Erwin Kostedde (born 21 May 1946) is a German former professional footballer who played as a striker.
The son of a German mother and a Black American father, Kostedde was the first mixed-race player to play for West Germany,[1] and was the top scorer in the Belgian League in 1970–71 and in Ligue 1 in 1979–80.
[3] In 1990, Kostedde was accused of robbing an amusement hall, and spent six months in prison before being acquitted and receiving DM 3,000 compensation.
[5] In 2021, Kostedde featured in Schwarze Adler [de], a documentary detailing the experiences of Black players in German professional football.
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