Bernd Bransch (24 September 1944 – 11 June 2022)[1] was a footballer from East Germany who played as a sweeper.

Bransch began his sporting career as a youngster at BSG Motor Halle-Süd.

The son of a locksmith was then allowed to join sports club SC Chemie Halle in 1954.

Bransch played throughout his career for SC Chemie Halle and its successor, Hallescher FC Chemie – except for the 1973/74 season, in which he played for FC Carl Zeiss Jena.

[4] In total Bransch played 317 league games, scoring 43 goals.