Soccer Trivia Quiz # 3
This is Soccer Quiz # 3, GOOD LUCK! You can head back to the main Soccer Quiz index, or try your luck at a random quiz.Soccer Question 1
Names Of Soccer Players - What's the name of the Trinidad and Tobago player Yorke?
The correct answer is 'Dwight'
He plays as an attacker.
Soccer Question 2
Soccer Players With an 'I'? - Which of these players played for the two fiercest rivals and biggest clubs in Turkey, Galatasaray and Besiktas?
The correct answer is 'Adrian Ilie'
Adrian Ilie was born in Craiova, Romania, on 22nd April, 1974. During his career, he played for Steaua Bucharest, Galatasaray, Real Sociedad, Valencia, Alaves, and Besiktas. Ilie played in 38 games for his country, and scored 12 goals. Ilie retired from the game in 2004.
Soccer Question 3
Names Of Soccer Players - What's the name of the captain of Bayern Munich, Effenberg?
The correct answer is 'Stefan'
Bayern Munich won the Champions League in 2000-01.
Soccer Question 4
So-So Soccer - For what club & country did Gabor Kiràly play in the 2001-02 season?
The correct answer is 'Hertha Berlin & Hungary'
He's a GK.
Soccer Question 5
Soccer Players With an 'H'? - I was born in Germany in 1939. I am most famous for scoring the opening goal in the 1966 World Cup final against England. Who am I?
The correct answer is 'Helmut Haller'
Helmut Haller was born on 21st July, 1939, in Augsburg, Germany. Haller played for Augsburg (twice), Bologna, and Juventus during his career. He also represented his country 33 times, and scored 13 goals. Haller's goal in the 1966 World Cup final came in the 12th minute. West Germany lost the game 4-2 after extra-time.
Soccer Question 6
Bulgarian Soccer Part 1 - Who was the first Bulgarian player to win 100 international caps?
The correct answer is 'Borislav Michailov'
Borislav (Bobby) Michailov was probably the best goalkeeper in Bulgarian football history. He played at the World Cup finals in Mexico (1986) and USA (1994). He won 102 international caps in his carreer, while Krassimir Balakov won 89, and Hristo Stoichkov won 83 caps.
Soccer Question 7
The Belgian Competition - What is the nickname of the Belgian national soccer team?
The correct answer is 'Red Devils'
They derived their name from their entirely red outfits.
Soccer Question 8
The A to Z of Soccer - This U is an Italian club that commenced playing in Serie A in 1994-95?
The correct answer is 'Udinese'
Founded in 1896, Udinese are one of the under-achievers of Italian Soccer.
Soccer Question 9
Soccer Ultimate I - What sport did Christian Vieri play (other than football or soccer) as a youngster?
The correct answer is 'Cricket'
Vieri spent some of his childhood in Australia and was also known as a keen cricket player. He also has a restaurant in Sydney and its name is Vieri's.
Soccer Question 10
Soccer Players With an 'H'? - Born in Colombia in 1966, this player was one of the characters of the game. He is most famous for his 'Scorpion Kick' save, while playing for his country against England. Who is he?
The correct answer is 'Rene Higuita'
Jose Rene Higuita Zapata was born on 28th August, 1966, in Medellin, Colombia. His career was often controversial and tarnished, as he had been imprisoned for a part in a drugs kidnapping, in which he was released after seven months without any charge. Higuita also tested positive for a banned substance in 2004. The 'Scorpion Kick' came in a friendly game between England and Colombia, in which England won, 3-2.