Short International Careers, Part Fourteen

1- Hans-Josef ‘Juup’ Kappelmann

West German defender/midfielder Juup Kappelmann represented Koln and Bayern Munich in the 1970s. His Bayern teammates included Beckenbauer, Muller, Hoeness, among others.

He only managed to earn 5 caps in 1973 and 1974. He was part of the 1974 World Cup winning squad, though he was an unused substitute.

Photo From: Onze, Issue 12, December 1976

(Bayern Munich’s Hans-Josef ‘Jupp’ Kapellmann)

2- Steve Williams

English midfielder made his name at Southampton in the late 1970s and early 1980s with Lawrie McMenemmy as Manager and later joined Arsenal.

He managed six caps in total spanning 1983 and 1984. His first being as part of England’s tour of Australia in the summer of 1983.

He was unable to convince Bobby Robson for a lengthy run in the side.

Photo From: Shoot, June 18, 1977

(Southampton’s Steve Williams)

3- Daniele Carnasciali

Italian defender Daniele Carnasciali joined Fiorentina in 1992 from Brescia.

He managed to only earn two caps (both under Arrigo Sacchi) as a Viola player in 1994 (December 21, 1994, Italy 3-Turkey 1) and 1996 (November 6, 1996, Bosnia and Herzegovina 2-Italy 1).

He gained no further caps.

Photo From: Panini, Italy 1992/93

(Daniele Carnasciali)

4- Bernard Zenier

French striker Bernard Zenier had long spells at Metz and Nancy in the late 70s and early 80s. He also turned out for Bordeaux (winning a league title in 1984) and Olympique Marseille before returning to his first club Metz in 1986.

He became France’s top goalscorer for the 1986/87 season.

He earned only five caps spread around a decade (1977/87) and never seemed likely to achieve a long International career, despite more than adequate club record.

Photo From: Mondial, new series, issue 54,September 1984

(Bernard Zenier at Olympique Marseille, 1984/85)

5- Adick Koot

Dutch defender Adick Koot was part of PSV Eindhoven’s successful squad of the 198s0s and early 90s. His place at club level was far from secure due to stiff competition, therefore it is somewhat surprising that he even managed 3 caps (all earned in 1988 and 1989).

Photo From: de Internationals, de Historie van Oranje, Authors Matty Verkamman, Henri van der Steen, John Volkers

(Adick Koot, November 16, 1988, Italy 1-Holland 0)