The German Football Association still lists Streich with 102 caps on their website.

[1] Streich is regarded as one of the best players for East Germany and holds both the records for most appearances and goals scored for the national team.

[2] Streich took part in the 1974 FIFA World Cup, scoring 2 goals in 4 matches.

He also set the all-time DDR-Oberliga record for most goals scored in a game when he netted six in 1.

FC Magdeburg's 10–2 defeat of BSG Chemie Böhlen in August 1977.