The saying went, «No one can get past God, except Stan Libuda.» And so, national coach Schön also relied on the Schalke player for the 1970 World Cup – much to his good fortune.
A fascinating anecdote from the 1970 World Cup centers around Stan Libuda, a talented player from Schalke. There was a popular saying at the time that likened his skills to a divine intervention, with the playful quip: «No one can get past God, except Stan Libuda.» This testament to his exceptional dribbling abilities and flair on the field ultimately convinced the national coach, Helmut Schön, to include Libuda in the German squad for the 1970 World Cup. It proved to be a wise decision for the team, as Libuda’s presence and contributions were indeed a fortunate asset to their campaign.
