
| 1974–1976 | 1. FC Mülheim | 26 | (1) |
| 1976 | Boston Minutemen | 18 | (2) |
| 1976–1977 | Bonner SC | 13 | (1) |
| 1977 | Team Hawaii | 26 | (7) |
| 1977–1978 | Schwarz-Weiß Essen | 7 | (1) |
| 1978–1980 | San Diego Sockers | 71 | (12) |
| 1980–1981 | Atlas | 15 | (0) |
| Total | 206 | (28) | |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Career edit
Born in Holzheim, Rhineland-Palatinate, Nover began playing football with amateurs Itzehoer SV 1909. He turned professional with Regionalliga Südwest side 1. FC Saarbrücken before joining Bundesliga side Wuppertaler SV Borussia in 1973. He only made one DFB-Pokal appearance for Wuppertaler before leaving for second division side 1. FC Mülheim in 1974.
In 1976, Nover moved to the United States to play in the NASL. He played for the Boston Minutemen and Team Hawaii, returning to Germany after each season for stints with Bonner SC and Schwarz-Weiß Essen, before settling with the San Diego Sockers in 1978. The physically imposing defender was known for both his defensive and offensive abilities.[1]
Nover finished his playing career with Club Atlas during the 1980–81 season.
References edit
- ^ Lasswell, Doug (17 May 1978). "Rowdies seek second straight tonight". Sarasota Herald-Tribune.
External links edit
- Peter Nover at fussballdaten.de (in German)
- Peter Nover at Ludwigspark.de (in German)
- Peter Nover – Liga MX stats at MedioTiempo.com (archived) (in Spanish)
- Peter Nover at NASL Jerseys