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Former SV Hamburg captain Peter Nogly dies at age 79

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 25, 2026, 2:19 PM

Last updated Sep 25, 2026

Former SV Hamburg captain Peter Nogly dies at age 79

Summary

Peter Nogly, former captain of SV Hamburg, passed away on September 24, 2026, at age 79, after a prolonged illness. The club announced his death, highlighting his enduring legacy as a prominent defender and fan favorite during his tenure from 1969 to 1980. Nogly made 320 Bundesliga appearances and captained the team in 122 matches, second only to Uwe Seeler. Known as a tough but fair player, he was inducted into SV Hamburg's Walk of Fame and recognized as a member of the club's team of the century by fan vote. He also served on the supervisory board from 2014 to 2017.

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By the Numbers

•Nogly played 320 matches for SV Hamburg in Bundesliga.
•He captained the team for 122 games.
•He won the Bundesliga, German Cup, and European Cup Winners' Cup.
•Inducted into SV Hamburg's Walk of Fame.
•Served on the club's supervisory board from 2014 to 2017.

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2:19 PMYahoo Sports — Former SV Hamburg captain Peter Nogly dies at age 79

What they're saying

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Former SV Hamburg captain Peter Nogly died on Thursday at the age of 79, the Bundesliga club said, citing his family. Hamburg said on Friday that Nogly died after a long and severe illness, naming him "an outstanding personality and guiding figure" as well as "an absolute fan favourite and one of the best defenders" in club history.
— Yahoo Sports

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